Some of the fabulous teams and individuals from the 2008 Pedal Against Poverty
Athletes with cerebral palsy, vision impairments and intellectual disabilities completed 150 laps of the running track (approximately 50kms) using hand cycles and a scooter at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen The athletes all had a great time and were excited to contribute to others round the world that do not have the same opportunities in life as they do. A total of $450 was raised by the group which was a fantastic effort.
 Others teams and individuals that deserve a special mention from the 2008 Pedal Against Poverty include:
- Neil Anderson
- Pepita Parish
- Irene Knauseder
- Shoalhaven Bicycle Users Group
- Ross Sherlock
- PedalPower
- Heros on Wheels
- Karlie's Angels
- J&D Pedal Power
- The Wenty to Woody Wonders
- High riders
- Manipulative Pedelars
- Are we there yet?
- IBM Melbourne
- BikeKing
- Linehan Scott Design
History
 Cycling has been a regular fundraising activity within World Youth International for almost 20 years. Our first ride was in the late 80's when forty committed teenagers pedaled from Melbourne to Sydney and back and raised over $24,000. Bike rides were held in subsequent years from Sydney to Melbourne and Adelaide to Melbourne.
World Youth International held its first Pedal Against Poverty fundraiser in 2002. Hayley Stevenson, the organiser, said "Pedal against Poverty was the most rewarding experience of my life! It was an awesome opportunity to challenge myself both physically and mentally, to connect with my community through fundraising; and, most importantly, to contribute to a worthwhile project for children in Kenya." Hayley lead 18 other riders to fundraise and ride 720 kms in south-west Victoria. Hayley and her team raised $25,000.
In May 2007 Danielle Robst, from Adelaide declared she would ride her bicycle from Tibet to Nepal and raise money for WYI. Danielle raised over $12,000. | 
