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
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?
18th October 2024
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?
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?
Yes! Everyone is welcome, however training is recomended 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 2024 team!
Raised so far
$5,073
Our goal
$5,000
