Pedal Project is using the power of bikes to provide Trail Therapy and allowing you to win a dream ebike while supporting at-risk youth. For the second year the charity, which currently provides weekly mental health counselling and a healthy outdoors outlet for 120 children from schools in Macassar and Stand, will be staging a Dream Bike raffle to raise funds for the programme and their bold expansion plans. Together with South African cycling industry brands – Outer Cycles, South Industries, Lyne, ArmourRide, Paint by Jared, and the Hanger Bike Co – Pedal Project are inviting individuals and organisations to support PedalForGood by joining the RaffleForGood to win a custom Hasie and the Robots etched Outer Cycles Link full suspension e-bike.
PedalForGood is a transformative youth development program that uses mountain biking as a tool for engaging at-risk youth and providing essential community-based mental health services. By combining the therapeutic benefits of the sport with a holistic approach to trail therapy, PedalForGood aims to sustain its current cohort of participants and expand to include an improved facilitator curriculum in 2025.
“For the 2024 SA Dream bike raffle, we are proud to partner with local bike heroes for Heritage Monthm and will be built on the Outer Cycles, who will contribute their newly launched Link e-bike to the cause,” Pedal Project founder Jaco van der Linde said. “This unique e-bike, designed for trail enthusiasts and adventurers, has been personalised by famed designer and pop artist Johan Johnston of Hasie and the Robots. The frame has then been painted by Jared Mahaffey and protected with ArmourRide to complete the bespoke package which will not only look great but will also fly through the singletracks.”
“The bike has already been. named Silwane which means beast in Fanakalo, which pays homage to the South African land, showcasing a distinct and visually striking aesthetic,” Van der Linde continued. “Additionally, the bike boasts locally crafted carbon wheels from South Industries, a premium cockpit and dropper post from Lyne Components, and has been expertly assembled by World Cup mechanic Jonty Neethling, at The Hanger Bike Co. Each of these contributions highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and local talent that have gone into creating this masterpiece.”
With each raffle ticket purchased, participants will not only stand a chance to win this extraordinary bike but, also contribute to a meaningful cause. Three hours of Trail Therapy for a child will be funded by every two raffle tickets purchased, furthering the Pedal Project mission to support and uplift youth in need.
To view the dream bike in person stay tuned to the Pedal Project’s social media handles as it will be displayed at The Hanger Bike Co, Knipe Durbanville, the Willowbridge Mall, Hellsend Stellenbosch, Root44, East City Cycles, The Bike Park at Constantia Uitsig, and more keep an eye on our Socials. To purchase raffle tickets and support PedalForGood, by joining the RaffleForGood, visit https://pedalproject.co.za/sadreambike/ and follow our trail on social media @pedalforogood.
About Pedal Project Pedal Project is dedicated to empowering at-risk youth through mountain biking and community-based mental health services. By offering trail therapy and fostering a supportive environment, we aim to create positive change and expand opportunities for young people across South Africa.
