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GOOD SPORT
from Capital 83
by Capital
RIDE IN STYLE
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The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a most dapper charity event. Riders don their finest suits and ride vintage motorcycles to raise funds for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research. Founded in Sydney by Mark Hawwa in 2012, the event now happens in 115 countries, and about 340,000 riders have participated in total. They have raised 46.4 million NZD, and this year they hope to raise a further 8.8 million NZD. The ride will be held on 22 May in Wellington, and in other centres In New Zealand and around the world.
DON’T WEAR WHITE
Release you inner swamp monster for the 2022 Wellington Touch Guy and Gal Challenge. Face tunnels, hurdles, water crossings, net climbs, and a whole lot of mud. This year’s 20th anniversary event will be held at Camp Wainui, Wainuiomata on 28 May, with a choice between a six or 12-kilometre run. It can also be run as a group or corporate team event. Fear not, there’ll be hot showers at the end, so you shouldn’t have to sit on a bin bag for the drive home.
RAMP IT UP
A new $5.64-million skatepark is proposed for Kilbirnie. A roller derby coach and skater herself, Councillor Teri O’Neill asked for a feasibility study for the project. The council had already made plans to upgrade existing parks (Treetops in Berhampore, and Waitangi Park), agreeing in 2021 to invest $1.5-million over the next 10 years. The proposed park, however, is intended to raise the bar in “purpose, design, and delivery. ”
ON YOUR MARKS
The Wellington marathon returns for the 25th year on 19 June. The run heads through the CBD, along the waterfront, to Scorching Bay, and back. If the full 42km doesn’t take your fancy there’s also a half marathon, a 10km run, and the Kids' Magic Mile. All entrants start and end at the Sky Stadium, the ramp up to the stadium being the only hill on the course (phew). Run for charity, or as a personal challenge, or just relax and cheer them on from the finish line.
