The Big Bike-Off Fundraising Challenge has begun! Will you help us raise the funds needed to make the best Biketober ever?
Wherever you are, Biketober happens near you
Biketober is the ultimate grassroots festival of bikes. Wherever you are in Tāmaki Makaurau, Biketober events happen near you. They are organised by and for local communities. Events as diverse as food tours by bike, pedal-powered cinema, bike scavenger hunts, and pump track parties bring people together, get people riding, and make biking visible. Here are some examples of events from Biketober 2024!
Visibility will make the difference in 2025
That visibility matters more than ever this year. In October we will be welcoming newly elected Councillors and Local Board members. We will be welcoming them with a display of joyful bike events in their neighbourhoods, showcasing how their communities come alive on bikes. We will showcase the abundant community demand for cycling and cycling infrastructure investment. This celebration of cycling as the kick-start to their term will set a foundation to support bike-friendly decisions for the rest of their time in office.
Please help us to realise this vision for Biketober by donating and encouraging your friends and coworkers to donate too. Together, we’ll demonstrate just how important it is to support cycling – and safe cycling infrastructure.
Creating empowered communities on bikes
Your contributions will not only help fund the festival but also fuel the downstream impacts from Biketober. A bigger-than-ever Biketober empowers communities to advocate for safer streets and better cycling facilities. Every dollar raised goes directly into organising the festival as a whole, and supporting vibrant community-led events, ensuring they’re accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Imagine the joy and excitement as families, friends, and neighbours come together, discovering the region by cycle and creating lasting memories.
Support a healthier, more connected future
By participating in the Big Bike-Off Fundraising Challenge, you’re not just donating to a cause; you’re investing in a healthier, more connected future for Tāmaki Makaurau. Your support will help make biking a viable, fun, and safe option for everyone, regardless of age or ability. Together, we can pave the way for a greener, more sustainable city where cycling is an ordinary part of daily life.
Join us in this exciting journey. Let’s pedal towards a brighter, more bike-friendly future! Thank you for your generosity and commitment to making Biketober a resounding success.
Already donated, keen to help in other ways?
1. Share this fundraiser with your workplace, friends, and family
We want this fundraiser to reach as many people as possible. You can help simply by sharing the campaign link (https://givealittle.co.nz/event/biggest-bike-celebration-ever) on social media, or via email. Check out our promo kit which includes imagery and text social posts to get you started.
2. Become a Fundraising Champion
Fundraising Champions are cheerleaders who spread the word and encourage others in their area to fundraise. As a Champion, you might run a fundraiser with your friends, as a work team or at your school. Offline events like dress-up days, sponsored rides or sausage sizzles can sit under our online crowdfunding campaign, so you can give us a hand in a way that suits you best.
➜ Reach out to our Volunteer Manager Phoebe: volunteer@bikeauckland.org.nz to be connected with other Champions and get on board with fun fundraising activities like Karaoke by bike! Or, share your amazing ideas with us for other ways you can help.
➜ Here are some fundraising ideas
3. Help us connect with potential match funders
We are putting together a match funding pot to motivate increased generosity from our community by doubling their donations.
➜ If you would like to help us connect with potential match funders, or you or your company want to be a match donor, email fio@bikeauckland.org.nz
Together, we’ll demonstrate just how important it is to support cycling, and safe cycling infrastructure.
