The going is getting tougher for Louisa Jones of Llangollen Operatic as she tackles increasing difficult terrain on her charity bike ride through India.
Louisa is taking part in a marathon 220-mile trek through the sub-continent as part of the Action for Charity’s Women V Cancer Cycle Challenge to raise cash for three women’s cancer charities.
Louisa is taking part in a marathon 220-mile trek through the sub-continent as part of the Action for Charity’s Women V Cancer Cycle Challenge to raise cash for three women’s cancer charities.
She is one of around 90 other intrepid women cyclists from across the UK riding over pothole-strewn roads in 30 degree heat from the city of Agra – home of the iconic Taj Mahal - through the rural state of Rajasthan in north-west India to the capital, Jaipur.
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Louisa (pictured right) is sending back daily reports to keep llanblogger readers updated on her progress.
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Louisa (pictured right) is sending back daily reports to keep llanblogger readers updated on her progress.
In her latest report she says: "Today has been really challenging both
physically and mentally.
"We set off at 7am again and started our 84km journey along a highway.
"This was hard going. We were all tired from a long day yesterday plus saddle soreness and aches and pains had started to set in.
"We set off at 7am again and started our 84km journey along a highway.
"This was hard going. We were all tired from a long day yesterday plus saddle soreness and aches and pains had started to set in.
"The terrain had been quite varied; at the start of today we rode
through a fairly lush area but by mid morning this had turned arid and
undulating with some sections off road and rocky.
"Setting off after lunch we faced a 2km uphill climb on a winding mountain road.
"Setting off after lunch we faced a 2km uphill climb on a winding mountain road.
"We were all elated to reach the summit and people were visibly
emotional to have achieved something they never believed they could. I
"In
addition to raising money for charity, this is a huge personal journey for a
lot of us.
"Tonight we camp on the edge of a tiger reserve. I am just hoping they are well fed...."
"Tonight we camp on the edge of a tiger reserve. I am just hoping they are well fed...."
Keep reading llanblogger for her daily updates.
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