The story of a ride from London to the UN Earth Summit in Jo'burg, S. Africa

Sponsors

We would like to thank the following Sponsors:
	Thames Water is the world's third largest water company, and as well as having a large international presence, maintains a strong focus on social and environmental concerns. Thames Water are our principal sponsor, and special thanks are due to Mike Brophy, and Lucy Cameron.
	SustainAbility, based in London and New York are a consultancy specialising in business strategy and sustainable development. Thanks to everyone at the office.
	Solar Century is a solar photovoltaics (PV) business, who have generously lent us a portable solar charging unit to power our laptop and video equipment. Solar Century design, install and maintain solar systems for businesses, homes, industry and the public sector. Visit their website for more details of the solutions they offer. Special thanks to Kat Johnston.
	Carradice - the makers of Original British Bike Bags, have kindly supplied full sets of panniers for the trip - see their website for details.
	Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Sony have generously supplied the team with a DCR-PC110 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder.
	Ronhill, sells world class outdoor gear, and have kindly supported us by providing some of our clothing for the journey.
	We are taking Orbit cycles, which have been custom built by this highly-regarded Sheffield based firm. The bikes, if you're interested, are based around their Caraway frame, only with straight bars, and gear sets from their Romany range. Visit their website for more details...
	Thanks to Niche Technologies, the specialists in rugged computers and other equipment, for advice on protecting our kit.
	Liquid Bronze is a Web Design, Consultancy and Hosting company based in Manchester, developers of Findsupport.co.uk a national directory of self-help and support groups.
	Thanks to Philip Davenport, of Davenports Labels, Leeds -who very kindly supplied us with website address stickers for our bikes.
	Morphy Richards donated a dynamo powered, shortwave radio, so that we can receive BBC world service broadcasts relating to the areas we are travelling through.
	The Africa Guide is a comprehensive site for the whole of Africa, that includes a country-by country guide, travel forums, features, travelogues (including ours!) and more.
	P&O Stena Link, who run frequent services between Dover and Calais, kindly gave us and our bicycles a free passage across the channel. Thanks to Chris Laming.
	If you are a company interested in being a sponsor, or could help in some other way, please drop us a line for more information.