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Sydney, Friday 25 September – More than 200 riders take on five-hour Variety Spin 4 Kids challenge at Barangaroo.

Sydney’s corporate community traded boardrooms for spin bikes today, with more than 200 riders powering their way through a five-hour fundraising challenge to help children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability.

Teams from across Sydney came together at International Towers Barangaroo for Variety Spin 4 Kids, taking turns on stationary bikes, clocking up kilometres and fundraising for Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT.

And after five hours of sweat, music, costumes and fierce competition, the event raised $75,000, helping Variety provide vital support to children and families across NSW and the ACT.

Among today’s teams were employees from KPMG, PWC, Gilbert + Tobin, Lendlease and News Corp Australia, who battled it out for the coveted Kings and Queens of Spin trophy, while also competing for best dressed and top fundraising honours.

Variety NSW/ACT CEO Tony Warner said Variety Spin 4 Kids shows what can happen when workplaces come together with a shared purpose.

“There’s nothing quite like seeing Sydney’s corporate community get on a bike, have a lot of fun and work incredibly hard for children who need our support,” Mr Warner said.

“Every kilometre ridden and every dollar raised today will help Variety give children greater opportunities to thrive, belong and reach their full potential.”

The funds raised through Spin 4 Kids directly support Variety’s vital year-round work empowering children to live without limits through grants, programs, scholarships and inclusive experiences.