Who let the dogs out ?

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My name is John Power and I am a wild dog researcher on a game reserve in the Limpopo valley where we are involved in the protection of South Africa’s last free-range populations of large carnivores. 

 

I am participating in the Bike 4 Beasts Mountain Bike challenge on the reserve on 26 April 2009.  I have never ridden mountain bikes at all, so to say the least it will most definitely be a challenge !  My last significant moments on a bicycle were as a farm boy on of those red BMX’es during the 80’s !  So a giant step is to be taken on that balmy April day…

 

My target is R 20, 000 and I wish to support conservation endeavours of the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Carnivore Conservation Group.  Specifically I am interested in research on wild dog, leopard and cheetah.  The funds would cover the purchase of equipment, like radio-telemetry and remote-sensed cameras.  In this undertaking Ill be pitting my stamina at cycling this 65 km race against that of the wild dog’s !  I suppose there’s only one way to appreciate the extent of a wild dog’s homerange.  My team includes two other reprobates from Kwazulu-Natal who also work on wild dogs…   Many thanks for your support.

 

Who let the dogs out ?

 

 

Donations

Name Comment Date Amount
Torty Stiles What a Boytjie! Remember, don't pull the front break on the down hills! Just like riding a camel! Apr 03, 2009 R 300.00
R Heilbrun Apr 02, 2009 R 462.00
Malcolm and Denise Vickers Go for it John Apr 01, 2009 R 250.00
Mary Collins go Power go!! lots love Mrs Jackals and Jackal Apr 01, 2009 R 100.00
Michael Collins Johnny Utah, I hope it's the ride of your life son!! Apr 01, 2009 R 300.00
Mum Good luck with the race and remember to stay on the bike. Best of luck from a very worthwhile cause. Mar 16, 2009 R 500.00