Challenge yourself to ride up to 1270kms and raise funds to support literacy classes in Rwanda.
Let's transform lives through literacy and help students in Rwanda learn to read!
When? 13th - 26th January 2026
Where? Burnie - Poatina - Swansea - Hobart - Snug - Cradle Mountain - Launceston
Costs? $10 registration and $830 on road costs. Or $25 per day (no accommodation)
Find out more about Bible Society Australia and our mission
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?
13th December 2025
What if I can't commit to the whole ride?
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?
There is a maximum of 30 riders and 6 roadies
What is the proposed course?
Tuesday January 13th arrive in Burnie. Combined tea at Ridgley Bible Chapel
Wednesday 14th Burnie, Gunns Plains Burnie 92ks
Option Burnie, Gunns Plains, Natone, Burnie 86ks
Thursday 15th Burnie to Poatina. 165ks
Friday 16th Poatina to Swansea via Lake Leake 130ks
Saturday 17th Swansea to Hobart 134ks
Sunday 18th Hobart to Snug 32ks
Monday 19th Rest Day (Bruny Island?)
Tuesday 20th Kettering to Mount Wellington to New Norfolk 130ks
Wednesday 21st New Norfolk to Bronte Park 120ks
Thursday 22nd Bronte Park to Queenstown 115Ks
Friday 23rd Queenstown to Cradle Mountain via the Anthony Road. 118Ks
Saturday 24th Rest Day Cradle Mountain
Sunday 25th Cradle Mountain, Sheffield, Mole Creek, Launceston 145Ks
Monday 26th (Australia Day) Go home.
Total 1270kms approximately
Does it matter if I have not ridden before; can I still come?
Yes! Everyone is welcome, however training is compulsory before the ride.
Is there a sponsorship goal?
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?
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 2026 team!
Raised so far
$459
Our goal
$5,000
