The Bike Bandits - supporting Bikes in Schools

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 6th 2019, sporting the bright blue and green James Group kit, a group of 14 Bike Bandits will embark on the epic Tour of New Zealand charity road cycling race.

This race will see them ride 630kms over 9 stages between Rotorua and Queenstown.

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 put Helmets on heads of school children in NZ.

Please help The Bike Bandits raise money for Bikes in Schools in the 2019 Tour of New Zealand cycle race. Every $20 raised buys one helmet to be donated to participating schools.

You can follow along our journey via Facebook or Instagram @thebikebandits