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PB (aka Peter Bichan) is cycling the length of NZ this summer to raise funds for a new kitchen at Capernwray Bible School
Fuelled by pies, dehydrated meals and chocolate, sleeping in cabins and in his tent, PB will pedal his trusty mountain bike 100-150km/day down the length of NZ, with all his gear... over the heat of summer 2021. (Above pic is leaving Cape Reinga on Jan 22).
Distance to travel: 3000km = 1864 miles
Total altitude gained: 35,000m = 114,829 feet (Over 4x the height of Mt Everest).
What's he cycling for?
There is a real need to renovate the aging kitchen facilities on the Monavale campus in Cambridge. Now is an ideal time to start fundraising whilst Covid-19 has temporarily closed Capernwray Bible School.
Our chef at Capernwray, Dean, has done an amazing job over the years in a kitchen that has not been designed to cater for the large numbers we regularly have on-site. Not only are we becoming non code-compliant with the flooring and shelving but there are also some current pain points: lack of space, terrible work flow, a chiller that is too small and various surfaces are not fit for purpose.
We are aiming to raise NZ$140,000 of which we have $70,000 pledged as a matching grant. In the exciting event of having more funds arrive than anticipated the remainder will go toward other school upgrade projects.
You can partner with PB in this epic journey, by either:
- making a one-time donation or,
- by sponsoring him for every kilometre he accomplishes.
PB's Epic Ride on-the-go
Started: 22 JAN 2021.
Goal: $140,000 (NZ)
PB's Latest Ride Blogs
Follow the journey @capernwray.newzealand on Instagram:
30 days - 3000km - Cycling NZ
We have been blessed with a gift that can get the project started, but we will have a shortfall. To meet this, the director of Capernwray Bible School, Peter Bichan (PB) has volunteered to undertake a fundraising bike ride the length of NZ. Starting at Cape Reinga and winding his way through the country using highways, gravel roads & mountain bike tracks; PB will make his way to Bluff at the bottom of the South Island.
This 3000km jaunt is planned to take under 30 days and about 6kg off his body weight!
Sponsors supporting PB's 3000
Huge thanks goes out to the sponsors that are helping support this epic fundraising ride.
Follow PB's Journey
PB will be updating his blog about his journey right here!
He'll be carrying a tracker device as he makes progress cycling down New Zealand this summer. If you'd like to reach out to PB, email him here.
Sponsor per km!
You can sponsor PB via a set amount per kilometre he cycles, or choose your own total amount. Pop your details in the form, and PB will follow up with you when he's completed his cycling mission! Please note all dollar amounts are in NZ Dollars. Thanks for your support!
Check out some fun facts about the length of the ride here>
