CYCLE PALESTINE 2015 27 SEPTEMBER - 4 OCTOBER 2015
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Cycle across the West Bank over 5 days and raise funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians CYCLE PALESTINE 2015 27 September – 4 October 2015 Visit us online: www.map-uk.org Medical Aid for Palestinians, Call today on: 020 7226 4114 33a Islington Park Street, London, N1 1QB Follow MAP on Twitter @MedicalAidPal and email: communityfundraising@map-uk.org Facebook www.facebook.com/MedicalAidforPalestinians Registered Charity no: 1045315
CYCLE PALESTINE 2015
27 September – 4 October 2015
CYCLE PALESTINE
27 September – 4 October 2015
Cycle across the West Bank over 5 days and raise funds
for Medical Aid for Palestinians
Join the Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) Charity
Challenge Team for a stunning ride challenge across INDEX
the West Bank in 2015.
Route Map Page 2
Ride through ancient trade routes and historical
Itinerary Page 3–5
landmarks. Witness the challenges that Palestinian
communities face living under occupation. Charity Challenge Info Page 6
Questions and Answers Page 7–8
You will discover the dramatic landscape from the
Jordan Valley down to the Dead Sea, the lowest point
on earth. Visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem and many other
fascinating and troubled cities. There will be a huge
amount of fun and friendship along the way, beautiful
scenery and rich history as cyclists take up this
inspirational challenge.
Cycle Palestine is a challenging event for experienced
cyclists. You will be asked to raise a minimum
sponsorship target of £2,500 which will support MAP
projects helping Palestinians living under occupation
and as refugees.
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CYCLE PALESTINE 2015
27 September – 4 October 2015
MAP OF THE ROUTE
Day 1
DAY 1 Day
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DAY 2
Day 2 RAMALLAH
DAY 3
Dead Sea
DAY 5
DAY 4
Day 5
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Day
Day 5 2
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CYCLE PALESTINE 2015
27 September – 4 October 2015
The Itinerary
Join us for a stunning 5 day, 275 km
cycle challenge across the West Bank.
Sunday 27th September
Fly to Palestine
You will meet with MAP staff at a London airport
and fly out together. A direct transfer from Tel Aviv
airport will take you to your hotel in the ancient
city of Nablus with its bustling old centre and
wonderful souks.
DAY 1
MONDAY 28th September DAY 2
Cycle from ancient Nablus
city to the divided border TUESDAY 29th September
town of Qalqilya Cycle the Separation wall
to Ramallah
On the first day we will head out west leaving the
busy city of Nablus behind us on the open roads We will set off early this day from Qalqilya. We will
towards the border with Israel. On the way we will follow the route along the infamous separation
team up with Palestinian cyclists from the Qalqilya barrier. You will get the chance to glimpse what life
cycling club. Qalqilya is a town almost completely is like living so close to the barrier. We will arrive into
cut off by Israel’s separation barrier. You will have the hilly city of Ramallah.
the choice to stay overnight in a local hotel or in the It will be a long day in the saddle, as you cycle up to
home of a Palestinian family. 70km through the valleys and with a final climb
The first day is an easy cycling route of around up to Ramallah.INDEX
50km, with moderate hills.
Itinerary Page 3–5
Fundraising for MAP Page 6
Questions and Answers Page 7–8
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CYCLE PALESTINE 2015
27 September – 4 October 2015
DAY 3 DAY 5
Wednesday 30th September FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER
Down into the Jordan The triumphant arrival
Valley and the Dead Sea at the Damascus Gate of
This day we will cycle over the undulating hills down
Jerusalem Old City
to the Jordan Valley, 400m below sea level. We
This is a short day in the saddle (a relief following the
will arrive in Jericho, which is the oldest continualy
epic ride the day before) with a full day of sites to see
inhabited city on earth. Archaeologists believe there
and witness. Before you leave Hebron, a brief visit to
has been a city at Jericho since 9,000 BC. The ride will
the Old City will show you the occupation at its worst
take in a visit to the biblical Mount of Temptation.
as local Palestinian neighbourhoods have been taken
This is one of the easier days on the ride as you cycle over by settlements. Israeli army checkpoints control
40km with long downhill stretches and finish the access and movement across the city. Palestinians
day in a hotel in Jericho. There will be transport for struggle to carry on a normal life.
everyone who wishes to revive their muscles with a
float in the warm salty waters of the Dead Sea. The road to Jerusalem will take you through
Bethlehem and some of the most dramatic scenes as
the Israeli separation wall carves through Palestinian
communities. After lunch you will cycle as a group the
final distance around Jerusalem to the Damascus Gate
entrance to the Old City. There will be time to relax
and reflect on an amazing achievement over dinner.
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DAY 4
Thursday 1st OCTOBER
The long winding
climb to Hebron
Starting from the lowest place on earth, this is the
longest and hardest day of the ride. The ride can only
go up and it’s a long way across the desert – including
a two hour trek (where even bikes can’t go), then
it’s uphill most of the way with breath taking views
across these ancient lands all the way to Hebron, the
most populated city in the West Bank.
The day is a real endurance test and not for the faint
hearted – your stamina will be tested as you climb
uphill almost 75km from Jericho to Hebron. 4
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CYCLE PALESTINE 2015
27 September – 4 October 2015
DAY 6 DAY 7
Saturday 3RD OCTOBER SUNDAY 4th OCTOBER
Relax and enjoy the sites Travel back to London
A day of too many choices, there is so much to see You will be picked up from the hotel in Jerusalem to
in and around Jerusalem. You can head off into the be transferred to the airport in time for our flight back
Old City and spend a day wandering the souks and to London.
religious sites. Or you can sign up for one of the two
organised tours.
Tour 1:
Support on the ride
Visit Bethlehem and experience the holy MAP has partnered up with Al Siraj, a local
Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. non-profit tour group based in Bethlehem
who specialise in treks and rides in Palestine.
Their local knowledge, experience and
expertise will ensure that the MAP Charity
Challenge Event will be a memorable experience
for everyone.
They will have expert guides on hand with
support vehicles to carry everything that’s needed
for the ride. In case of breakdowns there will be
equipped mechanics on hand to help out. The
local team are well trained and prepared for any
emergency or disruption to the ride. Your safety is
our priority at all times which is why we enforce a
Tour 2: helmet and high visibility jacket on at
Visit a Bedouin camp down in the Jordan Valley all times policy while on the ride.
and learn about the plight of the population living
here today.
Sign Up Today
Visit our website at
www.map.org.uk/cycle2015apply
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CYCLE PALESTINE 2015
27 September – 4 October 2015
The MAP Charity Challenge 2015
Cycle Palestine
We hope to raise £250,000 to help
Gaza case study
the children of Palestine in 2015 A burn is one of the most serious injuries a
person can suffer. It brings pain, infection,
There are many running and cycling events taking disfigurement and, too often, drawn out loss
place throughout the UK this year in aid of MAP. The of life. For survivors, the scars are constant
pinnacle of our fundraising diary in 2015 will be this reminders of their injuries.
Palestine Charity Cycle in September. MAP has been the supporting al-Shifa, the main
hospital in Gaza, for many years. In 2009 we
You could be part of a team that identified a major risk to patients who needed
will make a huge contribution to our burns treatment. Since then MAP has provided
equipment, medical supplies and training to the
humanitarian aid work in 2015
teams that can help ease pain and aid recovery.
With your fundraising efforts you will be helping Following the escalation of violence last
Palestinians who are living under occupation and as summer in Gaza, thousands were made
refugees in the West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon. homeless, now forced to live in overcrowded
Thank you
temporary accommodation with little access to
safe heating and cooking facilities. The number
of domestic burns injuries is on the rise as a
result.
On a recent visit we made to al-Shifa hospital
we saw how important our work has been.
11-month-old Yousef sits in bed with with his
head and torso bandaged. He had been burned
in a domestic accident. Dr Nafez, head of the
Burns Unit, told us that they rely on help from
MAP to treat children like Yousef.
Your fundraising
will be helping
children like Yousef.
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CYCLE PALESTINE 2015
27 September – 4 October 2015
Your questions answered
How much do I need to fundraise? Sponsorship Targets
To take part you are required to pay a non-refundable 25% of target income raised by the
deposit fee of £350 which is used to secure your 27th June 2015 – £625
place. In addition to this, you will be required to raise
£2,500 in sponsorship. After all costs are deducted, 50% of target income raised by
this sponsorship money will go towards MAP projects 27th July 2015 – £1250
helping Palestinians. 75% of target income raised by
27th August 2015 – £1875
Cost Breakdown 100% of target raised by
Deposit £350 27th October 2015 – £2500
Flights, accommodation, meals £700
and full ground support for the week Is it safe to visit the West Bank?
Minimum donation to MAP £1800 MAP has been working in the West Bank for over
20 years. For this cycle ride we will be guided at all
Total £2850 times by the experience and knowledge of our local
partners. The safety and well-being of the group is our
Optional Extras priority.
Bike Hire £65
(if you choose not to bring your own*) What about insurance?
MAP Insurance £42 ** You will need insurance. You can select to purchase
(you may prefer to use your own insurance***) insurance with us via our tour operator or you
can take out your own personal travel insurance
Single bedroom supplement £190 covering health, accident, loss, repatriation and cycle
Tour 1: Saturday 3rd October £60 challenges.
Tour 2: Saturday 3 October
rd
£50
* You would need to calculate the luggage cost of
getting your bike to Palestine independently
** Exchange rate depending
*** Your own insurance must fully
cover a cycle challenge
Where will we sleep overnight?
You will be sharing a room with another cyclist. There
is an option on day 2 to stay with a Palestinian family.
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CYCLE PALESTINE 2015
27 September – 4 October 2015
Will I need a Visa to Travel to Palestine?
Access to Palestine is controlled by Israel. British HOW DO I SIGN UP?
citizens do not need a visa to enter Israel, but the
Israeli authorities require all visitors’ passports to be To sign up to this amazing opportunity and make a
valid for at least six months from the first day of the difference for Palestinians living under occupation
trip. On accepting a place in the team, you will need and as refugees. Please complete the online
to supply a copy of your full passport, including details application form.
of any stamps or visas you have in your passport, to
You can access the online application form at the
MAP.
following page:
How fit do I have to be? www.map.org.uk/cycle2015apply
This is not an easy ride, it will be 5 consecutive days
in the saddle. So it is important that everyone trains
to gain experience in long distance riding before the
start of the challenge.
Can I bring my own bike?
Yes, you can pack it and take on board as extra
luggage. You must inform MAP and the airline
beforehand to help organise this. The airlines usually
apply a fee. Or if you prefer you can hire a bike
provided by the tour operator.
Can I sign up on my own?
Yes. We expect the majority of people will sign up
for Cycle Palestine on their own. You will meet a
range of new people and share this incredible
journey together.
I have more questions about
the ride. How do I contact
MAP?
Email us at
communityfundraising@map-uk.org
Call on 020 7226 4114
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