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Engineers Against Poverty charity cycle challenge

Day 2 - 27 February 2010

Tra Vinh - Can Tho

Today was the first of three days back to back, where we cycle over 90km per day.

Picture of the cyclists at a local pagoda

Picture of the cyclists at a local pagoda

We began the day by visiting a local pagoda temple.

Picture of Helen with a puncture.

It wasn't long into the day before Helen unfortunately had a puncture. John, the group's doctor wasn't too far away and can quickly fix bikes too!

Picture of man on a bike

The Vietnamese transport everything on their bicycles and mopeds. In this case, it's only the single chicken that he's carrying under his arm.

Picture of other people on the challenge

Picture of other people on the challenge

Three of our challenge colleagues, Andy, Joe C and Jen riding down the long roads.

Picture of cattle being herded along the road.

Steering clear of the cattle being herded along the road.

Picture of child in the street

The local villagers are always happy as well as curious to see strangers wearing strange cycling gear.

Picture of the group relaxing

Relaxing immediately after finishing the first of our three long, hot and dusty cycling days.

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