Lhasa to Kathmandu by Bike

Made it

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Drinks at the ...

There it is

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There it is

Made it

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First big pass at 4700m. Down hill for the rest of the day

The Route

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We will start with a 4 day acclimatisation ride heading north out of Kathmandu before flying out to Lhasa. Our route back to Kathmandu is then as follows;

The altitude we are going to be cycling at can be seen on the following;

Raising Money

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We will be raising money for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Please dig deep and sponsor us, either through our sponsorship site below or when you see one of us in person.

We are funding the trip our selves so all money donated will go to the Guide Dogs.

http://www.justgiving.com/lhasa

Guide Dogs for the Blind

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Guide Dogs' vision is of a world in which blind and partially-sighted people have the same rights, responsibilities and opportunities as everyone else.
Guide Dog's aim to make a difference by:

providing mobility and freedom to blind and partially-sighted people
campaigning for the rights of those with visual impairments
educating the public about eye care and investing millions of pounds in eye disease research

The Cost of a Guide Dog

The figures below will give you some idea of how valuable even a £10 donation can be.
£1.30 - helps feed a puppy for a day
£5 - buys a dog grooming kit
£10 - supports a working guide dog for one day
£25 - provides two dog beds
£60 - buys a harness, handle, lead, collar and bell
£100 - provides four long canes
£250 - feeds a guide dog for a year
£600 - provides training for one visually-impaired person
£1,000 - co-sponsors a guide dog puppy
£2,500 - co-sponsors a guide dog
£3,650 - supports a working guide

http://www.gdba.org.uk