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Joe's Garage 'Sound to Sound' Cycle Challenge in support of Life Education Trust

  • Joes Garage Charity Cycle Riders

      20 September 2021

    On behalf of Joes Garage Charity Cycle Riders it gives me great pleasure to post this final update on our South Island Sound2Sound Charity cycle ride 13-23 March 2021.

    Joes Garage Charity Riders are very thankful to all our donors and can announce that the sum raised for the ride through this Givealittle page was $15000. This amount had a significant impact on the final figure raised. All monies raised benefited our chosen charity Life Education Trust.

    Once again thank you for your kind donation, support, comments and time.

    Kind regards

    Murray Williams

    Joes Cycle Charity Riders

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  • It’s all over

      24 March 2021
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    We left Te Anau in overcast but fine conditions and made our way towards Milford Sound. At the 30k mark the sun broke through the clouds and we then had perfect conditions for our journey. The climb up to Homers Tunnel was steep and we were back into cloudy conditions again. The decent was great and we were soon all down in the carport celebrating a great journey now completed.

    I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you very generous people that have donated to our cause LET. Thank you so much. It is your kind donations that keep us doing what we do. The page is open till the 4th April

    Kind regards

    Murray

    Joes Garage Charity Riders

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  • Day 6 completed

      19 March 2021
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    The day dawned fine and after two lovely school visits we were on our way to Fairlie. A steady pace and after a lunch stop at Geraldine we arrived at our destination mid afternoon.

    Thank you for your kind donations and support. It is very much appreciated

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  • Day 4 on top of Arthurs Pass

      17 March 2021
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    Well what a climb to finish off another great day of riding. The riders have never ridden a piece so steep before. Looking forward to some downhill tomorrow The highlight of the day was our morning tea stop at Lake Brunner primary school.

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  • Day 3 Murchison to Greymouth

      15 March 2021
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    Well day 3 is now completed. Another great ride 164 km although we road the last 2 hours into Greymouth in the rain. Here’s a couple photos of the ride.

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  • Day 1 Picton to Nelson

      14 March 2021
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    What a great days riding we’ve just had. We have arrived in Nelson safe and sound. We had a great breakfast send off by the Marlborough LET and received an afternoon tea at Saxton Lodge Nelson by the Nelson LET

    Here’s a photo of Scott Henderson and Paul Tipler before we left Picton

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    • 15/03/2021 by Karen

      Go Hendy , we are so proud of you, all those training rides you did in Kakanui are paying off, we hope you are having a great time and seeing some awesome South Island scenery, well done to all your fellow riders and we will see you at the end for a well deserved beer!!!

      Cheers Karen & Willy

  • We have arrived

      13 March 2021
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    We are now in Picton and about to spin the wheels in the South Island for first time. The riders are ready and the support team is poised.!

    Thanks everybody for your ongoing donations and support.

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  • Just 10 days to go and counting

      2 March 2021
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    The riders are ready and the support crew are poised. The attached photo was taken last Saturday morning at the BDO car park during our ride.

    Thanks all for the donations to date and to our faithful sponsors.

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  • Climbing high

      20 February 2021
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    Today the group rode approximately 120kms and climbed over 1500mtrs. Including a climb up to the North Egmont visitors centre. Photo attached.

    Only 3 short weeks now before we depart for the South Island to begin our long awaited journey. Thanks so much for your support.

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  • Stratford to Whangamomona ride, return.

      30 January 2021
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    Well it is now only 6 short weeks before we begin our Sound to Sound ride.

    Today’s training ride to Whanga return was a classic. We had ideal weather although a little chilly at the beginning from Stratford.

    The groups fitness is coming along fine and we appear to be on target.

    Thank you to all those that have donated thus far. Your donations are much appreciated.

    Kind regards

    Murray

    Joes Garage Charity Riders

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  • Eight weeks to go

      15 January 2021
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    Well the weeks are counting down and the training has stepped up a tad.

    The weather has been great and this coming weekend looks okay as well.

    A big thank you to those that have donated to date, your kind donations are much appreciated.

    Keep those donations coming in and we’ll keep turning the kms over.

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  • Counting down

      7 January 2021

    There is now only 9 weeks before we depart on our charity cycle ride.

    Training for this epic ride is well underway and the excitement is building well throughout the riders.

    I would like to thank the people who have donated to date. Thank you for your donations in support of Life Education and the excellent work they do within our schools.

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