Arapuke Awesome’25

25 – 26 April, 2025

They’re back – more awesome and crazy than ever!

Mark, Brenton, Chris, Dave and Andy – with Hans, CEO of NZST and a heap of willing supporters – are ready to take on the bonkers challenge that is Arapuke Awesome … a 24 hour marathon riding the trails of Arapuke Mountain Bike Park in Palmerston North.

RAISED: $7,740

Arapuke Awesome’25

25 – 26 April, 2025

They’re back – more awesome and crazy than ever!

Mark, Brenton, Chris, Dave and Andy – with Hans, CEO of NZST and a heap of willing supporters – are ready to take on the bonkers challenge that is Arapuke Awesome … a 24 hour marathon riding the trails of Arapuke Mountain Bike Park in Palmerston North.

RAISED: $7,740

They’re back – more awesome and crazy than ever!

Mark, Brenton, Chris, Dave and Andy – with Hans, CEO of NZST and a heap of willing supporters – are ready to take on the bonkers challenge that is Arapuke Awesome … a 24 hour marathon riding the trails of Arapuke Mountain Bike Park in Palmerston North.

Why?

Because six years ago Mark’s son Jayden was riding these same trails when a freak accident left him a T12 para using a wheelchair. And Mark and his mates want to give back to the Trust that supported Jayden and the whole whānau as they all came to terms with what their new future would be.

This year Jayden can’t be there … he’s busy grooming the ski slopes in Whistler, Canada … but the rest can’t wait. They’ve been training and planning and plotting to make it bigger and better than ever! This will be the THIRD Arapuke Awesome so they know what they’re about (and yet they’re still willing to put their bodies on the line for this …).

The ride is taking place from 10am Anzac Day (Friday 25th ) until 10am on Sat 26th April. They would love you to come along for a visit and to cheer them on – maybe even bike a shift with them?

Most importantly – give them money, make a donation, and help them raise a whopping $25,000 to support a cause they all fervently believe in.

Questions?

Please get in touch if you have any questions – Su Marshall (Fundraising Manager) su.marshall@nzspinaltrust.org.nz

Our Supporter Comments..

  1. Ann Kent

    $50.00

  2. Sue Gardner

    $10.00
    Thank you! what an amazing thing you are doing.

  3. James Denholm

    $50.00

  4. Dave Rhodes-Robinson

    $50.00

  5. Taman Toyota Craig

    $200.00
    Hope you popped a few wheelies, Dave.

  6. Karen George

    $10.00
    Congrats on another successful event for this great cause. Well done Team !!

  7. Kirsty Hoffman

    $50.00

  8. Tony & Peri Coutinho

    $250.00

  9. Andrew Davis

    $50.00

  10. Kenny Kang

    $20.00

  11. LeeAnne Devereaux

    $60.00

  12. Randall McIlwaine

    $100.00
    Well done gents. Great effort

  13. Blair & Rach Macdonald

    $200.00
    Awesome effort team, love your work!!

  14. Danella Ainsworth

    $100.00
    Well done guys! Awesome effort. With hugs from the Ainsworth family.

  15. Berry family wanaka Berry

    $50.00
    Spinal Trust and Glentworth family are legends. Thank u for your support this year

  16. Gabby Baan

    $20.00
    Awesome effort everyone!

  17. Roland Riddell

    $50.00
    Love your work!

  18. B & K Wallace

    $250.00
    Awesome work team

  19. Barry & Lynette Templeton

    $50.00
    Well done team

  20. Velstand trails little

    $100.00
    Love your work

  21. Gina Livingstone

    $50.00
    Inspirational ! 👌🏻

  22. Michael Beuvink

    $100.00

  23. Samantha Anderson

    $30.00
    Good on you Andy and team. Great effort and worthy cause.

  24. Kellie Osborne

    $30.00
    Super proud of team Glentworth - they are very special humans xx

  25. Liam Ainsworth

    $50.00

  26. Dalys & Jimmy McKinnon

    $50.00
    Awesome guys i’m sure you’ll smash it out 🚲

  27. Scott & Lucy Hutchison

    $50.00
    Best of luck, go well.

  28. Brian Cruse

    $20.00

  29. McConnell Family

    $50.00
    Awesome work team Sorry we couldnt be there to support you in 2025

  30. Beth Hollier

    $20.00

  31. Stu & Maggie Oram

    $50.00
    You’ll smash it guys 👍👌🚵‍♂️

  32. Merryn Robson

    $20.00
    All the best guys.

  33. Emily Rhodes-Robinson

    $100.00
    Yewwwww!!!

  34. R Verdonk

    $100.00
    Go well guys! Kia kaha

  35. Heather Pedersen

    $50.00
    Inspirational people riding for inspirational people.

  36. Louise Donaldson

    $100.00

  37. Brittany Irvine

    $20.00

  38. Jeff & Noni Rowan

    $500.00

  39. P R

    $100.00
    Jayden is a remarkable example of dealing with , you must be very proud.

  40. Pete & Heather Rhodes-Robinson

    $100.00
    Nice work lads!

  41. Leanne Rhodes-Robinson

    $50.00
    Wow that sounds challenging! Good on you!

  42. betty Fraser

    $50.00
    Go hard guys !

  43. Rutherford & Bond and King Toyota Tilyard

    $500.00
    Awesome work, DRR.

  44. Catherine Wouters

    $100.00
    Go easy on the Palmy Boys Hansie! Thanks Glenty’s for your 3rd big effort for NZST!

  45. Conrad Lissington

    $20.00

  46. Dean & Kitty Tunnell

    $50.00

  47. Hamish Thompson

    $50.00
    Jayden……legend!!

  48. Brian Ashby

    $20.00
    The great work never stops. Best of luck

  49. Richard Devery

    $20.00

  50. Nerida Cleland

    $100.00

  51. Dave Rhodes-Robinson

    $500.00
    Great organisation that do an amazing job bringing light to some very dark places.

  52. Jemma Wallace

    $45.00

  53. David Manhire

    $150.00
    Have fun!

  54. Carletta and Paul Mac

    $50.00
    Hope the weather is kind and there are more down hills than up 🤣😅.

  55. Chelsea Ross

    $10.00
    Good luck guys - so awesome 🙂

  56. Bernadette Cassidy Bernadette Cassidy

    $40.00
    So happy to support this great event. Glentworth Family, you guys rock!

  57. Japac Homes

    $500.00
    Another year another epic event - well done to you all !!!

  58. Anita Hamilton

    $50.00
    Supporting the NZ Spinal Trust, so they can help people in the spinal community to see a positive future.

  59. Michael Butcher

    $500.00
    Awesome event!!! Smash it. Central Demolition is backing ya.

  60. Priscilla Brough

    $100.00
    Ka Rawe!!!!!! All the best!!!! You guys are awesome. Mike & Cilla

  61. Shelley Norrish

    $200.00

  62. Natalie Moess

    $25.00
    I'm wishing for fine weather for you.. all the very best.

  63. Miriam Baker

    $50.00
    What a great cause!!!

  64. Steph Christensen

    $100.00
    Happy to support such a great cause.

  65. RUSSELL BREBNER

    $100.00
    Looking forward to cutting some laps with you guys!

  66. S&T Xx

    $200.00

  67. Laurie Howell

    $20.00
    Go legends

  68. Zoe Glentworth

    $100.00
    SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS! Arohanunui to the Spinal Trust 🫶 Incredibly grateful for the ways you have supported Jayden and our whānau 🤍 karawhiua boyysss! I’ll see you out there! Love Z & C

  69. Samuel Fletcher

    $100.00
    Get it team!

  70. Meridee Beange

    $100.00
    Wheelie impressive stuff!

  71. Kathy Glentworth Icon Design

    $500.00
    So awesome that these lads are doing round three - for such an awesome organisation!

  72. Su Marshall

    $30.00
    Cannot convey how much I love you guys and what you do 🙂

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