Pedal Project

06 July 2026

Fairtree Volunteer Programme | Pedal For Good

At Fairtree, enriching the lives of our stakeholders extends beyond the workplace. It’s about investing our time, skills and resources where they can make a lasting difference.

Fairtree volunteers spent an afternoon at False Bay Primary School alongside our Impact Partner, Pedal For Good, helping to complete the bike track we began building last year. The team also rolled up their sleeves to landscape the surrounding area and plant greenery along the trail.

More than just a bike track, this space is designed to support trail therapy for young people from underserved communities, creating opportunities to build confidence, resilience and connection through mountain biking.

One of the highlights of the day was seeing the learners get involved and take ownership of the project. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this initiative will continue to have in the years ahead.

Our partnership with Pedal For Good reflects Fairtree’s commitment to creating meaningful impact, not only through financial support, but also through the time and dedication of our people.

Pedal For Good is a youth development initiative in the Helderberg Basin that uses mountain biking as a tool for trail therapy. Through weekly sessions, the programme supports 120 at-risk young people, helping them develop resilience, healthy habits and positive values on and off the bike.

Learn more about Pedal For Good

05 August 2025

Pedal Project offers a trail therapy programme for at-risk youths in Macassar, Strand and Jamestown, outside Stellenbosch. Through physical activity in a natural environment combined with mental and emotional development opportunities, the program encourages the formation of positive values and healthy habits, fostering resilient young people both on and off the bike.

Reason for selection: This initiative aligns with our mandate by promoting positive life choices and creating role models, thereby contributing to the overall well-being of at-risk youths.

In 2023, Fairtree’s impact contributed to the program successfully impacting 60 children and youth aged between 10 and 13 years, including both boys and girls who are vulnerable to mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit or aggressive behaviours. While there have been no educational programs or economic opportunities created as part of this initiative, the program includes one mental health support initiative aimed at assisting at-risk children. This program is designed to provide essential mental health services to help participants achieve greater stability while attending school. The long-term goal of this initiative is to empower youth to lead positive change within their communities.

The Pedal for Good initiative has conducted 153 Trail Therapy sessions over 34 weeks, focusing on mentorship, mindfulness, and mountain biking. Led by local community leaders, the program has improved social connections, children’s well-being, and nurtured a love for the outdoors, promoting individual growth and peace in the community.