Welcome to the Ride!

The Central South Island Charity Bike Ride was started in 2005 with the aim of raising funds for local charities. We have held a ride annually since then raising
a total of $437,000 for our nominated charities.

Our Key Objectives are:

• To raise money for small local charities/groups

• To motivate people to participate & increase personal health and fitness

• To raise awareness of the existence of local support and service groups

• To bring about attitudinal changes in relation to people with disabilities

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Ride 2010 Information

The Central South Island Charity Bike Ride is a three day event which was held over the 25th, 26th & 27th Feb, 2010 and is the only one of its kind in New Zealand.

Cyclists from all over New Zealand and as far afield as Australia participated in the Ride and along the way will enjoyed three days of fun and friendship as well as some of New Zealands most spectacular scenery.

Day 1: The Cyclists travelled from Timaru to Kurow where they stayed overnight.

Day 2: At the crack of dawn, the riders cycled to the Army Barracks at Lake Tekapo.

Day 3: The final leg! Riders travelled back to Timaru & completed the 369km journey for a well earned rest & the Annual Charity Dinner at 6pm

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