Hey all,
quick update, am in Luxor after 6 days riding from Cario, we have covered about 750km in that time. Started with a full police convoy through the streets of Giza, bound for the pyramids where we started the ride. After that was a 40km convoy out of Cairo which was a real experience! A total of 134km for the first day.
Then bound for the Red Sea. Day 2 spent riding along the Red Sea which was a 170km epic. Fortunately we have had roaring tailwinds which has made riding easy, though still pretty bloody sore after long distances!
Day 3 was more riding in the desert as we headed further south, around 100km. Day 4 we rode to Safaga and camped on the beach of the Red Sea... and had showers! Day 5 was riding back into the desert as we are heading to Luxor, a 50km climb through the mountains before dropping down.
Day 6 was a 106km ride to Luxor, first half in desert and second half along the canals lined with screaming children waving their sugar cane - and whipping a few of the unlucky riders
So am here safely in Luxor. Next 2 days will be spent following the Nile south to Aswan where we will have another rest day, and then will catch the Ferry to Wadi Halfa and Sudan.