Chainless Cycling World Record Sponsorship for Children's Mountainbikes and Rider Training

$5,811 of $10,000 goal
Given by 52 generous donors in 16 days

World Chainless Record to raise funds for Children's Cycling

Christchurch, Canterbury

I aim to break the World Chainless Cycling record in Central Christchurch, using a children's playground pump track. The current record is 50km and I aim to ride for 60km. Sponsorship for the event will be used to purchase a series of Trek Marlin MTBs, targeted at children ij the 10-13 age group in Christchurch. As well as the bikes there will be follow up training and learning for various types of bike skills and for bike care. The target is to buy 12 bikes, the cost of which are being subsidised by Scotty Brown's bikeshop and by Trek. The training will be by experienced volunteers. All funds raised will go direct to the bike purchases.

Hans van der Voorn's involvement (page creator)

We expect to partner with a school to create the community in one area. When we know exactly what's been raised we will choose the school or similar community organisation. Haeata Community College is one option but not agreed with anyone yet

Use of funds

Mountain bikes for children, target is 12 Trek mountain bikes plus equipment plus training to ride and to care for the bikes

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Completion of Project and Handover of Bikes  18 May 2025

The 10 new bikes were handed over to Te Aratai College on Tuesday 13 May, with a lot of activities for staff and students, including obstacle courses, slow bike races, fast bikes races. Thanks to Scott and Melanie from Te Aratai for making this happen at the school, and Scotty Brown for all his help with bikes and for subsidising the cost. $5811 was raised on Givealittle, less fees. The bikes retail value was $12,000, which was subsidised down to $8500, the difference in cost being covered by me. Thank you to those who donated and you can be happy that you've made a difference.

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10 on 10 Apr 2025
Hans you are an Inspiration to Empower those to not to give up on Learning new exciting chapters while we are still on this beautiful precious Earth 🚵🏻‍♀️😇🌏♥️
$10
Ellen
Ellen on 10 Apr 2025
To make sure you will make a 2nd attempt to break the record I will donate a 2nd time. Hope more will follow to get these kids the bikes that will get them out and play!❤️
$30
Steven
Steven on 08 Apr 2025
Well Done Hans!
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Ian
Ian on 06 Apr 2025
$2,500
Gordon
Gordon on 03 Apr 2025
Well done Hans. Good cause.
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This campaign started on 26 Mar 2025 and ended on 11 Apr 2025.