Charlie Schoorl and Mitch Dight more than halfway on epic bread run

It started out as a plan to deliver a loaf of bread. But this seemingly simple quest has turned into an epic journey for two Toowoomba Grammar alumni, who are riding 1000km to raise money for a special cause.

UPDATE:

The Toowoomba bread boys are now more than half way on their epic ride from Sydney to the Gold Coast to deliver a loaf of bread.

They were greeted on Thursday night in Port Macquarie by a group of mates to enjoy a well-deserved beer and catch up.

One of the riders behind the epic fundraising trek, Mitch Dight, said that is ultimately what their mission has been - catching up with mates and checking in on them.

Mitch Dight and Charlie Schoorl are more than half way on their longest bread run.

“When I started baking, I found that I was often riding to friends places, dropping off a loaf and naturally catching up,” he said.

“We’re raising awareness for making the effort to catch up and see your mates.”

Their GoFundMe has now raised more than $11,600 for Grab Life by the Balls.

Original Story 

Riding more than 1000km on a tandem bike would be a challenge for any seasoned cyclist, but Toowoomba Grammar alumni Charlie Schoorl and Mitch Dight are rising to the challenge.

The pair has embarked on an epic journey from Sydney to the Gold Coast to deliver a single loaf of bread, while raising dough for a good cause.

And their unique fundraiser has a unique backstory.

Now Sydney-based Mitch took up making sourdough after he deemed it “hella expensive,” and shared his bread-making journey on Instagram.

Back on the Gold Coast, Charlie was desperate to try some of his friend’s famed bread.

Mitch promised to transport a loaf to Queensland on his bike, before Charlie decided to fly down and join him on this interstate journey.

The ride, which began on New Year’s Day, has become less about delivering the bread and more about raising money and awareness for the men’s mental health charity Grab Life By The Balls.

Their quest has already raised more than $6000 through GoFundMe.

Mitch’s mum Jocelyn Sevil said the families were proud of the boys.

“If they can do this, they can kind of do anything they set their minds to,” she said.

Mr Dight and Mr Schoorl are riding with a loaf of homemade sourdough bread.

The tandem bike, which was given to the men by a family friend, was brought out of retirement and refurbished by the team at Giant Toowoomba.

Tandem riding has also proved a greater challenge than initially expected, with the men walking up hills and averaging 16km/hour.

Ms Sevil, who is supporting the men on the ride alongside Charlie’s mother Genevieve, said it was hot and exhausting work.

“They came around the corner pushing the bike up the hill laughing and smiling,” she said.

Mr Schoorl (left) and Mr Dight (right) are Toowoomba Grammar School alumni.

They are planning to have completed their ride by January 10.

Their adventure can be followed on Instagram on @baked.n.naked and you can donate to the GoFundMe here.