Training Trip Three
Only two of us out this time and I must say a fair modicom of success. A fantastic fast ride through the beautifull french country side. Then a suggestion of "a bit of off road practise" by my colleage. Not good. 100 yards in and we realise what a mistake has been made. We are so old and unfit. Made it back to…
What was just an idle banter at a friends BBQ is now a daunting reality.December the 1st 2007 I, along with some other intrepid explorers; I leave these shores in search of Paris and then 5000 km later Dakar on the shores of Senegal. On an old BMW motorcycle just for the fun of it and try to raise money for two things, a charity called Jigsaw4u and for a small village school in the Gambia that we will visit after we get to Dakar. Jigsaw4u is a small charity that devotes its attentio…
What was just an idle banter at a friends BBQ is now a daunting reality.December the 1st 2007 I, along with some other intrepid explorers; I leave these shores in search of Paris and then 5000 km later Dakar on the shores of Senegal. On an old BMW motorcycle just for the fun of it and try to raise money for two things, a charity called Jigsaw4u and for a small village school in the Gambia that we will visit after we get to Dakar. Jigsaw4u is a small charity that devotes its attention to helping children during bereavement. The village school is at 13.58333 Lat and -14.96667 Long a remote place called BrikanaIsland. We met the head teacher, Nfally Badjie, earlier this year and felt compelled to help.
The trip will take about 4 weeks. About 3500 miles give or take. I am hoping to raise some corporate sponsorship to help pay for the fundraising and extraordinary expenses for the expedition. In return the sponsor's logo will feature heavily on the bike, clothing tents and equipment and be photographed all the way to Africa. It can then be used in newsletters, advertising and web sites Individual supporters too can buy a tour Polo Shirt or just make a donation. We will be updating this site every chance we get during the trip with news of our progress and photos. I will be writing to everyone in the near future with more details. Many thanks Steve Coombe
If you would like to make a donation please make cheques payable to:
Jigsaw4U and send them to Ivory Security ATGNIT POBox 146 Edenbridge Kent TN8 9AU Many Thanks.
Training Trip Three
Only two of us out this time and I must say a fair modicom of success. A fantastic fast ride through the beautifull french country side. Then a suggestion of "a bit of…
Martin Cole
Blimey just catching up on the news letter and i have to see your ugly mug Steve. Hope your well (you didnt look it in some of the pics!!!) I will get steve and geoff to have a look as well. Good luck mate, it's great what your doing just look after that nose!!!!
Amy
Hi Uncle Steve
Hope your doing well. Good luck. Just a quick message to say dad went for Opp and it all went well. He is back from recovery and hopefully returning home tomoz. See you soon. Have fun Amy xx
Baby boy
After a brief yet serious discussion with Andy i have been told that to joke about leaving baggage can be a life threatening issue and not one to be joked with!.....so please Dad/Paul dont let him leave his flannel x
Your baby boy
well what can i say.....apart from your mad!......It is nerv-twisting to think of my father going on a motorcycle trip across the world as nobody knows him the way i do!......but at the end of it all i no that you will return safe with the baggage you left with! (Paul and Andy)....hope you do well and complete your challenge.
With much love and luck Tom xxx
Kerry S
Steve, Paul, Papa! Wow, you guys! Days to go ... I just want to say I am so so proud of you all. Admittedly, you are all a few sandwiches short of a picnic, but then who wouldnt be at your age! I suppose the normal mid-life crisis candidate would result in a flash car or hi-tech gadgets, but you guys have gone the whole hog ... and I couldn't be more proud!!!!!!! Good Luck to you all, I will be thinking of you every step of the way! Keep us posted on your amazing journey, be careful and look out for one another! Big hugs xxx
George Turner
Steve,
You probably don't remember me but we worked together on Brocks I remember you having a bike then.Good luck and I will send you my donation in the post.
Regards George Turner
Andy S
Fantastic news, the B.F.A. (British Flannel Association) are talking about a serious sponsorship deal. Not for the team you understand, only me. I'll see if I can get you any freebies.
