Ever ridden one of the city’s blue hire bikes?

They’re a cheap service, but they’re big, heavy, clunky and gear-less things.

So how would you feel about riding 210 kilometres on one?

That’s what the Pirates Sporting Club will be doing this weekend for the Around the Bay in a Day bike ride to raise funds for The Smith Family.

It’s their second year on these bikes, but they’re upping the stakes even further.

Listen: One of the riders, Jonathon Stone, talks with Neil Mitchell who asks: ‘WHY?!’

To donate go to aroundthebayfundraising.com.au and follow the links to the Pirates Sporting Club page.