Tasmania Bike for Bibles

 2nd - 4th Nov 2024

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Challenge yourself to ride 350km and raise funds to support literacy classes in Bangladesh.

Let's transform lives through literacy and help children in Bangladesh learn to read!

When? 2nd - 4th November 2024

Where? Burnie - Launceston - Oatlands - Battery Point

Costs? $10 registration and $90 on road costs. 

Find out more about Bible Society Australia and our mission

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Why are we riding?

The Bangladesh Bible Society is seeking to reach children with the word of God through a literacy course designed especially for preschool-aged children in the rural and remote areas of Bangladesh. These children are prevented in beginning their education by poverty and distance. When they are older and able to travel, their lack of familiarity with the national Bengali language means attaining literacy is challenging.

In Bangladesh, tribal children (including those in the Garo, Santali, Chakma, Marma, and Tripura tribes) all start school in the Bengali language even though they speak in their mother tongue. Some of these tribes do not even have their language in written form, so learning literacy in Bengali is the only option.

Will you help us provide more literacy classes to children in Bangladesh today?

Frequently Asked Questions 

When is the cut off date for registration?

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18th October 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 2nd November

Burnie to Launceston - 152kms

Sunday 3rd November

Launceston to Oatlands - 121kms

Monday 4th November

Oatlands to Battery Point - 84kms

Total 357ks

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 2024 team!

Raised so far

$1,296

Our goal

$5,000