Our Mission

We are a group of likeminded individuals passionate about making a difference to the lives of the people of New Zealand and our community by doing what we love… riding bikes. Our goal is to raise awareness and of our nominated charities, and to raise funds by cycling throughout New Zealand.

 

Our challenge is three-fold: to conquer the physicality of the ride and to contribute to our community in a positive way, increasing the awareness of our chosen charities on their behalf. 

 

 

How it All Began

January 2012 a small group of riders cycled around the mountain to raise awareness for the Mellowpuff Foundation.  The event was successful, and we rode on behalf of the Mellowpuff Foundation for the following 2 years.

 

This spurred the desire to achieve a bigger goal for another charity, promoting greater awareness. This is how the Central Finance South Island Charity Ride was born. The idea began with 8-10 cyclists riding the length of the South Island with the aim of raising $20,000. What happened as a result far exceeded our wildest dreams with 26 cyclists completing the ride and raising more funds than we had ever hoped possible.

 

Following is a summary of the Picton to Bluff ride that tries to put the enormity of it into perspective and it’s achievements.