This challenge has been created to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the 157 JADOTVILLE TIGERS from the 35th Infantry Battalion who fought unaided for 5 days in 1961.
**NOTE THAT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO LOG YOUR KM’S WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL ON JUNE 28**
The challenge will allow you to contribute whatever kilometres you can manage to a combined total of 24,000 kilometres over the 5 days of the event.
Although it is predominantly a cycling challenge, you can take part by either cycling, running, walking or even swimming.
THE AIM: The Aim of the Challenge is to Virtually accumulate 24,000 Kilometres over the 5 days of this event
THE ROUTE: Starting in Athlone in Ireland and virtually travelling to the Jadotville in the Congo and back to Athlone
THE DATES: From the 29th June 2021 to the 3rd July 2021
FUNDRAISING: A page will be set up automatically on completion of registration. Fundraising is entirely optional.
