Omo Alokwe, a keen motorcyclist is set to ride from Land’s End to Lagos Nigeria, in November to raise funds for a humanitarian aid organisation, Medicine Sans Frontiers (MSF).
The Nigerian born Business Change Analyst is taking on the challenge on his own and aims to raise £20,000 for MSF.
He will start from Land’s End and ride to Dover where he will travel on the Eurotunnel to France and then onto Morroco and through Senegal, Mali and Togo before reaching Nigeria.
In Nigeria, Mr Alokwe aims to break the world record for the longest motorcyle ride in a single country. Over 16 weeks, he will aim to cover 30,000 miles through the country, where he grew up.
“I’ve always liked travelling and I wanted to do something different and really challenge myself,” said Mr Alokwe. “I’ve been riding motorbikes for 18 years.
Mr Alokwe said he has chosen to support MSF as it is not “politically or religiously-affiliated” and “just deals with human crises”.
“I’ve always admired the work of MSF for their selflessness. Anywhere there’s any problems in the world, they are there. They are one of the best organisations working in Africa.
“I’ve always wanted to do something like this so I thought I should come out of my comfort zone.”
To help with his fundraising efforts, Mr Alokwe is running a charity golf day at Surrey National Golf Club on August 22.
In a recent interview with MoreBikes editor, Alokwe explained more...
“Hello, I’m Omo Alokwe from London; a Business Change Analyst, golfer with a very dodgy swing, and a keen motorcyclist for close to 20 years.
This November, I plan to make the journey from Land’s End (England’s southernmost tip) to Lagos (Nigeria’s westernmost tip), including riding round all the nooks and crannies of Nigeria, thus breaking the World Record for the Longest Journey by Motorcycle in a Single Country – currently 22,065.47 miles, set in China by Zhang Ying Fa.
"The adventure will cover 2 continents and 12 countries (England, France, Spain, Morocco, Western Sahara, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin and Nigeria). Travelling to Lagos, then riding in and around Nigeria before riding home, I’m looking at doing around 40,000 miles in 16 weeks.
The longest ride I have done to date was just under 1700 miles in four days, and in the company of a friend. This ride is nearly 25 times longer and I’ll be riding on my own. The mileage is quite frankly daunting, but I’m very excited at the same time. This will be a proper test of endurance for me, and I am so looking forward to it.
“It’s going to be exhilarating thanks to the different cultures, extremes of temperature, and of course the terrain that I will encounter on the trip (snow-capped Pyrenees, Sahara desert and tropical rain forests). My kit and motorcycle should be able to cope, and I’m currently researching the best options, as well as preparing myself both physically and mentally for the challenge. I’ve been going over maps, talking to other long distance bikers and attending bike shows in preparation for this epic journey.
“I’ll be using this opportunity to increase awareness and raise funds for Medicine San Frontiers (MSF), aiding the humanitarian work they do in more than 60 countries around the world, and their continuing efforts to curb the Ebola virus in West Africa.
I will visit MSF sites along the route on the way to Nigeria," he said.
Source : Ham and High /More Bikes
This should be interesting!...Na real suffer this man is about to commence on!
I remember when i just started interviewing people as a new journalist and i interviewed a German man named Manfred Garnert who drove from Germany to Nigeria,he said he spend 12 days of hell on the road bt finally made it to Nigeria,i think he said he wouldnt try it again.He took pics of him in the sahara desert and even said he almost got killed by Jungle robbers.
I wish Mr Omo the best and hope he makes it cos this one na international 'trekking'
What if them get running stomach on the way?lol
May God help you.
ReplyDeleteOn a suicide mission ??
DeleteMake Una tell am say fuel scarcity dey o. That your trip would be as long as the fuel you have in your tank once you get into Nigerian territory.
Deletewish you luck though. Michael
Only person wey no get pikin and wife for house, and person wey hin family no send am go try this kind waka. I imagine my hubby telling me he's going to do this, he should wait and see whether I will not scream, shout and bite him before he turns me into an emergency widow. For what na? And for just £20,000??? That's too cheap oh.
DeleteThis one has sense at least, using a Bike.
ReplyDeleteThey should continue.
After this man succeeds , people won't use Sea or desert route to cross to the UK anymore.
na ur body go tell you
ReplyDelete#GODWIN™
Stomach upset is nothing compared to if their bike breaks down in an area with no visible mechanic in sight...
ReplyDeleteWat,oma pa ra ee Lori kini, Hian.
ReplyDeleteMtsheeeeew. First trekker, I hope u are happy now! Double mtsheeeew
ReplyDeleteif them get running stomach, toilet full everywhere na.
ReplyDeleteis the man going to cross the seas or he go carry the bike enter plane.
anyway, meet all these oyibo people now to send in 10 dollars each, the money will be gotten. Dont put your life at risk. Mr. Man.
Lol good for him
ReplyDeleteOga ju o!
ReplyDeleteI dey trekk go aboki kiosk i dey come.
#Brb
Hahahahahahaha.
DeleteWhat if fuel or diesel finish in d middle of nowhere? All dis started since Buhari won..... Unu ga zuo ike o! Just say u no get money for flight....
ReplyDeleteThough this journey will be a dangerous one but this is what I would call riding for a good cause,not all this jobless trekkers in Nigeria,trekking away their future(in Omotola's voice)
ReplyDeleteGoodluck to him
ReplyDeleteAll the best to him
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This is a good. Course but his safety. It is well.
ReplyDeleteNa wetin be this one?
ReplyDeleteAnother mad attention seeker!...
ReplyDeleteI wish him well...
What's all this biko
ReplyDeleteIf he get running stomach he go pack do no.2
ReplyDeleteWish him success,God's hands upon him.
ReplyDelete@Stella u are only worried about d running stomach? Don't worry, he will av a walking stomach. D jungle bandits are what am worried about. Some ppl just love taking risks, I wish him well. Safe trip in advance man!
ReplyDeleteSafe Journey
ReplyDeleteSo help u God
ReplyDeleteThis one wants to kill himself away!why won't this Nigerians just rest? We already have enough trekkers .....pls oga ride your bike to oblivion,don't come to naija.
ReplyDeleteIm not sure how i feel about this one....hmmmm. the fact that he is doing it for charity helps a bit but hmmm...lets see
ReplyDeleteLike i care
ReplyDeleteHe's probably doing it for selfish reason( attention seeker)
What's all dis nonsense and show of stupidity now
ReplyDeletea.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said..
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Gudluck bro....
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***
First trekkers......now bikers.....What's next pls?
ReplyDeleteCabers, moluers, trainers, tricyclers, shuttlers, tipperers, even tankerers..... need I name more? Mtcheeeeew.com
DeleteTruth is bikers have been at it before trekkers emerged. At least in Nigeria o. I remember a while back a biker was to ride from Nigeria to Europe. I don't know if he ever made it though. Didn't follow up.on his news.
DeleteBisi Ajala did it in the 1950/60s, Newton Jibunoh later repeated later repeated d same feat . Mr Alokwe is continuing the tradition of these illustrious Nigerians .
ReplyDeleteChris and his friend just did lagos to uk. Same route. And they flew back. He won't be the first person joh. I will tr y and get you link^pictures of their trip so you can see.
ReplyDeleteEhn ehn that's the one I heard of. So he made it there? Waoo. I remember their story. It must have been tedious for them to have flown back to Nigeria lol.
Deletedis 1 no get problem na….... sumbody dat has plan will not jst sit down n start tinkin nonsense...if u lyk drive 4rm cotonu 2 Egypt.... ko kan aye meh.
ReplyDeleteOh! Another silly fellow!!! Ride on
ReplyDeleteJasmine, I love ur name, lol I just had to tell u by dropping a comment.
DeleteHahahahahaha
ReplyDeleteHope u are fuel and a mechanic too.The Lord is ur strength
ReplyDeleteHope he's going with a loaded fuel tanker. #smh
ReplyDeleteUntil one trekker faints/collapses, others won't stop.
Make una continue.
Ok
ReplyDeleteWatch out for me trek from my room to my toilet what a long distance
From trekkers to riders.
ReplyDeleteArrrgggggg.
Annoying fellas.
Another mumu
ReplyDeleteWhy are people so sad wen they see others happy.. Why are u telling pple of her past.. R u a virgin? Or because u have a steady boyfriend dat sleeps wit u as he pleases and pays u in kind u r a better hoe... Make ppl leave dis babe abeg .. Wetin even dey d oshiomole body wen dem wan die put say person marry am..
ReplyDeleteAunty u don lost o. Na bike ride we been dey talk here
DeleteWetin I bin wan talk again oooo? Chai!!! Good cause, good cause, but erhmmm China big pass naija ooooo. And petrol scarcity go gree make you complete your journey for naija?
ReplyDeleteIf this is who I think he is...Omo, your mother has already had to bury a son, granted there is a team of you,but abeg sorry for the woman. Is this the best use of your time, eh? If your dad was alive, would he approve? Is this what he sent you abroad to do after secondary school?
ReplyDeleteAproko!! Learn to comment with some sense. Who asked u before u started downloading gist?! I'm sure you were an area riff raff or a very nosey neighbour. Your comment reeks of jealousy or whats the need mentioning he was sent abroad at a young age. Hope u have done better with your own life. If you dare come out and let's see you!
DeleteExcuse you. Long mouth, thank you for confirming that I told no lies or slander. Yet here we are...you with blistered nipples and false indignation. Fuck off.
DeleteThe first Nigerian to ride to Europe and back is Ogbonnanya Kanu aka fotodadi. I interviewed him on my show last week. He even wrote a book about his journey and the book is titled 'FD Road to Europe (Breaking Limits)'
ReplyDeleteIt haf happen! May God help u.
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