McGregor holds auction for Long Way Down

Posted : 21-06-2007

Celebrity biker Ewan McGregor is giving two lucky fans the chance to join him and pal Charley Boorman on the final leg of their journey through Africa.

Today (Thursday), bikers will be able to bid for two guest spots on the tour, which started at John O'Groats and is set to end in Cape Town.

Charley and Ewan titled the voyage Long Way Down, following their previous charity ride around the world in 2004 - called Long Way Round.

Proceeds from the auction will go to Riders for Health, an organisation which enables healthcare facilities to be made available to people in Africa.

"The work Riders for Health do is vital, bridging the gaps between communities and bringing health services to the people of Africa," said McGregor.

A television series charting the trip is set to be shown later this year.


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