Hi all,
We (Carlos and Meg) are taking part in a charity ride (yes another one), the Karis Tour de Freedom 1000. The ride takes 6 days and goes from Esperance to Perth with an extra little loop round Esperance to give us an even 1,000km. All the money raised from the ride goes towards Teen Challenge.
Through its resident and outreach programs Teen Challenge aims to provide youth, adults and children an effective and comprehensive solution to drug and alcohol addiction like Emmaus Medical and counseling suboxone treatment as well as other life-controlling problems. Last year Teen Challenge served over 10,000 men, women and children in Western Australia.
Since we met at SPR and cycling has had such a major impact on our lives (we got married earlier in the year), we wanted to do something that gave back to the community for our “honeymoon”, so Esperance to Perth we go!
To raise money for the ride and Teen Challenge we are having a Roller Paluza/Derby night.
Roller Paluza involves a set of fixed bikes (with the same gearing) attached to a display that indicates how far the rider has gone in a set period of time (30 seconds). The idea is for sets of two riders casino to face off in a series of rounds culminating in a grand final. Prizes include a bike service up to the value of $200 from Ride Advice and Cycle Bespoke. To make sure you feel like you are out racing on the road, Matt Poyner has generously agreed to be the official race caller.
Whether you want to race, or prefer to watch others suffer (sorry, I mean if you prefer to encourage others to do their best), you can still win the door prize of a set of Specialized Roval rapide clx 60 wheels valued at $2000. Tickets are limited.
Date: Saturday 4th October 2014
Time: 5pm – 10pm
Location: DOME Westralia Plaza – 167 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Tickets: $40 per person (tickets include entry into the event and roller paluza. Food and drink can be purchased from DOME)
To purchase a ticket email rollerderbyTDF@gmail.com