Book an experience Corporate Groups Digital Live Ride 2022 About the ride Since 2018, the real estate industry has supported Hands Across the Water through the Digital Live education program in Australia and three bike ride experiences in Thailand. Raising over 750,000, and with 100+ real estate agents on the road in Thailand, this experience is fast becoming the biggest charity initiative in the industry. Anyone and everyone from across the real estate sector is invited to join us. This is not a franchise exclusive ride. This is an industry ride. A place for the industry to come together as one and make a difference in the lives of those are that less fortunate while making a difference in their own lives. The Mekong Ride starts in Bueng Khan in Thailand’s North-East. You’ll follow the incredibly bio-diverse Mekong River before heading west through villages and rural communities not often visited by foreigners. Following a well-deserved rest day in the middle, you’ll ride into one of our homes, Home Hug in Yasothon to be greeted excitedly by the children you have worked so hard to support. "This ride is Amazing and one of the greatest philanthropic endeavours from the industry that I've ever seen." John Cunningham - Director of Cunningham's Real Estate and Board Member of REINSW Itinerary Mekong Ride - 500km in 5 days 20th March – Arrival in Bangkok 21st March – DIAKRIT Day 22nd March – Travel to Udon Thani 23rd March – Day 1 of Ride 24th March – Day 2 of Ride 25th March – REST DAY 26th March – Day 3 of Ride 27th March – Day 4 of Ride 28th March– Day 5 of Ride and Final Dinner 29th March – Travel Home Inclusions Accommodation Mekong Ride: 20th March - 28th March Hotels will be modest in their offering and often in remote areas. WiFi is not always available however majority of the hotels do have WiFi services. Hybrid Bike You will be riding a hybrid bike which is a flat bar bicycle with tyres that are thinner than a mountain bike and thicker than a road bike. You will have options to bring your own seats, seat covers, pedals and cleats and we will provide more information about this closer to the event Meals and Ground Transfers All meals excluding lunch on the rest day and the DIAKRIT Experience Day are covered in your registration. Our cycling provider takes care of breakfast, lunch and dinner on the rides and provides plenty of sustenance throughout the day at the water stops. You definitely don’t go hungry on the ride! Ground transfers between domestic flights are covered in your registration. You will be responsible for arranging your own airport transfer when you arrive into Thailand from Australia. Custom Cycling Kit Your registration includes a customised cycling jersey, bib and gloves. You will have the opportunity to order additional kit if you choose. You can bring your favourite pair of cycling knicks as a backup but out of respect for the sponsors we please ask riders to wear the supplied riding kit. Travel Bag and Team Shirt You will receive a Hands Across the Water travel bag for the trip. You will be required to use this bag on the trip for your main luggage. There is plenty of room in the bag for the tour and additional clothing you might want to bring for holidays pre or post the ride. You will also receive a Hands Across the Water training shirt to wear in the lead up to the ride. If you are doing the two day Ride you will not receive a bag. Support crew and bike mechanics We only work with the best and you will get to meet some of the nicest Thai people and support crew that you will have ever met. Nothing is too much trouble as long as you bring your manners. Our bike mechanics keep everything running tip top during your tour in Thailand. Individual Fundraising Profile Once you have registered and paid your deposit, you will receive a link to your personal fundraising page. You can update this page with your story and share your unique link to start raising funds. The team at Hands are here to support you with ideas so don’t be afraid to ask for help. Training Program You will receive a training program that will help prep you for your 500km journey. The key to your training will be time in the saddle as opposed to km’s ridden so even if the weather turns poor, you can get to the local gym or spin class to clock up your hours on the bike. Dedicated ride coordinator We have a team of people to help you through your journey but importantly there is a dedicated ride coordinator who is there to answer any questions about the ride and arrange any additional activities you might need to organise for your experience. We’re here to help so just ask! Ride Communications We’ll send you a rider information pack upon registration to get you on your way. You will also receive regular rider newsletters and invitations to a closed Facebook group where you will be able to support other riders and ask questions in a safe community. Download Ride Itinerary Download Travel Guide Cost and Payment Schedule Tour Cost Mekong Ride - AU$3,595 Please note that the registration does not include your international flights to Bangkok. Payment Schedule Deposit: $595 10th August - $500 10th September - $500 10th October - $500 10th November - $500 10th December - $500 10th January - $500 Single supplement available upon request. Cost for single share is $4,490 for Mekong. If you do have trouble sleeping or know that you are a loud snorer, we ask that out of courtesy to other riders, you book a single supplement. Please email [email protected] to make arrangements or ask questions. View Terms and Conditions Fundraising Requirement To participate, you will need to raise a minimum fundraising amount of $5000. Don’t worry – we will help you find your fundraising feet. Don't forget to check out our useful fundraising resources page. REGISTER TODAY - $595 SECURE YOUR SPOT - PAY LATER ** In the event that the ride dates need to change as a result of COVID-19 and/or travel restrictions, any registration payments made will be carried over to a future ride. In the event that the ride is cancelled completely, a full refund will be issued. Donate to the Digital Live Ride You can support the team from Digital Live by donating to their appeal here. With the funds raised from Digital Live, and the support of some tech partners on the ground in Thailand, the vision is to create a Computer Programming Traineeship that will be run out of a dedicated Learning Centre at Home Hug. The Digital Live Learning Centre will teach kids to code so they can move into programming roles in the future. Down the track our vision is to move this operation to a commercial business that can provide offshore programming and development. This not only provides our kids with an opportunity for training and employment, without the weight of their health hanging on their shoulders, but again it will provide sustainable income back into our homes. Digital Live Ride 2022 Help the Digital Live crew reach their goal of raising $1million in 2021! Show your support today. Find out more Booking for this event has now closed.