competitive edge
25 JUNE 2010
world swim
against malaria
Malaria, a disease that kills up to 3 million people a year, can be prevented with just a US$5 mosquito net. To raise money for nets, the Against
Malaria Foundation is aiming to get one million people worldwide to take part in World Swim Against Malaria. Participants can swim on, before
or after 25 June and there is no set distance or sponsorship. Speedo, a sponsor since the fi rst
event in 2005, has donated 35,000 items of swimwear this year. Details:
www.worldswimagainstmalaria.com
Seventy per cent of malaria victims are under fi ve years old
NO FIXED DATE
Crib Goch: The most diffi cult path up Snowdon
10–20 MARCH 2011
thailand jungle expedition
Pick a charity of your choice and head to the Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in western Thailand’s Kanchanaburi Province. Here you’ll spend six days trekking, rafting and kayaking on the River Kwai and riding elephants through the forests and mountains of the sanctuary. You will be guided by the Karen people – local hill tribes who know the area better than anyone. You’ll also be hosted overnight in their bamboo stilt houses. Registration costs £375 and the minimum sponsorship is set at £2,750 per person.
Details:
www.charitychallenge.com
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welsh 3000s
The Welsh 3000s, a 25-mile walk over 15 peaks, all over 3,000ft high, is said to be more advanced than other mountain challenges due to a relatively complicated route. The trail starts at Snowdon and heads north-east over the Glyder and Carneddau sections. The record stands at four hours and 19 minutes, but most people aim for 24 hours. The challenge can be booked online and options for transport, food and mountain leaders are available. Details:
www.welsh3000s.com
21–28 AUGUST 10
guide dogs le tour cycle challenge
Registration for the trek is £375
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This six-day cycle challenge is not for the weak-willed. Participants will follow in the bike tracks of the world’s greatest cyclists over the Pyrenees stage of the Tour de France. The total distance is 585km and the route includes 10 diffi cult mountain climbs. Registration costs £99 and minimum sponsorship is £1,700. Money will go towards UK charity Guide Dogs, which trains dogs to provide mobility to blind and partially-sighted people. Details:
www.guidedogs.org.uk
june 2010 © cybertrek 2010
Cycle the Tour de France route
© LUCY JOHNSTON
© CHARITY CHALLENGE
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