SUBURBAN footpaths and bitumen roads are the natural habitat of the postie bike, but a group of Tamworth locals is about to put them to the test over dirt tracks, forestry trails and gravel backroads.
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The four – Peter Brazel, Neal Albert, David Doherty and Peter Ryan – are preparing to embark on the inaugural Variety Postie Bike Dash, a six-day, two-wheel journey through rural NSW towns in support of kids in need.
Thirty riders will leave Newcastle on November 2, passing through Gloucester, Wingham, Nowendoc, Walcha, Manilla, Spring Ridge, Quirindi, Sandy Hollow and Scone.
Given the pre-requisite for this new event is owning a standard Honda CT110 postie bike, the group are ensuring their bikes are ready for the challenge ahead.
Mr Brazel, who rallied the group together, was responsible for sourcing the bikes and purchased three standard 2010 postie bikes at auction for Neal, David and himself, while Peter Ryan bought his from the local bike dealer.
“As our bikes are all standard, we luckily didn’t have any modifications to make ... so we just need to make time to do a couple of practice rides,” Mr Brazel said.
For the foursome, the Postie Dash is an ideal opportunity to have some fun and help Variety, a cause close to their hearts, with Neal, David and Mr Ryan having participated in the Variety Bash in the past.
With a fundraising goal of $60,000, participants are asked to fundraise a minimum of $1500, the local riders already up to $12,000 between them.
A spirit of adventure and the desire to help children in need are fuelling their efforts.
“We are particularly looking forward to getting out and about, seeing Variety’s great work with the children first hand and simply, ‘smelling the serenity’, and for me, personally, letting Neal, Dave and Peter Ryan eat my dust,” Mr Brazel joked.
