ALMOST 100 riders on postie bikes visited Bright P-12 College last Wednesday morning as part of their six-day 1300km adventure for the 11th Variety Postie Bike Dash.

And the visitors came bearing a special gift, donating $4680 to the college, as part of $32,000 given to schools on their journey, which started in Yass on November 3 and ended in Cootamundra last Friday.

“We were delighted to welcome the Variety Postie Bike Dash team of riders to Bright P-12 College," principal Jean Olley said.

"The atmosphere was one of celebration as the 100 riders stopped by our school for breakfast.

"The Variety Postie Dash's generous donation of $4680 will be invested in art supplies for our lunchtime art programs for all students from prep to Year 12 to enjoy as well as hiking packs for our very popular Outdoor Education program.

"Staff and students at Bright P-12 College are proud to be involved with this great community event.”

The Variety Postie Bike Dash, with participants riding a Honda CT110, CT110X or NBC110, has raised more than $2 million over the past decade for Variety – the Children’s

Charity NSW/ACT, with around $250,000 raised this year to support kids who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability.

Variety NSW/ACT CEO, Tony Warner, said the motoring event has a strong tradition of supporting kids and families in remote and rural areas in keeping with its mission to ensure all Australian children can reach their full potential, regardless of ability or background.

The 2024 Variety Postie Bike Dash was proudly sponsored by First National Real Estate, Tamex Transport and Australia Post.