Robyn Marchant - The Bike Bandits

As a new member to the Bike Bandits team, I'm excited to have an adventure. There will be no Snow to enjoy in the Italy mountains this year but we are heading South and its bound to be just as chilly!

It will be great to enjoy our own back yard and do some good along the way!

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.