My 100 km Mountain Bike ride for Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter

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Alex's 100 km Bike Ride for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter

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My name is Alex and I am 12 years old and year 8 at Bohally Intermediate school in Blenheim.

I'm a keen mountain biker and as part of a physical challenge for school I have decided to bike 100 km from Lake Rotoiti to Blenheim in the July school holidays.

I thought it would also be good to use my challenge as a way to raise money for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust. Although mountain biking is very fun it can also be a dangerous sport with big accidents that sometimes need the rescue helicopter.

The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter is vital to our region.

I would be very thankful if you can support me in my challenge by donating (big or small) to the trust.

Thank you

Ride completed 7 July 2026

On Sunday 5 July I completed 102 km from Lake Rotoiti to Blenheim.

I was supported along the way by my friend Duncan and Mr P from my school.

We completed it in 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Thank you to everyone who has donated, I have now raised over $3000 for the trust which is fantastic.

Also a shout out to Bikefit Marlborough who donated some nutrition for my ride.

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