Katherine Reardon - The Bike Bandits

The Bike On NZ Charitable Trust is a registered charity who's vision and strategy is to enable as many children as possible to get to ride a bike on a regular and equal basis and experience the many joys and benefits of riding a bike.

Bikes in Schools already benefits over 30,000 children in +100 schools and is aiming to raise that by a further 43,000 kids in the next few years. Through the organisations support bike tracks, bike equipment and resources are provided to schools all over NZ. Once a school track opens, it’s always a huge thrill to see kids learn to ride, and gain fitness, confidence and a sense of adventure, resulting in the creation of a real community asset.

The Bike Bandits are a group of guys and gals who enjoy an occasional morning ride but more importantly the pre-work banter and coffee.

However, they are not afraid of a little challenge......

So come April 10th 2021, a group of 6 Bike Bandits will embark on the epic Tour of New Zealand charity road cycling race.

This race will see them ride close to 600 km over 8 days between Queenstown and Wellington.

And while there will be a lot a pain in the legs and grimaces on faces climbing many mountain ranges..... it will all be in good stead to help Bike in Schools in their important work.