Thomas Ramsden & Jamie Giles are...
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On July 22nd 2006, Thomas Ramsden and Jamie Giles embark upon an 8,500 mile iditerod to Mongolia across some of the harshest and most inhospitable terrain on earth. Covering a quarter of the globe, the Mongol Rally is a fundraising event with a difference. 200 teams compete in a sponsored marathon of epic proportion to enjoy the dubious pleasure of a not so cold ale at the legendary Dave's Place in Suxhbaatar Square, Ulaan Bataar, Mongolia. After covering 17 countries embracing 5 mountain ranges, 2 deserts, and few roads Giles and Ramsden hope, with a little of your help, not to be up the proverbial creek. In keeping with the rules of the Rally, the team aims to complete the Rally in a 997cc Suzuki SJ410...
The whole point of this caper is to raise money for Mercy Corps and Send a Cow and your donations are more than welcome. More details to follow. Thank you very much for your interest and support, and In the time being why not visit our team page for progress reports on the road or watch a short video...
Official Launch at 12 noon on Saturday 22nd July at North Carriage Drive, Hyde Park, London. Come down and show your support!
Thomas Ramsden and Jamie Giles
Giles & Ramsden are tackling the southern creek...
