Support

• The Rotary club of Formby
  Who are behind the scheme to raise funding for the people of Shyira, Rwanda.

• Rotary Club International
  Who's work I shall be supporting through this trip

• The traveller's Handbook
  A really useful on-line resource providing advice and guidance for everything from photography to kidnap (!)
  

• Anne Mustoe
  She has been there, done it, and written about it.  An inspiration for any cycling tourist.  Don't leave home without checking out this site

• Lonely planet
  "The world's best travel guides"

• Rough Guides
  advice and services borne from experience

• Hi Hostels
  the complete guide to worldwide hostels affiliated to Hostelling International.  You can browse and book

Equipment

• Thatto Cycles
  Meet Paul, "the wheel building legend". He has promised me that mine won't fall apart!

• Gelert Outdoor Equipment
  Manufacturers of my Nokina Plus tent

• Vango
  Manufacturers of my Ultralite 700 sleeping bag

• Nikon
  The manufacturers of my digital camera

• Lifeventure
  Manufacturers of a vast array of innovative travel aids

• Shimano
  Manufacturers of a number of pieces of equipment that I will be using during the trip

• SmartDisk
  Manufacturers of my FlashTrax MP3 player / Photo vault

• STA Travel
  Specialist world travel site - includes insurance cover.

• iSun Solar Charger
  Energy on the move - uses the power of the sun to charge portable electrical items

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