OVERVIEW

The primary focus of the trip is to participate in the Gibb Challenge 2023 as a team entry. (http://www.thegibbchallenge.com.au )

After the ride several of us plan to travel back down the Gibb Road and spend a couple of weeks exploring all the gorges, waterfalls, walks etc.

I plan to post something every couple of days or so, and as the mobile coverage allows.

The ride is over 5 days, covering about 630 km. It's not a race, but a fundraising event, embracing about 400-500 people, 300+ being cyclists, either soloists, duos or team riders. The beneficiary is the RFDS, a super worthy cause. The event is in about it's 20th year and raises $500K -$600 annually.

Our team is The Dubai Globalistas. A couple of us heard of the event whilst living in Dubai, and decided it had to be done. It has taken us about 6 years to get on board. COVID intervention and border closures being our main stumbling block. All the riders are ex-residents of Dubai, or with a strong connection to the UAE, hence the name. The team:
Issy Montouri
Dave Montouri
Amy Rolf
Juergen Otte
Gordon Duzevich
Chris Walter
Mike Walter
And our Support Team is Judy Duzevich.

Amy and Juergen are flying in from the USA for the event.

Anyone wishing to make a contribution can do so at:
https://www.mycause.com.au/p/305003/dubai-globa…
And anyone donating $100 or more to my fund goes into the draw ( after the event!) for a bottle of Veuve Clicquot. Thanks in anticipation.

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