Tasmania Bike for Bibles

 11th - 15th Jan 2025

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Challenge yourself to ride 330km and raise funds to support literacy classes in Rwanda.

Let's transform lives through literacy and help students in Rwanda learn to read!

When? 11th - 15th January 2025

Where? Marrawah - Stanley - Wynyard - Acacia Hills - Deloraine - Launceston

Costs? $10 registration and $225 on road costs. 

Find out more about Bible Society Australia and our mission

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Why are we riding?

The 2022 census indicates a 22.3% illiteracy rate in Rwanda, with a notable gender gap. Rural districts, like Gatsibo, face a higher illiteracy burden, including spillover effects such as teenage pregnancies. Essential improvements involve improving the curriculum, providing teacher training, upgrading school infrastructure, and increasing community engagement in education.

Bible Society Australia is partnering with African Enterprise Rwanda in implementing a literacy project seeking to improve literacy among students and ensure a brighter future for all Rwandans.  The project aims to help Rwanda keep up with global education standards, and strives for outcomes like improved Kinyarwanda literacy, enhanced pre-primary learning, strengthened education management, and coordinated literacy activities.

Will you help us provide improved literacy to students in Rwanda today?

Frequently Asked Questions 

When is the cut off date for registration?

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20th December 2024

What if I can't commit to the whole ride? 

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You are very welcome to do part of the ride, as long as you join at the beginning of the course.

This will need to be organised beforehand, as well as re-negotiated on road costs. 

What is the maximum number of riders who can join this ride? 

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There is a maximum of 30 riders and 6 roadies

What is the proposed course? 

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Saturday 11th January

Marrawah to Stanley - 83ks

Sunday 12th January

Stanley to Wynyard - 63ks

Monday 13th  January

Wynyard to Acacia Hills - 80ks

Tuesday 14th January

Acacia Hills to Deloraine via Sheffield - 60ks

Wednesday 15th January

Deloraine to Launceston - 50ks

Total - 336ks

Does it matter if I have not ridden before; can I still come?

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Yes! Everyone is welcome, however training is recomended before the ride.

Is there a sponsorship goal?

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Riders are expected to fundraise $250

For members of the same family eg couples $400

Is there a minimum speed I should be able to ride at, to keep up with the group?

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We ride in two groups:

  • Slower group should be able to ride at 20km/hr consistently 
  • Faster group should be able to ride at 30km/hr consistently 

It is recommended you include hills and slopes as part of your training 

Support our 2025 team!

Raised so far

$56

Our goal

$5,000