Two years ago, I cycled through Death Valley to raise money for the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) - a charity that removes landmines from conflict areas all over the world. MAG has now organised another ride, this time to the two of the countries worst affected by landmines. There are still between four and six million landmines left in Cambodia alone, while around 20% of the land surface of Vietnam is contaminated by mines and effectively out of bounds to the people, except at enormous personal risk.

In the last ten years alone, nearly 5000 people have been killed or maimed by mines in Cambodia and there are still estimated to be up to 800,000 tons of unexploded weapons in Vietnam. MAG's work doesn't just save lives and limbs:clearing mines means that land can be restored to economic use.

The ride is 470 km over five days. It will be reasonably warm (around 30 deg C) and very humid.

I will pay all my own expenses and can therefore guarantee that every single penny provided in sponsorship will go to MAG. I have contracted to pay MAG at least £3000 and do hope you can help. Although I was supported before by some extraordinary generous people, much of the money came in small parcels of £5 or £10.

If you'd like to contribute, please send me a cheque (but made payable to MAG, not to me). Alternatively, I can provide a form (I can deliver or email it) which will enable you to pay by debit or credit card.

Thank you!
Steve Berry, stefalik@aol.com