Tuesday, March 13, 2007

MAY WE SHARE OUR EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR GROUP?

We recently completed riding over 2,000 miles on bicycles across India. The journey yielded personal insights and cultural awareness about this incredible land and its people. We found it breathtaking and inspiring!

We’ve prepared a brief but engaging multi-media presentation about the journey. It's both educational and inspiring. We're available on a limited basis to share it with school students, civic and service organizations, auxiliary groups and congregations. Our purpose is simply to share the experience. There is no cost. If you think this experience and presentation could be helpful, interesting, and/or inspiring in your setting, please contact John Hay, Jr. We will be honored to adapt it specifically (age, time, group, setting appropriate) to share with your group.

Some info about Bicycle India 2007:
  • An international team of 5 riders cycling over 2,000 miles in 6 weeks – Dec. 30, ’06 to Feb. 8, ‘07
  • Bicycled an average of 100 kilometers (62 miles) each day
  • From the southern tip of India (Kaniyakimari) on the Indian Ocean to New Delhi – south to north
  • Our purpose was to raise awareness and funds to rebuild a small charitable hospital in central India
  • We blogged (scroll down and link to past posts) each day – many photos and daily encounters
  • Fuller information about the project is at www.bikeindia.org
  • Stayed at the home of Mahatma Gandhi on India’s Republic Day - January 26
  • Visited ancient forts, the Taj Mahal, and many culturally significant sites
  • Witnessed the dynamic development of India’s cities and economy juxtaposed to profound poverty
  • Observed the vast cultural, religious, and geographic diversity of India
  • Found the range of mobility and urban development intriguing
  • Encountered a wide variety of animals, agricultural settings, and village life
  • India hosts one fifth of the world’s population in a land one third the size of the United States

    Thanks for your interest & involvement. Check back often for updates. We welcome your friendly comments and questions. Learn more @ www.bikeindia.org.