The 2024 Variety Adventure Ride returns this March with a six day, 1500km journey supporting kids in need and delivering an economic boost to rural communities.
The annual event for adventure bike enthusiasts will depart Jindabyne on 17 March and travel through the Victorian High Country – taking in the sweeping mountain views from the iconic Craig’s Hut – before returning through Merimbula and back to Lake Jindabyne on 22 March.
Variety NSW/ACT CEO, Tony Warner, said the 30 registered participants have each raised a minimum of $2,500, with the event hoping to generate over $90,000 by the time the bikes complete the dirt tracks and scenic trails.
“Variety NSW/ACT supports children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability,” he said.
“Our motoring events play a vital role in raising funds to help kids in need, particularly those in remote and regional communities where families and schools often face challenges in accessing the support and resources required for each child to reach their full potential,” he said.
Variety will deliver $17,098 in grants to two schools and a community organisation on the Adventure Ride route:
- Delegate Public School will receive $6,670 for playground seating.
- Porepunkah Primary School will receive $4,374 to develop a woodworking program for students at risk of disengagement due to disability, low levels of literacy or anxiety.
- Mansfield Junior Football Club will receive $6,054 for sporting equipment.
In addition to the grants, more than $55,000 will be injected into regional communities with overnight accommodation, meals, fuel and more for the 30 motorcyclists, as well as the 20 strong support team.
“We provide a full support crew, including a baggage vehicle, medical and mechanicals teams, to take the stress out of everything and enable our riders to enjoy the incredible alpine ridges and thrilling descents we have planned,” said Tony.
“It really is the ultimate feel-good experience – getting your adventure bike out on the roads it was made for and having great fun with old mates or new friends, all while knowing you’re giving back to the community.”
Nick Johnson, who has represented sponsor, Pickles, since the event began in 2020, is keen to hit the road.
“I have been involved with Variety for 20 years having previously taken part in the B-to-B Bash,” he said.
“When the opportunity to be involved in a new Variety motorbike event came around, I couldn’t wait to be involved and it’s something I really look forward to each year.”
For more information, visit https://www.variety.org.au/nsw/event/varietyadventureride/
MEDIA CONTACT: Michelle Van Doninck, Variety Communications Manager – 0402 851 475 or [email protected]
2024 VARIETY ADVENTURE RIDE
The Variety Adventure Ride is proudly sponsored by Pickles
DAY 1: Sunday 17 March: Jindabyne – Omeo – Bright
DAY 2: Monday 18 March: Bright – Craig’s Hut – Mansfield
DAY 3: Tuesday 19 March: Mansfield – Licola – Sale
DAY 4: Wednesday 20 March: Sale – Lakes Entrance
DAY 5: Thursday 21 March: Lakes Entrance – Delegate – Merimbula
DAY 6: Friday 22 March: Merimbula – Jindabyne
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