To raise a funding shortfall of $50,000 Chris Ghiorse will be riding for 24 hours with the goal of covering 500km in that period to the fill the gap and ensure that the programme runs in all the schools for 2011/2012.

The ride will take place on the weekend of November 12/13 starting at 12 noon on Saturday and finishing on Sunday at 12 noon. The course will be laps of the Sir Francis Drake Highway between Port Purcell roundabout and the main roundabout in the Road Town. In keeping with the principles of BSAFE, all road regulations will be observed throughout the ride.

The BSAFE 24/500 HQ will be at the entrance to the Recreation Ground where there will be rest stops and the support team.