National Awareness Campaign
Blindfolded Mountain Bike Challenge
How far can you cycle without sight? Experience the power of trust, vulnerability, and sensory awareness.
R1-Million for the Blind and Visually Impaired
On 25 October 2026 Hein Wagner faces one of his toughest challenges yet — cycling 800 km across the Karoo over 7 days without sight. Every rand raised supports bursaries, assistive technologies, and the new accessible communal residential campus kitchen at the Hein Wagner Academy.
How to Take the Challenge in 4 Steps
Anyone can take part! It is a fun, thrilling team-building activity for corporate teams, cycling clubs, schools, and families.
Step 1
Gear
Grab your blindfold (or eye mask), mountain bike, and safety helmet.
Step 2
Grass
Head out to your nearest safe grass athletics track or open sports field.
Step 3
Gang
Take 3 friends (and an adult, for the kids out there) to spot, guide, and film.
Step 4
Go!
Put on the blindfold, push off, and see how far you can cycle without sight!
Share Your Challenge & Tag Hein
Record your challenge and share it to your social media OR send your clip to [email protected]. Tag Hein Wagner (@HeinWagnerVision on Facebook/YouTube, @Hein_Wagner on Instagram, or /company/Hein-Wagner-Vision on LinkedIn) and challenge your friends, family, colleagues, or team!
Follow My Journey...
The blindfolded mountain bike challenge highlights the everyday realities faced by the visually impaired while showcasing the trust, communication, and spatial awareness required to cycle without sight.
In the run-up to the Nedbank Gravel Burn — where Hein will cycle 800+ km from the Great Karoo to the Eastern Cape coast — this campaign invites everyone to experience a moment in his shoes and support the Hein Wagner Academy.
About the Hein Wagner Academy
Located in Worcester, South Africa, the Hein Wagner Academy specialises in accredited tertiary training for the visually impaired, including internationally accredited Cyber Security courses, management qualifications, and accessible residential campus living.
