motorcycle news - Friday 11th April 2008
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Nick Sanders prepares for 7th motorbike world tour
Nick Sanders has motorcycled around the world six times and is currently preparing for his 7th world tour - Parallel World. Nick's journeys include two speed circumnavigation and on the same day that thousands of runners will tackle the London Marathon - he is set to start his next personal test of endurance.
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In the 120 days that follow, maverick motorcycle adventurer Nick Sanders will cover a distance equivalent to more than 2,000 marathons, as he rides up and down and all around the globe on his most extreme motorcycle challenge ever.
Supporters are invited to Nick's official farewell event at Hein Gericke Stockwell (320 Clapham Road, SW9), where, from 1pm onwards, TV chefs, The Hairy Bikers, will be serving up suitable snacks to those attending. There will also be special offers, prize draws and the chance to quiz Nick on his incredible journey, before the man himself leads a ride-out, leaving Stockwell at 4pm, to his official start point at the Greenwich Meridian.
Riders who can't make it to the Stockwell event are also invited to meet up with everyone outside the Greenwich Maritime Museum at 5pm for an official photo call and send-off.
Nick will then set off from this parallel line of 0º longitude to travel through every other time zone aboard his trusty R1 and says that anyone wishing to ride alongside him, for as far as they like, on the UK leg of his epic journey is more than welcome.
Sure, there are some concerns about travelling through places like Kenya because I don't know what to expect or believe; but with seven trips successfully completed, I'm pretty confident I can ride my way through most situations. The weather is my prime concern, but bearing in mind who my main supporter is, I'm absolutely ready for the challenge.
From the launch date onwards, anyone wanting to keep up to speed with Nick's progress will be able to log on to www.hein-gericke.com/parallelworld for an interactive map of his route, regular video podcasts, pictures and blogs direct from Nick, plus the chance to send him messages of support.
Nick has produced / filmed over 40 programmes about his travels for SKY TV, has led motorcycle group tours all over the world and is porported to be the most experienced extreme motorcycle adventurer in the world.
For more information visit his website www.nicksanders.com
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