RMIT - KOTO Dream Ride

Alert: Due to the current heavy rain and potential strong winds, the RMIT – KOTO Dream Ride has been cancelled to ensure participants’ safety. However, you can still fuel the dreams of disadvantaged youths in Vietnam by donating to fund transformative training programs for KOTO Class 43 by 20 January 2024.

About the RMIT - KOTO Dream Ride

The RMIT - KOTO Dream Ride is an annual fundraising event to support KOTO - Know One Teach One, a not-for-profit social enterprise established by Jimmy Pham, an RMIT alumnus, that helps at-risk and disadvantaged youth in Vietnam gain Australian hospitality certificates.

You are invited to join hands in this meaningful activity: raising funds for KOTO Dream School or making a donation. 

By taking part in this initiative, you will make meaningful contributions towards KOTO's goal of raising 50,000 USD, which will help empower disadvantaged youth through vocational and life skill training.

RMIT University Vietnam is committed to matching our student, staff and alumni donations dollar for dollar, up to 10,000 USD. So your contribution will automatically be doubled.

There will also be 02 special prizes for The team with the most riders and The Individual who raises the most funds. The prizes will be announced at the KOTO Dream School, with exciting gifts from KOTO's merchandise partners.

Together, our support will be critical in making a memorable impact not only with their personal development but also in creating a ripple effect throughout the community that will go on for years!

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How to participate

As part of our commitment to driving impact, RMIT sponsors the registration fees for all RMIT students and staff to participate in the ride. All you need to do is donating to an RMIT rider of your choice.

RMIT University Vietnam is committed to matching donations dollar for dollar, up to 10,000 USD, so your contribution will automatically be doubled.

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Rider handbook

Learn all about what you need to prepare and important information ahead of the RMIT - KOTO Dream Ride for the smoothest journey.

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RMIT - KOTO Dream Ride route

This year, the ride will take you through a variety of stunning Vietnam landscapes including villages, pagodas and green paddy fields, with many locals and KOTO trainees and alumni cheering on the participants.

You can participate in the 20km, 40km or 80km challenge option either individually or as a team with your non-RMIT member friends and family:

  • 20km: from UNIS to Giong temple, Soc Son district
  • 40km: from UNIS to Giong Temple and then to KOTO Dream School in Phat Tich, Bac Ninh
  • 80km: two-way route from UNIS to KOTO Dream School in Phat Tich, Bac Ninh

RMIT - KOTO Dream Ride's route map

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Keep our spirits high together

The RMIT - KOTO Dream Ride is no walk in the park. Check out the playlist below to lift up your spirit, and spread our determination across the RMIT community.

Special playlist for all dream riders

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Frequently asked questions

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There’s no registration deadline for RMIT staff and students. 

If you want to register for your family and friends (non-RMIT), please register before 5 January 2024.

All RMIT students and staff will not have to pay for the registration fees.

If you want to invite their family and friends (non-RMIT) to join, they can pay through the bank transfer information on the Registration Form.

You will need to register so we can have your T-shirt and bike sizes.

Yes, you can still fundraise with us online. Just sign up and then you'll be able to start fundraising.

This is a bike ride event, so you would need to have your bikes. If you would like to rent a bike, please state so in the Registration Form.

Your belongings will be collected and deliver to KOTO Dream School by buses, then will be returned to participants when they arrive at KOTO Dream School.

Yes, please take as many as you want and help us share your moments on your social media.

KOTO will provide you emergency and medical contacts on the Event Day. There will also be supporting transportations for all riders along the way.

There will be some snacks and water at UNIS and at the rest stops.

It is crucial that all riders can start at UNIS together for the organisers to give some instructions and introduce the people in charge on the day. Regardless, if there's anyone who cannot join from UNIS, please notify the organisers so we can arrange support (if possible).

There's no time limit - riders can ride at their own pace. The ride will take approximately 2 hours to finish, based on our past experience.

The organisers will provide the contacts for logistics, mechanics, medical,... in the rider handbook, which will be sent soon.

Yes, you can still take part in the fundraising online by donating to KOTO or to other riders via the banner above.

If you have other questions on starting your fundraising campaign, you can find more information here.

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