get bikes up to the torres strait
AU$20,222
of $20,000 stretchmths ago
Successful on 11th Dec 2024 at 1:00PM.
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93 chosen
Est. delivery is Nov 24
Be a Gang Member Sponsor (get a sticker)
Think you'd never support someone to join a gang? Well, think again! Because if you do, then you can know that you have enabled another member to join in the funnest gang in town, the bike-to-school bus gang. Where getting to school is the aim, and riding or rolling is the game. If you get this perk, know you have contributed to something transformational and in return, you get a "gang member sponsor" sticker.
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51 chosen / 49 available
Est. delivery is Jun 25
Give a Bike: be a ride revolutionary (get a t-shirt, sticker + public announcement + name in the hall of fame)
Really believe in the transformational power of self-propulsion? Us too! And this one is for you. Your support gets another kid or family on a bike, and that's pretty awesome. In return you get a t-shirt, sticker and a personalised thank-you message, delivered while riding a bike! [A video of someone riding on Thursday Island while shouting your name will be posted on social media and delivered to your inbox] + name in the hall of fame (online).
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9 chosen / 5 available
Est. delivery is Jun 25
EARLY BACKER Names A Bike (you get a t-shirt + sticker + name in the hall of fame)
Wheely Nelson? Tread Zeppelin? Or just Gary Edwards? Or [Your Business Name]? Whatever you like*, name a bike. Limited to first 25 supporters. We'll print, paint or stick it onto the funded bike. You get a sponsor sticker + t-shirt to say thanks! You get a t-shirt + sticker + name in the hall of fame - online. *within limits! e.g. must accord with the spirit of the game - nothing controversial, of course + no refunds on poor form.
8 chosen / 17 available
Est. delivery is Jun 25
Exclusive Private Tour (in-person or virtual tour + map + sticker + t-shirt + name in hall of fame)
A once-in-a-lifetime tour of Waibene/Thursday Island and handdrawn map with landmarks drawn by a talented but untrained child — If you're not on T.I. - this will be a private virtual bike tour - led by our local mobility enthusiast(s)—where you’ll see the island’s scenic loop route and key sites. You’ll even get shout-outs during the ride! //OR// If you're on or able to get to T.I. in 2025, you can have a real-life bike* tour! Shout-outs may be embarrassing, but everyone will know your name. *bike can be supplied, if needed. You also get a sticker, t-shirt and name in the hall of fame (online).
4 chosen / 6 available
Est. delivery is Jun 25
Sponsor A Local Bike Surgeon (get a t-shirt, sticker + logo + credit + hall of fame + applause)
Want a ride revolution that lasts? Us too! So let's get a local First Nations person operating as a bike surgeon. This requires training, tools and experience - all of which are hard and expensive to come by when you're in the Torres Strait. Your support will help to fund this ambition and move the region one step closer to a lasting Ride Revolution. You get a sticker, t-shirt, and name listed in the Hall of Fame (online) and... + For businesses, organisations and groups interested in supporting this campaign, get your logo stamped on the back of the project t-shirts (only limited spaces available) and credit recognised in all relevant public communications. + Any supporter on or able to get to T.I. in 2025 (on agreed dates) can also join us at the monthly bike hospital and be given an applause in person from all in attendance, and be given a private tour of T.I. by bike* + $50 lunch for two at Island Stars Cafe). + Remote supporters can receive an applause delivered to their inbox from Bike Hospital attendees and a private tour of T.I. by bike in digital form + $50 credit to spend at Island Stars Gallery shop (shipping additional). *a bike can be supplied, if needed.
1 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Jun 25
Be the Bridge (get a sticker, t-shirt, logo + name in the hall of fame + optional private tour + performance + bike for Syd/Melb supporters)
The major barrier to having more bikes available on T.I. is the cost of sea freight between mainland Australia and the Torres Strait. We hope to bring up a container load, but this comes at a significant cost... about $128 per km in fact. Your contribution would be an effective bridge of the 39 km gulf. If you select this perk you will enable this project to overcome the tyranny of distance created by a body of water. You get a t-shirt + sticker + name in the hall of fame and... + If you're in or can get yourself to the Torres Strait in 2025 (dates to be agreed) you can have a tour of the local area by foot, bike, or boat, 2 tickets to the Island Stars Malu Experience performance* and $100 credit to spend at the Island Stars Gallery; + For Sydney based supporters, you get a high quality refurbished bike worth $500 from Revolve Recycling in Alexandria (you must be able to collect in 2025). + For Melbourne based supporters, you get a high quality refurbished bike worth $500 from Brainwave Bikes in Dingley Village (you must be able to collect in 2025). +.If you are outside of these areas, you get $500 credit to spend at renowned Island Stars Gallery in 2025 (shipping additional). + For businesses, organisations and groups, your contribution gets your logo or name stamped on the back of the project t-shirt (limited spaces available) and credit recognised in all relevant public communications. *subject to agreed dates and available bookings, or Island Stars credit of the same value will be offered.
0 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Jun 25
Mobilise A Mum (you get a sticker + name in the hall of fame)
Know how epic it is to carry someone else on the back of your bike? Especially when that person is your own giggling child? Feel like you've discovered the best parenting hack ever? Well, let's get a mum (or dad! or granny/aka!) a baby seat so they can experience that same pleasure - the baby will love it too. You get a sticker and your name in the hall of fame (online).
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50 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Jun 25
Tour de T.I.
Need a tour more accessible than the one in France? Well this is for you. Enjoy the full 5 km lap of Waibene/Thursday Island from the comfort of your living room via video - including personal anecdotes and insights from the guide. //OR// If you are on T.I. or can get here in 2025, come along for a proper lap* - no training required! It's that pleasant. May be a group ride, depending on numbers :) *A bike can be supplied, if you need.
10 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Jun 25
Be A Gang Leader (get powers + a sticker + name in the hall of fame)
This reward gets you exclusive powers (+ a sticker + name in the hall of fame - online). What does this mean? You are the one time gang leader. You lead the bike-to-school pack that rides to school together every Friday of term. You choose the music, the bike-based dance moves, the dress up theme (optional), and even the route (as long as we get to school on time!). If you're not here or can't get here, but would like to lead from afar - then you can make a playlist, decide the theme, and pick the route - all from your living room! If you're on T.I. or can make your way here in 2025, then you can lead in real life!* *A bike can be provided, if you need. This perk is for adults only, or a child accompanied by an adult.
4 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Jun 25