WOULD you like to experience the wonders of Egypt on an eight-day, 500km bike ride alongside the River Nile?

I'd like to invite you to support Mencap by taking part. Mencap simply ask you to pay a £250 registration fee and raise a minimum amount of sponsorship. After that, flights, accommodation, meals and bikes are included.

The ride takes place in February 2001. Call 0845 9777 779 or write to The Nile Bike Ride, Mencap, FREEPOST, London, EC1B 1AA or e-mail events@mencap.org.uk

JO BRAND, for Mencap, Golden Lane, London EC1.