Local Doctor, Geoff Walker from Pease Way Surgery, recently joined a group of 11 others in a sponsored 420k Bike Ride in the Himalayas. He gave a talk on his exploits to the Rotary Club explaining the aim of the adventure to raise cash to build a new school following the earthquake in 2015 which destroyed the original building.
It was no easy ride along the torturous foothills of Nepal with frequent wounds from falls and a broken leg! The roads were just rocky, narrow paths with the cyclists constantly avoiding heavy lorries.
However, wherever they went the group were welcomed by the lovely Nepalese people who really appreciated their efforts, raising £38,000 for the YYY Foundation to help child education.
Doctor Geoff, a 50 year old ex Bath rugby player, joined former teammate John Hall and 10 others to raise awareness of the plight of rural communities in Nepal.
Dr Walker is married with a 15year old daughter and has previously competed in Iron Man competitions which involved cycling on roads but he had never experienced mountain biking in the conditions he experienced in Nepal.
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