Getting ready for the BKIT Challenge 2009

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Now that people have started to return their registration forms for this year's Buwan Kothi Challenge, so it is time to offer some tips on getting prepared.



Set up a Justgiving web page

1. Once you have decided how much you plan to fundraise, this is fairly straightforward. Click on the image below to get started.

Set up a Justgiving page

Click on 'Create Your Page' and then select your event (there's only one choice!)

Then you simply need to create an account and edit your fundraising page.

2. Stuck for a photo to use on your page? What about one of the Gilly Mundy Memorial Community School's first pupils? You can find this by clicking here.

3. If you need some text for the personal message on your page, then maybe the following will help:
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Last year, the Buwan Kothi Challenge involved a cycle ride from Oxford to Leamington Spa. The forty seven riders who took part managed to raise over £15,000 towards construction of the Gilly Mundy Memorial Community School and since 2007, the annual Buwan Kothi Challenge has raised over £35,000. Thanks to the efforts of cyclists, the school opened in March 2008 and is now celebrating the end of its first successful year.

You can find out more by visiting the Buwan Kothi International Trust's website at www.buwankothi.org.uk

This year, we hope to raise more money for the next phase of the project - to build a Community Resource Centre that includes a library, a doctor's surgery and meeting spaces for local people.

How? By completing the 2009 Challenge - a 50-mile route for experienced riders or 25-miles for less confident cyclists, starting and finishing in Leamington Spa in Warwickshire.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Buwan Kothi International Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.
3. Tell your friends - e-mail the link for your page to as many people as possible.

4. Let us know your web page is up so we can help to publicise your efforts.

Speak to friends and colleagues

Not everyone will want to sponsor you on-line, so we have a sponsorship form that you can use.

Word Download the Sponsorship Form (156KB)


Get training!

The weeks will soon fly by, so you need to get out on your bike and practice. Check this website for details of training sessions or if you are in London, join Cilius Victor's mailing list by dropping us a line.

First Training Ride - Before the Snow

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Sukhwant, Jasbir, Cilius and Kevin managed to make it out on a freezing Sunday to ride from Forest Gate to Little Venice (near Paddington) via Islington, a round trip of about 20 miles. Luckily they made it back before London re-entered the ice age...

If you are in London and want to take part in training for this year's Buwan Kothi Challenge, contact Cilius to be added to the mailing list