Tue, Aug 13, 2024 6:00 AM
Getting girls into bikes with international movie night
World Ride Movie Night organiser Stacey Walden with her daughter Cecelia. The event was rescheduled from June. Photo: Matt Lawrey.
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Richmond mum and teacher Stacey Walden is so keen to get girls into cycling she’s bringing an international selection of women’s mountainbike films to Nelson this month.
The World Ride Movie Night at Nelson College for Girls at 7pm on Friday, 16 August, will also support the World Ride Charity, a non-profit that works to empower women globally through mountainbiking.
World Ride has programs to help get local women mountain biking in Nepal, Guatemala, Peru, Lesotho, Botswana, and Iran.
It’s the second year Stacey has brought the film fundraiser to Nelson.
“Women get a bit forgotten in sport… we did the kids’ enduro mountainbike race last year and it was like three-quarters boys – there’s still a gap,” she says.
“By showcasing women and girls, and how they can ride just as well as guys and have a lot of fun, helps to promote riding for women.”
The evening will feature movies and fundraising auctions and spot prizes.
Stacey says there will be a night at The Gorge and shuttle passes, lessons with Wheel Woman, Kiwi Journeys ferry passes and a top from Nancy up for grabs.
Other supporters include Mons Royale, Evo, My Ride and Village Cycles.
The first 12 people to buy tickets will get a drink from Chia Sisters and Stacey will have Pete’s Lemonade on sale as well.
Ten percent of the profits will also go towards supporting Bike Hub Nelson.
Tickets ($20 for adults and $10 for kids) are available via the World Ride Mtb Movie Night Fundraiser Facebook event page, and at the door.
