Some journeys are measured by distance.
Others are measured by who rides them home.
Boys Further was never only about cycling the length of South Africa. It was about teamwork,
sacrifice, and proving once again that endurance can become a vehicle for educational opportunity.
What began as an ambitious idea became the next chapter in the story of Bone Hammer Projects and one of its most collective efforts yet.
FROM THE SOUTHERNMOST POINT
At 7:30 on the morning of 8 July 2026, the first wheel turned at the Cape Agulhas lighthouse — the
southernmost tip of Africa.
The relay team was:
– Chris Oldnall,
– Wade Grundy,
– and Glen Grundy.
Three and a half days later, they rolled through the gates of Pretoria Boys High School — on time,
and on mission.
Approximately 1600 kilometres. No stopping. No major injuries. Not a single puncture.
NINETEEN CHAPTERS. ONE ROAD
The route was told in nineteen chapters, one for every stage between the lighthouse and the school
gates.
From Bredasdorp, the relay climbed inland through Barrydale, Ladismith, Calitzdorp, and Oudtshoorn.
It crossed the Karoo through Beaufort West, Victoria West, and Britstown.
It pushed north through Kimberley, Warrenton, Wolmaransstad, Klerksdorp, and Ventersdorp — and
on through Derby, Olifantsnek, Mooinooi, and Hartbeespoort.
Every town was another stage completed.Every stage was another step closer to home.
TWO HOURS ON. FOUR HOURS OFF.
The relay ran around the clock.
Each rider rode two-hour shifts, followed by four hours off, through day and night, from the Cape
coast to the Highveld.
While one rider rode, the others ate, recovered, and rested — knowing their next shift was never far
away.
No pause.
No reset.
No shortcuts.
Just endurance, teamwork, and relentless forward momentum.
“It’s not an option. It’s not on the list.”
— Chris Oldnall
THE PREPARATION NOBODY SAW
The road began long before Cape Agulhas.
When Glen Grundy was asked in January to be the third rider, he said yes immediately — and began
training in a basement in snowy Salt Lake City.
Wade Grundy, in his final year at Pretoria Boys High School, installed a stationary bike in his boarding
house and trained at night.
Chris trained in the water, between open-water fundraising swims.
The ride itself lasted three and a half days. The commitment behind it lasted months.
THE TEAM BEHIND THE TEAM
A nonstop relay depends on the people who never ride.
The support crew included:
– Luke Allan, pilot in command,
– Connor Fletcher, media,
– and Jason Collins, physiotherapist and driver.
For three and a half days, the crew ran on as little as three hours of sleep in every twenty-four —
driving, navigating, feeding, filming, and caring for the riders without a break.
Behind them stood a wider community: volunteers who prepared food, road support and logistics,
route planning, branding, training support, and media.
Boys Further was ridden by three. It was carried by many.
THE FINAL 50 KILOMETRES
As the relay crossed the Highveld through Olifantsnek, Mooinooi, and Hartbeespoort, Pretoria
stopped being an idea and became a destination.
For the final 50 kilometres, the journey was opened to everyone.
A welcoming peloton led by Steven Burrow joined the team at Hartbeespoort — parents, old boys,
supporters, and riders who had followed the journey from the start.
Together, they brought the relay home to Pretoria Boys High School.
The last stretch was never ridden alone.
MORE THAN A RIDE
Boys Further became another defining chapter in the growing story of Bone Hammer Projects.
From ocean crossings to Kilimanjaro, and now the length of South Africa, the philosophy remains the
same:
Push beyond limits.
Create opportunity.
Leave a lasting impact.
Because challenge alone means very little unless it creates opportunity for others.
The relay itself was fully funded — so every donation made went directly to the Legacy Program.
EDUCATION CREATES FUTURES
Support through the Legacy Program helps create access to:
– education,
– boarding,
– mentorship,
– structure,
– leadership development,
– sporting opportunity,
– and long-term personal growth.
Because when one boy is given opportunity, the impact reaches far beyond the individual.
Families change.
Communities change.
Futures change.
THE MOVEMENT CONTINUES
The finish line marked the end of the ride. Not the end of the mission.Boys Further reached Pretoria — but the road continues, carrying Endurance for Education to new
challenges, new communities, and across the world.
The road continues forward.
And so does the mission.
Endurance becomes opportunity.