HA NOI (VNS ) — KOTO Training Centre will host the KOTO Bike Ride, an annual fund-raising event in support at-risk and disadvantaged youth in Viet Nam beginning at 7am on Saturday.

KOTO supports at-risk and disadvantaged youth through its training programmes.

Donations will be used to cover KOTO's rental expenses and one year of housing for 200 trainees.

The 50km charity cycle route will head to the west of Ha Noi and take cyclists to Dong Mo Lake, where the last 10 minutes of the ride will be taken by boat.

Upon arrival at Son Tinh Campsite, participants may explore leafy forests on the island, enjoy fruit-picking or take a dip in the fresh waters of the lake. The ride will conclude with hearty meals served by KOTO trainees. The bike ride ends at 5pm.

For more details and to register, call Ms. Ngan (093 221 2390) or Mr Long (0986 52 6068)or email to kotobikeride@-koto.com.au. — VNS