MENCAP, the UK's leading charity working with people with a learning disability, is organising an eight-day, 420 km cycling adventure along the River Nile in Egypt.

I'd like to invite you in support of Mencap and take part in this fantastic adventure. Mencap simply asks you to pay a £250 personal contribution and raise a minimum amount of sponsorship.The ride takes place in February, 2002 .

Call 0845 9777 779 TODAY to receive your free Nile Bike Ride pack or write to the Nile Bike Ride, Mencap, FREEPOST, London EC1B 1AA. You can also e-mail Mencap at events@mencap.org.uk

JO BRAND, London.