Ride for Russ - Has Ended
DO Details
Join us on Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd of June for the annual Ride for Russ cycling event. The 350km ride will take place over two days and will provide a challenge of endurance both physically and mentally for participants. The Ride for Russ event aims to honor Russell Sheehan and Tony Pattemore whilst raising awareness and funds for Blue Hope. Blue hope helps provide support to current and former police officers and their families who are suffering with mental health issues. Help us spread the word that help is out there and comes in many forms. You are never alone.
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Event Details
Three options available depending on your cycling ability.
First option is the full three day event from Woodgate to Alexandra Headlands a total of 350km. Second option is for two days and allows you to meet the first group of riders at Rainbow Beach on the Saturday and cycle a total of 170km. Finally the third option is a supporters ride of 40km from Noosa to Alexandra Headlands. This option sees riders meet the group at Noosa on the Sunday and ride with the group to the finish at Alex Surf Life Saving Club.
Itinerary
Friday 1st June – We make our way to Woodgate. Upon arrival a briefing will be held where all important information regarding the event will be explained in detail and any questions can be answered.
Saturday 2nd June – Breakfast provided before riders begin the 180km ride from Woodgate to Rainbow Beach. Upon arrival at Rainbow Beach riders will be joined by the second group. A briefing for the following days ride will be held that night.
Sunday 3rd June – Breakfast provided before riders begin the 170km ride from Rainbow Beach to Alex Surf Life Saving Club. Support riders will join at Noosa where they have the opportunity to ride the last 40km to Alex SLSC. Families and Friends are invited to come along to the finish area at Alex SLSC for a family fun celebration of the event.
