Build a Bike

THE BASICS

10 – 250 participants

We require an in or outdoor venue big enough for your group to play a series of games and build some bikes. Ask us for suggestions!

Recommended duration is 2.5hrs (min duration = 1.5hrs, max duration = 3hrs)

THE GAME

Build A Bike combines a rewarding team building activity with an even more rewarding donation to a local bike-distribution charity! The event is hosted by professional actors who bring all the heart and humour you could hope for. They get your group into teams and explain the task ahead: the game will begin with a series of challenges that are all themed around design & engineering to gear us towards the final building component.

These games can be in or outdoor and will require teams to work together and identify your individual strengths. We steer clear of trust falls or traditional workshop icebreakers and instead play a series of hands on, interactive and fun constructions challenges. These include using limited materials to problem solve your way to a puzzle that is just out of reach, building the tallest free-standing tower, creating a pulley system to transport M&M’s to a teammate, and piecing together giant puzzles. Each challenge will involve problem solving, innovation, creativity, communication, and a certain level of MacGyver-ness to really bring out the big kid in everyone.

The top performing teams for each challenge will earn points that go towards your total score! Just before we announce the winning team, we reveal the big surprise: the final task, worth no points but all heart, will see teams build a kit-bike that will be donated to a well deserving family in a local community. With a variety of bikes for both children and adults, you’ll not only be giving the gift of joy riding but also a means of transport to work, school, and important services.

With the bikes complete and the room full of feel-good vibes, all that’s left to do is reveal the winning team from the team building component of the day (although it’s hard not to feel like everyone is a winner with this activity!). With medals around the winning teams’ necks and “We Are The Champions” being sung loud and proud, we load up the bikes and go and make a local charities’ day. We promise to make yours in the process.

EXAMPLE CHALLENGES

• Giant Slingshot (space permitting!)
• Rings Out of Reach
• Twig Towers
• Tangram Teaser
• M&M Lift
• Picture Perfect: Communicate an image to your team mate by describing what you see
• Cryptic Grid Puzzle

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Professional Hosts (all Aussie actors!)
• All game materials and challenges
• Bikes, tools and charity liaison
• Medals for everyone in the winning team!
• $20M Public Liability Insurance

AWESOME OUTCOMES

Challenges have been specifically designed to test team’s strengths in the fields of:

• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Planning & Strategy
• Creativity & Innovation

EXCITED FOR MORE INFO?

ENQUIRE NOW for an info pack with details on what to bring on the day, park and venue suggestions, permits, teams, how to book, and more!

“We just loved it!! We had such a good time and the guys were great. We would all highly recommend it and would love to do it again, not to mention try the other options. It was well organised, fun, fitness and a great way to explore town. Thanks again!”

ELISE B. | TIME OUT MAGAZINE

“The guys were great, they sure know how to get everyone pumped up. The team had a blast. Nothing but compliments to you all at Great Race!”

BELINDA P. | COCA-COLA AMATIL

“Complete and total success. I’d highly recommend this event to anyone looking for something fun and different to do.”

LAUREN L. | HARD HAT

“The guys did an absolutely brilliant job and it was a huge success … they managed to put FUN back into our team!!  Everyone’s been raving today!”

ANDREA C. | ORORA GROUP

“On behalf of everyone in the team, I would like to say Thank You very much for facilitating such a great day out for us!”

ANTON S. | MLC