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The Challenge

Starting on the 12th November 2016 I shall set off for the South California Desert in Nevada to conquer the Death Valley National Park. 420km of cycling over 5 days (an average of 53 miles a day) in some of the most intense conditions on Mother Earth to raise money for Child Autism UK.

A fantastic charity that I am honoured to represent on this challenge. 

My route:

Day 1 - Beatty Junction to Stovepipe Wells via Daylight Pass (4,317ft). Cycling distance approx. 30 miles / 48 km.

Day 2 – Stovepipe Wells to Panamint Springs via Emigrant Pass (5,328ft). Cycling distance approx. 54 miles / 87 km.

Day 3 – Panamint Springs to Furnace Creek. A tough day with approx. 3,400ft of ascent, but 5,000ft of descent! Cycling distance approx. 56 miles / 90km.

Day 4 – Furnace Creek to Pahrump via Devils Hole – a Death Valley National Monument, Zabriskie Point (700ft) and Death Valley Junction (2,037ft). Cycling distance approx. 61 miles / 98km.

Day 5 – Pahrump to Las Vegas via Mountain Springs Summit (5,490ft) the highest point of our challenge, and a long descent past Red Rock Canyons. Celebratory dinner in Las Vegas. Cycling distance approx. 62 miles / 100km.

Day 6 - PAIN!!