Cycle to Copenhagen to Rally at UN Climate Change Talks
Tuesday, 15 September, 2009
From the 9-16 December 2009, a Christian Aid team of 50 cyclists will take to the road and ride 140 miles from London to Copenhagen to highlight the start of the UN climate change summit and raise vital funds for Christian Aid projects in the developing world.
With three days cycling between 25 and 65 miles a day, the bike ride is open to all levels of cycling fitness. The group will leave London on the morning of 9 December, cycling through the English countryside to Harwich and, after the ferry ride, through the Danish islands to Copenhagen. Participants will cycle for no more than six hours a day and there will be two free days in the Danish capital before the group returns to the UK.
In Copenhagen, the cyclists will have the chance to make their 'green' presence count by joining thousands of climate change campaigners from all over the world at a mass rally calling for a fair and effective deal to combat climate change and to help the millions in the poorest countries already suffering the effects of climate change.
"Cyclists have always been at the forefront of the green movement. This an amazing opportunity to make a real difference by making your voice heard at the crucial climate change talks in Copenhagen and at the same time raising money to help some the world's poorest people," said Alison Gregory of Christian Aid.
The cost of the trip is £875 per person which you can either pay yourself or raise in sponsorship as part of a commitment to raise £1,900 for Christian Aid. There is also an initial £99 registration fee. The price includes all accommodation, the ferry, transport back from Copenhagen and most meals.
Participants will get full support from Christian Aid's dedicated events team with lots of training, preparation and fundraising advice and a free Christian Aid T-shirt.
For a brochure, the full itinerary, route profile, registration form and fundraising tips log on to:
www.christianaid.org.uk/events
Call 020 7523 2248 or
email:events@christian-aid.org
