Gather a team of up to 10 friends, family members or colleagues and take on a 10-hour spinning relay, swapping riders throughout the day as you work together to keep your bike moving.
With DJs, entertainment, friendly competition, great food and plenty of encouragement along the way, it’s a challenge you won’t forget.
And every kilometre you ride and every dollar you raise will help Ronald McDonald House Victoria & Tasmania provide vital support for families when they need it most.
Register a team of up to 10 people and decide how you’ll tackle the day. Ride for 20 minutes or two hours. Take turns. Play to your team’s strengths. Just make sure someone is ready to jump into the saddle when it’s their turn.
While your legs do the work, we’ll keep the rooftop buzzing with music, entertainment, food and a little healthy competition.
Your team will receive its own fundraising page to share with friends, family and colleagues.
Raise $3,600 to secure your bike and help cover 20 nights of accommodation for a family with a seriously ill or injured child.
When a child needs hospital care, Ronald McDonald House helps families stay together and close to the care they need. Our Houses give families somewhere to stay at no cost, alongside meals, facilities and the support of staff and volunteers.
Bring together up to 10 friends, family members or colleagues and register your team.
Share your team fundraising page and rally your network behind you to reach your goal of $3,600.
Work out your relay strategy, get some training kilometres in and decide who gets the opening and closing shifts.
On event day, your team has 10 hours to keep your bike spinning. Swap riders as you need & see how far you can go.
Expect a rooftop full of teams, music, entertainment, friendly rivalries and plenty of encouragement to get you through those final kilometres.
Throughout the day there’ll be:
We’ll be recognising:
Highest individual fundraiser
For the rider who rallies their network and raises the most.
Highest team fundraiser
For the team that goes above and beyond for families.
Most kilometres ridden
For the team that keeps those pedals turning and clocks up the biggest distance.
Most importantly, you’ll know that the effort you put in is helping families stay together when their child is seriously ill or injured.
Wear comfortable gym or cycling gear and stiff-soled runners.
As you’ll be riding on a rooftop, please come prepared for Melbourne weather. Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, as well as something warm or weatherproof for when you’re off the bike.
You may also want to bring:
We’ll provide food and snacks throughout the day, but you’re welcome to bring anything you know works well for you when exercising.
Ride at a pace that’s appropriate for you, listen to your body and take breaks whenever you need them. Water will be available throughout the event, so make sure you stay hydrated.
If you feel dizzy or unwell at any stage, stop riding and let a volunteer or staff member know.
Take care when getting on and off your bike and adjust it to suit you before riding. Our instructors, staff and volunteers will be there throughout the day if you need a hand.
And if your whole team needs a breather? Ask one of our staff members to help keep your bike spinning.
Parking is available within the St Kilda Sea Baths complex. We recommend checking current parking rates and allowing plenty of time to park before your riding time.
St Kilda Sea Baths is accessible by public transport. We recommend planning your journey ahead of time using the PTV Journey Planner or Google Maps and allowing a little extra time on event day.
Absolutely. Family and friends are welcome to come along and cheer you on — including kids. There’ll be entertainment throughout the day, so bring your support crew and let them help keep your team motivated.
No. Your team can have up to 10 riders, and how you divide the riding is completely up to you. Build a relay plan that works for your team.
The challenge is to keep your team bike moving throughout the 10-hour event. Individual riders can swap in and out as often as they like.
Your team’s fundraising target is $3,600 to secure your bike, helping cover 20 nights of accommodation for a family with a seriously ill or injured child.
Not at all. This is a team challenge, so you can divide the riding based on everyone’s fitness and experience. We encourage everyone to do some training beforehand and ride within their own limits.
The event is held on the rooftop, so come prepared for changing weather. We’ll provide further information to registered teams ahead of the event if weather conditions affect the event.
Yes. Please let us know your dietary requirements ahead of the event so our team can plan accordingly.
Yes. All riders will be required to complete a participant waiver before taking part.
When a child is seriously ill or injured, families can suddenly find themselves far from home and everything familiar. Ronald McDonald House provides much more than somewhere to sleep. Families can find rest, warmth, meals and support while staying close to their child’s care.
By taking on Ride for Sick Kids, you’re helping make that possible.
