Mountain Bike Rotorua is continuing its celebrated community initiative, Share the Ride for Xmas, by gifting brandnew Giant mountain bikes to ten local whānau.
The programme invites the community to nominate deserving individuals and families who would benefit greatly from having a brand-new mountain bike.
Dozens of heartfelt nominations have been submitted, sharing stories of individuals facing mobility challenges, enduring chronic pain, or dedicating their time to voluntary work for the community.
Despite their efforts and contributions, many nominees share a common struggle: the inability to afford their own bicycles. In response, Mountain Bike Rotorua's owners—Takurua Mutu, Tuhua Mutu, Jayne Hendrikse, and Janine Kavanagh—have selected ten deserving recipients to receive brand-new Giant bikes this Christmas, with a total value of over $10,000.
Since its inception, Share the Ride has delivered…
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Adventure (Digital) - 1 Issue, February - March 2025