Registrations for this event are now closed.
NEW DATE: Saturday, 3 June 2023
Closing date for registrations: 11.59pm Wednesday, 12 April 2023
Please join us for the 2023 “Pies to Pacific Ride” to support people living with Motor Neurone Disease on Saturday 3 June 2023.
This is a great opportunity to use your bike to become part of the solution, ensuring no one faces MND alone.
This ride has a very Australian flavour - it’s between two famous icons – The Yatala Pie Shop to the most easterly point of Australia at Byron Bay.
Route: Yatala Pie Shop to Byron Bay
Ride Options:
Yatala Pie Shop to Byron Bay via Tomewim Road and Murwillumbah – 170km
Yatala Pie Shop to Byron Bay via Tweed Heads and Kingscliff – 155km
Size: Capped at 150 riders only
Registration Fee: $240.00
Ride Inclusions:
- Ride cycling kit comprising: jersey, knicks and socks. Kit sizing chart available HERE.
- Comprehensive peloton support
- Lunch at Pottsville
- Plenty of fun, challenge and inspiration
- Police Escort (Queensland only)
- An ice cold Stone & Wood to finish the ride
The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and in turn to raise funds to support those people and families impacted by MND. It is hoped that each rider raise a minimum of $500 in sponsorship from their friends, family and work colleagues.
Together, we aim to raise $150,000 to ensure no Queenslander faces MND alone.
Fast Facts
Date: Saturday 3 June 2023
Cost: $240.00
Start: 7:00 am Yatala Pie Shop 48 Old Pacific Highway
Lunch: 11:30 am - 12:30pm Corner Philip St and Coronation Avenue, Pottsville
Finish: 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Byron Bay, North Byron Hotel
Ride Format: Tight Pelotons:
You will be riding in peloton environment with a maximum of 50 riders per peloton - staying together as a group for the length of the ride. Each peloton will be “graded” depending on the average speed and experience of the group.
Approximate Peloton Average Speeds:
Each peloton will have a support vehicles, bike mechanic and first aid officer. A police escort will be in place for the Queensland section of the ride.
Riders who have no peloton riding experience will be required to complete a peloton riding session with CAMS Cycling Collective prior to the event.
Registration Closing Date: Wednesday 12 April 2023
Fundraising commitment: As this ride is a fundraising event, we ask all participants to commit to raising a minimum of $500. The minimum fundraising amount must be met by the cutoff date of Monday 8 May, or you will not be able to participate in ride. The reason our event exist is to raise funds for people living with MND, our charity receives no government funding and we would not be able to operate without the donations raised from events like this one.
Transport: We have arranged a bus to transport riders back to Yatala at 5.30pm on the Saturday night. The cost will be $20 per person. Cameron from Cams Cycling Collective will also be there to transport your bike on his custom designed bike trailer. You can book this with your registration but there are only 48 places available. .
