We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of you who have donated to us last month. In particular Theresa S. and Antonio Canella, but also to our anonymous donors. Your help is appreciated and we will keep you posted with the progress from the GPS collar once we have fitted it.

There was excitement all round and the usual emptiness of the bush was interrupted recently by the annual Bike for Beats Mountain Bike Challenge on Venetia. This bike race in aid of EWT pits riders from all over the country against gruelling conditions involving deep sand, vicious thorns and baking heat covering over 60km of beautiful scenery in the reserve. The population of elephants are unlikely to take too kindly to cyclists in their way so there is are Land Rovers at the front and back of the riders, and a helicopter above the course ready to step in if necessary. Should there be elephants on the track, the whole race stops until they have cleared the way. Thankfully, the elephants were again very well-behaved and no stops were made.

The race not only raises money for the EWT, but also gives riders the rare opportunity to explore this part of the world by bike. It was again a resounding success and we are all looking forward to next years race.

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