1000km to support kids in need - I’m going to leave the world of Zwift and hit the road, not literally this time

In 2020, I was involved in a hit-and-run cycling accident. I was fortunate to walk away (well… limp away). For a couple of years, I could count the number of outdoor rides I’d done on one hand. Most of my cycling since then has been on Zwift — virtual rides and races.

But in 2022, Chain Reaction lured me back outside for an incredible, safe, and well-organised fundraising ride for children in need. With support from my fantastic friends and work mates, Pure Good, and Chain Reaction, I’m back again — ready to tackle this challenge and raise funds for a great cause.

This time, I’ll be trading Queensland’s warm climate for the beautiful (? aka punishing, rugged, and chilly) terrain of Aotearoa — riding 1,000+ km with over 14,000 metres of climbing in just 7 days.

Funds raised will go to support our major charity partners, So They Can and BaptistCare HopeStreet.

Anything and everything helps — please support us if you can.

Thanks for your generosity,
Mike

Thank You To My Donors

Mike Carpendale

Kicking off the 2025 Challenge - raising funds for kids in need

$2.02k

Dan Frith

$515.50

Pratyush Khare

$500

Joe Houghes

Good work bro. You are an awesome human being, and an inspiration to many people.

$270

Mike Nelson

You are an inspiration mate! May tailwinds prevail and best of luck Mike!

$270

Yi Shuen Chin

Good luck with the ride carps

$211

Jason Walker

Go for it, Carp!

$211

Nathan King

Go Carps! What a legendary effort 👌

$158.25

Lam

Wonderful cause Mike! Go Go Go! You are amazing!

$158.25

Mattoo

Thanks for everything you do for the kids in need mate. Wishing you a safe and fun ride.

$150

Anonymous

Such a great thing you're doing Mike!

$106.12

Daniel Norris

Good luck Carps, my legs are sore just thinking.about this ride!!!

$106.12

Adrian Simays

Way to go Carps!

$106.12

Simon Barnard

$106.12

Woody

Great cause, great bloke. Enjoy the ride

$106.12

Fish

Get it

$106.12

Hank Menefee

Great cause mate. Hope you guys crush it!!

$106.12

Glen Kerr

Go team Pure !!!! Funds to motivate giving Roshy a push up the hills !!!

$106.12

Ryan Arsenault

Fantastic cause Carps - best of luck on the journey! You’ll crush it!

$106.12

Jaikrit Negi

Good work mate. All the best !

$104.92

Kellie Wheeler

$100

Tristan And Stefanie Todd

$54.12

Joff Pearce

An incredible commitment to riding 1000KM for charity, hope you really enjoy it

$54.12

Nick Paddon-row

$54.12

Michael Huynh

$54.12

Jon Owings

$54.12

Anonymous

Top effort Carps!

$54.12

Benjamin Chan

Mike, love to support you here. Go Go Go

$54.12

Yifeng Jiang

Go Carps!

$52.92

Wayne Varney

Great work !

$52.92

Stuart Low

Nice one Mike - combining your love of cycling with a great cause.

$33.15

Anonymous

A very good cause! Hope the challenge goes well!

$33.15

Pankaj Navani

Thanks you Mike, you are a noble person, more power to you

$27.81