You are invited to play a vital part in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) international challenge to find a cure for diabetes and its complications. You can challenge diabetes and challenge yourself at the Ride to Cure Diabetes, a spectacular bike ride to be held in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. 

Open to individuals and teams, the Ride to Cure Diabetes is a weekend adventure. You will enjoy the challenge of an amazing bike ride (you choose the distance that suits you, 35, 80 or 160 km) in a stunning location with inspiring, like minded people. Most importantly, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are making a significant contribution to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes by raising funds for the best and most promising Australian type 1 diabetes research.

How to get involved

In order to participate in the Ride to Cure Diabetes you must achieve a minimum fundraising target for JDRF. Different targets apply for different types of participants. You choose the category that best suits your needs:

Non-refundable Registration Fee:
All participants - $200

Minimum Fundraising Goals (includes $200 registration fee):
Full Package Riders - $3,500
Weekend Only Riders - $2,800
Day Riders - $1,000
Espoir Day Rider (16-25 years only) - $500
Non-riding supporters - $2,000 

JDRF provides full support to all participants to reach and exceed their fundraising goal. Youll be assigned a JDRF Account Manager who will assist you with developing a fundraising plan and staying on track to reach all your goals. Plenty of support resources will be available online including fundraising tips, training and nutrition tips and much more.

The JDRF Commitment

Once you have banked your minimum fundraising target you will be eligible to participate in the Ride to Cure Diabetes. You will receive: