Day 2

Back out to the where we finished yesterday. Another 170kms ahead for us. Forecast is rain clearing and after some early showers the day kept improving. You could see the riding group starting to gel together and strong formations were beginning to emerge. A stop over...

Day 1

That was a big day for the first day. 170kms, lots of rain, a side wind and plenty of trucks. Including a cattle truck that may have sprayed up more than water on the road. The team did an amazing job today. Dave Gillett looked after the riders as they settled into...

Cunnamulla to Townnsville 1200km over 8 days.

Here we are at Cunnamulla, where it all finished last year. The mob is fed and our fearless leader (Dave G) has briefed the riders on tomorrows ride. 160kms ahead for the day with some rain expected. Jersey’s handed out to riders, merch all sorted and training...

Meet Tabitha

She joined in with the support crew last year, and had such a good time she is back for another go.  She is leading the cooking, so all the riders know they need to be nice to her.  Loves helping in the background, and has a big heart to do whatever she can.  Here she...

Meet Bob & Jan

With their trusty caravan, this will be their third MADRIDE journey.  They love being involved and helping out however they can…the number of different useful little things that come out of that caravan at the morning tea and lunch stops are amazing....

Meet Alison

She’s not keen on riding bikes, but has a husband and now 2 sons who quite like it.  She loves what MADCOW are doing to help people in need though, and has been a big supporter in the background for each MADRIDE.  She’s in the middle of the support crew...