Money raised
51,399 |
Total Fundraisers
45 |
Total Donations
499 |
Where: Glen Innes to Tamworth
When: 13th - 20th September 2024
Distance: Over 500 km in 8 days
Riders: 50+ riders each day
Get ready for the Ride for the Chopper! It's all about fun, reaching your goals, and supporting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
In 2024, we're hosting an 8-day, 7-night mountain bike ride with a full support crew. including safety vehicles, bike trailers, catering crew and a very experienced team of Riders to guide and assist you on the adventure of a lifetime! Join us as we explore the stunning New England North West region of New South Wales.
Our 22nd Annual Ride will start in Glen Innes and end in Tamworth taking in the spectacular New England North West region of New South Wales. Along the way, we'll visit a local school, enjoy themed ride days, and have plenty of games and activities.
Registration closes on July 19th, so sign up now! Spots are limited, and late entries won't be accepted.
Where
New England / North West
When
Friday 13 September - Friday 20th September
Distance
Over 500 km in 7 days
Riders
50 riders each day
DAY 1
Friday 13th September
Coach Transport to Glen Innes – Departing 8am from Helicopter Base Tamworth. Once arrived in Glen Innes we will go for an afternoon ride around the local area, before a welcome dinner that night.
DAY 2
Saturday 14th September
Join us on a day ride to the South East of Glen Innes, taking in the sites of the Mann River, Red Range and Mt Slow.
DAY 3
Sunday 15th September
Today we head West of Glen Innes through Strathbogie and Wellingrove, before arriving in Inverell for the evening.
DAY 4
Monday 16th September
Heading North West today we will ride over some spectacular country as we make our way to Warialda.
DAY 5
Tuesday 17th September
Today we move South from Warialda to Bingara, stopping in at Myall Creek on the way.
DAY 6
Wednesday 18th September
We will start our day on a coach, heading to Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve, before riding along the Linton Nature Reserve and past Split Rock Dam into Manilla - our base for the next two nights.
DAY 7
Thursday 19th September
We will have a magical day ride around Manilla, taking in some beautiful tablelands country, before celebrating in the evening with our Presentation dinner.
DAY 8
Friday 20th September
Our final day on the 2024 Ride for the Chopper. We leave Manilla and travel South East back to Tamworth, finishing at our unofficial HQ the Calala Inn.
Riders fee
Each 7-day rider is asked to pay a ride fee that covers the following:
- All meals including breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners
- All accommodation at approved venues.
- Support vehicles and support team
- 2x 2024 RFTC Ride Jerseys & a polo shirt
TOTAL COST $950.00 pp + $600 fundraising minimum
Fundraising
Each rider is asked to raise a minimum of $600. Fundraising can be done via:
- Your own fundraising page
- Selling or purchasing one of the sponsorship packages
- A personal donation
- Holding your own event
- Selling raffle tickets
- Create your own polo shirt and sell logo positions to corporate companies
- Come up with your own fundraising ideas!
Weekend/Mid Ride & Fundraising Options Also Available
For more information please contact Jeff Galbraith on 02 6764 9400
Thank you to our 2024 Ride for the Chopper sponsors
- Radi Tintner just donated $50
- Hodgy just donated $28
- Karen just donated $50
- Siddons Plumbing Pty Limited just donated $221
- Carrol just donated $600
- Auction Martin just donated $780
- Anonymous just donated $10
- Anonymous just donated $10
- Sally Hawxwell just donated $105.50
- Brenda just donated $50
- Pat Gilbey just donated $105.50
- David & Joanna Heenan just donated $52.75
- Anonymous just donated $52.75
- Alex New just donated $620
- Origin Energy Foundation just donated $106
- 9 and 10 Commerce Classes just donated $1,021.25
- Origin Energy Foundation just donated $1,435
- Charles Impey just donated $31.65
- Steph just donated $300
- Catriona - just donated $610