Algarve resident, Bryan Jeanes, set off from Tavira on Friday to complete a 3000 km ride through Portugal on the Trans Euro Trail, on a 250cc AJP (Portuguese) Enduro bike. He is hoping to raise €3000 for local charity, East Algarve Families in Need. 
He has already received €485 of donation, so he and Pinko Flamingo (the mascot) are well on their way! Pinko is already enjoying the limelight, with his own hashtag #pinkoflamingopt and several posts and videos on Facebook about him.Having left the Algarve on 2nd October 2020, Brian will be riding a 250cc dirt bike for 3000 kms from the south of Portugal to the north and back. Approximately 80% of the trails will be off-road.
"At the age of 67, this will be my first ever such adventure. With only a little recent off-road riding experience, this will be a challenging ride in many ways. As there are many variables and possibilities I cannot guarantee that I will ride the complete distance. Therefore I am asking that people donate for every kilometre that I actually ride, or a fixed amount for trying," Bryan explains. "Many people here have been badly affected financially by the ongoing pandemic and I will be very grateful for every donation that will provide for them. It will make my journey more worthwhile."
"At the age of 67, this will be my first ever such adventure. With only a little recent off-road riding experience, this will be a challenging ride in many ways. As there are many variables and possibilities I cannot guarantee that I will ride the complete distance. Therefore I am asking that people donate for every kilometre that I actually ride, or a fixed amount for trying," Bryan explains. "Many people here have been badly affected financially by the ongoing pandemic and I will be very grateful for every donation that will provide for them. It will make my journey more worthwhile."
To find out more about Brians trip, or to make a donation, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/8hw5k-east-algarve-families-in-need?
