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Register now for the Arava Challenge! 

The Arava Institute is excited to launch the Arava Challenge, a one-day ride from Arad to the Dead Sea to support trans-boundary cooperation and environmental awareness. AIES alumni from Israel, Palestine and Jordan will guide the journey together with AIES staff and faculty.

Date:     Friday, October 23, 2009, 6:00 - 13:00
Route:   Arad to Neve Zohar
               Click here for full route map 
               Click here for altitude graph

Price:     NIS 140                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                              The Arava Challenge is part of
                                                                                                                          International Day of Climate Action
                                                                                                                                        October 24, 2009     

 Schedule:

6:00	Riders meet, registration and snacks	Cars will be parked at the Delek gas station in Shefech Zoharand riders will board the bus with their bikes.
6:30	Bus ride to Arad
7:15	Safety instructions, ride beings	Lead riders will provide guidance on the route
The cycling route is about 35 kilometers long. There will be 2 short breaks along the route for riders to rest. The convoy will be accompanied at all times by an escort vehicle with first aid equipment and cold water. The lead rider will also be joined by a mechanic in case of malfunctions.
12:00	Light lunch in Mezad Zohar	Roughly 2 kilometers from finish point
13:00	Arrival at finish point

All riders receive:  Professional riding shirt Meals, snacks, water Technical assistance Standby medical assistance Equipment and guides Customized personal training program before the ride Option to rent a bicycle for NIS 60 a day, on the day of or ahead of the ride Assistance in planning activities and lodging at the Dead Sea following the ride

Important: All riders MUST ride with a helmet. Riders must provide their own helmets and tubes. AIES will not be able to provide these.