I'm off on a little ride..

In June this year I will set off for three months on a solo, unsupported, 7000km bike ride through Finland, Norway and Iceland.The route will take me through some incredibly beautiful landscapes and fascinating cultures. However, the ride may be a little hard a times! With some challenges ahead in terms of physical effort, weather and terrain. 

And just to add to the fun... I'm also running in the Reykjavik marathon towards the end of the trip. Reykjavik is Iceland's capital in case you weren't sure. 

This ride (and run) is called A DEVIL OF A RIDE as it is in support of the TASSIE DEVIL, who's future is in very dire straits.

The Tassie Devil is a unique creature. It is the worlds largest surviving carnivorous marsupial and lives only in Tasmania. They are facing a bleak future, suffering enormously through a rare contagious cancer - Devil Facial Tumour Disease that has already wiped out 80% of the population.

Finding a solution isnt easy, but if we act now we have the chance to prevent this iconic creature becoming extinct. The Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal is the official fundraising arm of the Save the Tassie Devil Program - Australia's official response to the disease that is also backed by the international conservation and wildlife management community.

You can help keep Tassie Devils alive in the wild by supporting A Devil of a Ride!  

Every contribution, no matter what the size can go a long what to helping save this iconic Tasmanian animal. 100% of the funds raised by the Appeal go to the research and management activities important to the long-term solution to Devil Facial Tumour Disease and the aim to keep Tasmanian devils sustainable in the wild. All donations over $2 are fully tax deductible and GST exempt in Australia.

To donate: please visit https://www.utasalumni.org.au/sslpage.aspx?pid=318. Please remember to write Devil of A Ride and your name in the comments box when you donate so that we can track how much we are raising through this event!

For more information, please visit the Save the Tasmania Devil Program website at: www.tassiedevil.com.au. 

I will be updating this blog as I travel, and you can also catch me on facebook page (Devil of a Ride) and twitter @KatKCullen. 

Thanks! and Wish me luck!!!! K