Fundraise for Ride2School

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The Peaks Challenge Ride2School fundraiser is back! 

We need your help to get more school children riding bikes and walking to school. 

In the 1970s, 8 in 10 students rode or walked to school. Today, that number has dropped to just 2 in 10. The Ride2School program is working to turn this around, building lifelong healthy habits, reducing congestion, and creating safer, more active communities. 

 

Set Up Your Fundraising Page

This year, as you take on 235km and climb more than 4,500 meters in just one day, we’re asking you to use your monumental effort to help us tackle an equally big challenge, getting Australia’s kids moving again. 

Set up your fundraising page now and help raise funds for Ride2School as you train for Peaks Challenge 2026.  

Set up your page here

In a rush? Donate to Ride2School now!

What is Ride2School?

 

Ride2School is Bicycle Network’s flagship program that inspires and supports students, families, and school communities to embrace active travel. By making bike riding and walking safe, fun, and accessible, Ride2School empowers young people to build healthy habits that last a lifetime.

The importance of Ride2School goes beyond the school gate. Riding to school helps children stay active, boosts their confidence, and improves focus and academic performance. It also reduces traffic congestion, creates safer streets around schools, and supports healthier, more connected communities.

Every trip made by bike or on foot contributes to a more sustainable future, giving kids the opportunity to enjoy one of life’s simple joys while helping to create lasting change in the way we move.

 
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What you will be supporting

Open Streets is one of Ride2School’s award-winning programs. Open Streets transforms school zones into car-free spaces at drop-off and pick-up, encouraging walking, riding and community connection while improving safety, reducing congestion, and showing what a healthier future could look like.

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Resources

How to Use Your Social Media Templates to Promote Your Fundraiser 

We’ve created ready-to-use social media templates to make it easy for you to share your fundraiser and inspire donations. This guide will show you how to use them and link your Raisely fundraising page on Instagram, Facebook, X, Strava, and LinkedIn. 

General Tips for Using the Templates 

Download the Templates here

How to add link in profile bio:  

  • You can’t put clickable links directly in captions, so include your Raisely link in your bio. In your caption, write: “Link in bio to donate!” 

How to add in link Story:  

  • Add your template image/video to a Story, then use the ‘Link’ sticker to paste your Raisely link. Viewers can tap it to donate. 
  • Highlights: Save your fundraising Stories into a Highlight so new followers can find your link easily. 
  • Upload the template as a post (image/video). 
  • Paste your Raisely link into the caption – links are clickable here. 
  • Pin your fundraising post to the top of your profile/page for visibility. 
  • You can also share updates, progress, or thank-yous in follow-up posts. 
  • Upload the template image/video. 
  • Add a short message: why you’re fundraising + your Raisely link. 
  • Keep it snappy (under 280 characters). Example: 

“I’m fundraising to support [cause]. Every dollar helps! Donate here [your Raisely link]” 

  • Re-share regularly with new angles (e.g., milestones, training updates). 
  • After completing a training ride for Peaks, click “Add Description” before saving. 
  • Paste your Raisely link into the description along with a short message (e.g., “Training ride for my fundraiser – support me here: [link]”). 
  • Add your template as a post in the Strava feed for extra visibility. 
  • Upload the template with a professional-style caption. 
  • Share why this cause matters to you and how colleagues can support. 
  • Paste your Raisely link into the post – it will generate a clickable preview. 
  • Consider tagging your workplace or colleagues if they’re supportive. 
  • Tag the campaign or organisation so they can reshare your post. 
  • Use hashtags related to your event/cause #PeaksChallenge #Ride2SchoolFund #RideForAReason  
  • Post regularly – not just once. Share updates as you get closer to your fundraising goal. 
  • Thank your supporters publicly when donations come in. 

Remember: people are more likely to donate when they see your story. Use the templates as the base, then make it personal with your words and journey.