Charity motorcyclist Spencer Conway has bike smashed by gang
Charity motorcyclist Spencer Conway fell foul of an angry gang
who smashed his bike while he was visiting Egypt.
Mr Conway, from Biddenden, is undertaking an epic 24,000-mile
charity trek to circumnavigate Africa.
He said farewell to friends, family and supporters earlier this
month as he started his journey, which takes in 28 countries.
In an email to the Kentish Express, he said: “Although most
people have been wonderful my bike was smashed up – lights, wing,
mirrors – by a group of about 10 guys when I refused their
hospitality of a room for £50.
“This was in the city of Sohag in Egypt, which I later
found out has some dodgy areas. I have to sit tight in Aswan until
November 30 to await the ferry to take me across Lake Nasser to the
Sudanese port of Wadi Halfa.”
Mr Conway’s adventure, in aid of Save The Children, has the
backing of actor Richard E. Grant, pictured, and Prince
Harry.
He added: “I have made it through France, Tunisia and Libya and
down the west coast of the stunning Nile river – the longest in the
world at 2,400 miles and the foundation of Egyptian
civilisation.”
To make a donation and for information visit www.africa-bike-adventure.com
Tuesday, November 24 2009
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