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Article: Frustration as peace rider Stephen enters West Bank.
- Article from:
- The Star (Sheffield) (Sheffield, England)
- Article date:
- September 12, 2006
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SHEFFIELD cyclist Stephen Pagden is experiencing the realities of life under occupation as he travels with a 'Peace Cycle' through the Palestinian West Bank.
After cycling on the first week of the London to Jerusalem leg, Steve, from Heeley, decided to rejoin the ride in the Middle East, as it made its way to Jerusalem.
But the cyclists have found their way into the West Bank frustrated by checkpoint guards.
Support team member Hilary Smith said: "In reality, Steve has spent much of the last four days waiting at Israeli controlled checkpoints as he and the rest of the 22 cyclists attempted to enter the West Bank, meet with their Palestinian ...