Bill Allan’s Trans-European-Challenge

27 May 2010

On Saturday 29 May 2010 motorcycle enthusiast and ex-serviceman Bill Allan will ride over 6,000 miles from his home town of Croydon to the border of Iraq. This incredible journey will span 13 countries over 22 days, all with the aim of raising £50,000 in aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.

The epic journey will take him from his hometown of Croydon right to the Turkish/Iraqi border. On his travels Bill will pass through ten different countries, and will only take a total of two rest days. To complete the journey Bill expects to use thirty tanks of fuel, and will be carrying only a basic survival kit comprising of camping equipment, a change of clothes, a small tool kit, a spare set of bulbs and a selection of maps and emergency telephone numbers. Bill will be sleeping in a tent for the duration of his trip, which takes in France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Albania, Italy and Turkey.

In Bill’s own words: “By riding to Iraq I am exemplifying the dedication and effort each of the soldiers in the British armed forces gave whilst on duty in Iraq. I am not riding out there for fun, my journey is in support of these men and women. When you consider how many miles of sand our troops have had to walk through, 6,000 miles on a motorbike seems miniscule. I’m determined to complete this challenge to raise £50,000 in honour of the soldiers that have given so much for their country.”

We are thrilled to be the beneficiary charity of this amazing challenge, to read more and support his ride please visit the Trans European Challenge website