Skip to:
Just Released: Annual Report 24-25
03 9890 1365
03 9890 1365
-

WheelieHarro for Harrow Street: Across the Alps for Alkira 

Thank you to Peter for going the distance. Over 2,500km travelled, 25,000m climbed, more than 50 days cycling and over $30,000 raised.

Peter Harrison, Chris Jones and Steve Seymour with their bikes in front of the AlkiraBiz Cafe whilst it was being fit out.
A map of the route Peter Harrison took from Rome to Paris cycling.
Peter Harrison, Chris Jones and Steve Seymour with their bikes in front of the AlkiraBiz Cafe whilst it was being fit out.
Peter with his bike at the Passo dello Stelvio in the snow.
Peter, Chris and Steve on their trip with their bikes.
Peter trying hard hiking his bike up a hill amongst trees in Italy.
Peter with a friend he made on his cycling trip across the alps.
Peter Harrison, Chris Jones and Steve Seymour taking a coffee break with a dark dusk sky in the background.
Peter, Chris and Steve all dressed up ready to watch the Olympics in Paris.
Peter back home posing at the front of Alkira.

Thank You to Peter Harrison for Going the Distance

When it comes to commitment, few people go as far — literally and figuratively — as Peter Harrison.

In 2024, long-time Alkira Board Director and former President and Chairperson Peter took on an extraordinary personal challenge: cycling more than 2,500km from Rome to Paris — and then all the way to England — to raise funds for Alkira’s newest social enterprise, the AlkiraBiz Cafe in Box Hill. It was a bold and generous act that captured hearts and raised an incredible $33,000 to support the café’s fit-out and launch.

Peter’s journey was about much more than kilometres. With over 40 years of service to Alkira — including seven as Chairman — his ride symbolised a deep, personal commitment to creating opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. The AlkiraBiz Cafe is now up and running, providing employment training and real-world barista experience to our participants in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Throughout his 45-day ride, Peter inspired countless people through his fundraising blog Wheelie Harro, sharing daily updates, reflections, and photos from the road. His story brought attention to the importance of meaningful employment pathways for people with disability — and introduced Alkira’s mission to new audiences across the globe.

Peter officially retired from the Alkira Board at the end of 2024, leaving behind an incredible legacy of leadership, service, and heartfelt generosity.

From everyone at Alkira — thank you, Peter, for going the extra mile for our community. Quite literally.

Site by Sod