On Sunday 20th July, a total of 47 cyclists from London and Leamington overcame hills and a driving headwind to ride from Oxford to the Pump Room Gardens in Leamington Spa in order to raise new funds for the Buwan Kothi International Trust.

The Buwan Kothi Challenge 2007, from London to Southend-on-Sea in Essex, raised over £20,000 and played an important part in ensuring that the Gilly Mundy Memorial Community School was able to open by April 2008.

To sponsor one of this year’s participants, visit the Cyclists for BKIT  blog for more information. The Trust is hoping to raise a total of £15,000 from July 2008’s event.

Click here  to see photos from the day. The ride was cover by the Leamington Observer

Chris Clark (brother of Stephanie Carney, one of BKIT’s Trustees) and Martin Henery set out on 6th June 2008 to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats, attempting to raise £1 for each of the 971 miles of their journey with proceeds donated to the Buwan Kothi International Trust.

At around 3.30pm on Monday 16th June, Chris and Martin arrived at John O’Groats after ten days of cycling, a journey completed without crashes, punctures or mechanical problems, but with inevitable saddle soreness and general aches and pains (click here  for a slideshow of images from the ride).

The orginial commitment to raise £971 has been easily exceeded and the ride will hopefully raise over £2000.

Many congratulations to them both for their amazing achievement! Don’t forget, you can still sponsorship Chris and Martin at www.justgiving.com/chrisclark4buwankothi