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Rider embarks on next stage of Africa circumnavigation
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Written by Fran Newton, 17/03/10
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A keen biker who has already circumnavigated much of Africa by motorcycle is now set to cross another 15 countries in aid of charity.
Spencer Conway might want to invest in a thorough bike insurance policy for his adventures after braving many encounters during his African adventure, which has so far seen him shot off his bike in Kenya and hit a wandering goat in Mozambique.
The rider has negotiated four deserts alone and survived a violent sandstorm in Sahara and a flash flood in Namaqualand, Namibia.
And his Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere has seen better days after enduring countless punctures and ripped tyres during its travels.
Conway is hoping to raise funds for Save the Children with his cross-country adventures, which will see him ride through a total of 28 countries and cover more than 37,300 miles with the goal of raising £28,000.
The stage of his journey will take the rider through territories such as Angola, DRC and Nigeria without a satnav. He is using an HD movie camera to capture his adventure on the move.
Actor Richard E Grant is the campaign's patron and the ride also has the support of worldwide adventurer and author Lois Pryce.
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