The Malawi Bike Ride 2011 runs for 10 days through Malawi, which is probably one of the most beautiful countries in Africa with its great lake, exotic foliage and game reserves. It is also home to some of the friendliest people in Africa and you will be assured of a warm welcome in 'the Warm Heart of Africa.'

The event will help support Link Community Development’s objectives of improving access to quality education in Malawi. The cycle itself promises to take you through some magnificent scenery, provide some good off-road cycling and a friendly team to accompany you.  

The Malawi Bike Ride 2011 Itinerary:

The 370km cycle route:

- Arrival in Lilongwe, capital of Malawi, with a transfer down to Dedza district where the group will have the opportunity to visit one of LCD’s project schools. 

- First stop on the cycle is the lakeside resort of Monkey Bay where the group begins their adventure; cycling along the southern shores of Lake Malawi, allowing glimpses of an almost untouched Malawi via the Liwonde National Park, Malawi’s prime spot for wildlife viewing. 

- We continue south to the old colonial capital of Zomba and then the ride travels along quiet roads for 80km to the lively city of Blantyre. 

- Continuing through the dramatic Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve, riders will see some of the work with which Link Community Development Scotland has been involved in for the past few years. This will be a fitting end to an amazing trip.

Where your money will go? 

The Malawi Bike Ride 2011 aims to raise funds to support Link Community Development's work to improve the quality of education in Malawi. As well as training, each rider will have to raise at least £2,850 in sponsorship, with help from family, friends and colleagues.

By taking part in the Malawi Bike Ride 2011 your support will help Link Community Development to: 

- Work in partnership with Malawian schools and District Education Offices to guide school improvement by providing centre-based training and school-based support; 

- Empower school communities to support school improvement; 

- Ensure pupils, girls in particular, stay in school and benefit from a quality education that provides them with the skills they need to reach their full potential.

 Download a copy of the registration pack below:

   - Cover letter

    - Malawi Bike Ride 2011 application form

    - Medical form

    - Itinerary

    - Link Community Development - Supporting Us

    - Fundraising ideas

What to do now

To register send a signed copy of the Malawi Bike Ride Application form together with the completed medical form and the registration fee of *£250 to Malawi Bike Ride 2011, Link Community Development, Thorn House, 5 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR. 

Please also send an electronic version of the form to Louise.

*Take advantage of our early bird offer where if you register before August 31st 2010 the registration fee will be £200 instead of £250.

For more information about any of the above contact Louise.