Variety Postie Bike Dash is set to visit the Merimbula Public School

Now in its 10th year, the Variety Postie Bike Dash event began on Sunday November 5 and will cover an impressive 1130km over the course of six days.

The dash sees motorcycle enthusiasts mount their postie bike (Honda CT110, CT110X or NBC110) and make their way through the NSW South Coast and Snowy Mountains Region visiting schools and communities receiving grants from Variety.

The riders will be visiting Merimbula Public School on Wednesday, November 8 to meet the kids, show them their "power" machines and present them with the $5,000 grant. The grant will help the school purchase a range of new maths resources for its 380 students.

Tony Warner, CEO of Variety NSW and ACT said the crossover between the participants taking part in the ride and the beneficiaries welcoming them was "really exciting".

"It's just wonderful to be able to connect the participants to the beneficiaries of the money that those participants have had to raise to be able to go on the ride," he said.

"They can see where some of that money is going to be going very directly."

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Mr Warner said the Variety Postie Bike Dash event had grown a lot compared to previous years.

"We've got 120 participants coming through this year, it's the most we've ever had," he said.

The dash renowned for its adventurous spirit and charitable mission will take riders off the beaten track, travelling through the bush and countryside, stopping at regional towns to support schools and local communities.

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Over the past 10 years, the Variety Postie Bike Dash has collectively travelled an astounding 13,389.67 km.

In 2023, $35,000 in grants will be distributed across the ride, making a tangible impact on schools and communities along the way.

Mr Warner said there was a growing interest in the event as people took a keen interest in taking part in the fundraiser as well as discovering the areas they rode to.

"People want to get out and see regional New South Wales and experience their wonderful hospitality, as well as help give back to children and families in need," he said.