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Cathy Buckle has very kindly agreed to let us use her “Letter from Zimbabwe” which is appropriate for November, being the month where we remember all those who gave their lives in the two world wars and other conflicts. At The Going Down Of The Sun Dear Family and Friends, In the still, quiet heat…

The reports from the outstanding ZANE caring team in Zimbabwe demonstrate once more how urgent the need is for both physical aid and the time the carers can devote to isolated, scared, and elderly people who are trying to survive. Even though the most vulnerable people are being hit harder and harder by events around…

We are now on our first rest day, having completed day 8, and half of the Munda Biddi trail. Yesterday’s ride was made special by Richard Yates and Clive Webb-Martin joining us for the day. Tomorrow we start the Cape to Cape MTB race for the next 4 days which will cover 183kms and 3900m…

With the world in such a state of chaos it is easy for the plight of the forgotten old folk of Zimbabwe to slip out of our minds. However, the need in Zimbabwe continues to grow exponentially as the country slips further and further into the abyss of disastrous governance. The cost of food and…

Days 6 and 8 of the Munda Biddi Trail have been amazing to ride. The Old Legs are riding to raise much needed funds for struggling pensioners in Zimbabwe to assist with medical needs, rent and day to day living expenses. Day 6 Some pictures from today thanks to Richard Nash for providing them. It…

Thanks to all the people who donated to the Skeleton Coast Tour which was one of the most exciting and challenging things I have ever taken on. I really did discover what’s possible when you have something important at stake. I am riding again in the Australia Old Legs Tour which is from Albany to…

Dear Friend of ZANE, LEADING FROM THE FRONT! Our very own Chairman, Charlie Lenegan is taking to the saddle to raise money for the forgotten old folk of Zimbabwe. Charlie, Pete Brodie and Mike Paul will undertake the massive ride through regional Western Australia. Please support them in any way you can and give generously…

Day 13 Eton to Runnymede The penultimate day, spent with delightful ZANE supporters. We discussed a range of subjects, including Brexit and the current political turmoil. We ended up in Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was signed. When they get their faces out of screens, I wonder if the young are taught the importance of…

Reports from the wonderful ZANE caring team on the ground in Zimbabwe show once again how great the need is, not only for actual aid but for the time the carers are able to spend with lonely, frightened elderly folk who are struggling to survive. Your help is what is keeping this work going even…

Day 10 Reading to Henley Queen Elizabeth is dead: Long live King Charles 111 Sad day and a great loss of a magnificent woman. The only time I met her was unfortunate. As a Scots Guards officer, I was asked to go to Dane in Holyrood to dance with Edinburgh maidens, Highland reels are a…