Sat 17 - 24 September 2011

Eight unforgettable days of cycling, swimming, learning and relaxing through some of Australias most spectacular country (520 km).

Ride Information

50% sealed back roads, 50% decent dirt service roads. For a comfortable ride - best suited for mountain bikes or tourers with wide tyres and front suspension.

In Brief:

• Forward Journey: Cairns to Cardwell by train Sat 18th Sept. (short cycle to Kennedy)
• Depart: Kennedy, Sunday 19th September.
• Arrive: Cairns, Saturday afternoon, 25th Sept.

Tour price (including fundraising component) includes:

• Event jersey or t-shirt
• camp sites with toilets
• hot showers or swims each day
• full rider support
• 3 meals a day + snacks
• lavish farewell dinner

Numbers limited to 60 adult riders.

In Detail:

This bicycle tour is an event designed to enhance the riders appreciation of the wonderful natural assets of Far North Queensland. All proceeds go to the local Environment Centre in Cairns.

Initially riders climb west through the World Heritage rainforest mountains behind Cardwell, then through open woodlands to the gorge country of the Herbert River, near where the "Survivor" TV series was filmed in 2000.

The tour continues north to Innot Hot Springs, then loops back to re-enter the World Heritage area near Ravenshoe. It continues through the scenic back country of the Atherton Tablelands, eventually reaching Lake Tinaroo. From there the tour passes through World Heritage mountains via Copperlode Dam and descends to Cairns.

The tour is half sealed and half on dirt roads. Mountain bikes or touring bikes with wider tyres and front suspension is essential for a comfortable ride.

Entry Details and Fees

This is an exclusive event, so we will be capping the total number of RIDERS for 2011 at 60. Each adult and young adult rider will receive a FREE event jersey and child riders will get a FREE event T-shirt.

To register please go to our online registration page.

After registering online please complete a  Registration and Medical Form 258.17 Kb. All riders and supporters must provide a completed form as soon as possible after registration.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS are available until the 30 June 2010 and to return adult and young adult riders.

This year we have introduced a fundraising component to the participant registration, although we encourage you to aim higher in support of the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre. Go to our fundraising page for more information. Fundraising is made easy through your own personal fundraising page online at www.everydayhero.com.au.

Please note that the registration fee and the minimum fundraising component are both mandatory for entry to this event. However it is possible to pay the full amount (as part fee, part registration) for those who wish to do so.

Adult Riders fees

Event jersey included.

• Early bird registration of $540.00 up to and including 30 June 2010. (Deposit $250 payable on registration)
• Riders Registrations $590.00 after 1 July 2010
• Rail Transfer Cairns to Cardwell $50
• PLUS $400 minimum fundraising

Adult Supporter fees

Riders support person using own car. A non-riding member of your team who is driving a support vehicle. Jersey/t-shirt can be purchased if desired.

• Registration $200 (No deposit required)
• PLUS $200 minimum fundraising

Young Adult Rider fees (13-17 years)

Parent/Guardian must accompany rider under 18. Event jersey included.

• Early bird registration of $300.00 up to and including 30 June 2010. (Deposit $150 payable on registration)
• Riders Registrations $350.00 after 1 July 2010
• Rail Transfer Cairns to Cardwell $50
• PLUS $250 minimum fundraising

Child Rider fees (7-12 years)

Most welcome, but must have support vehicle and Parent/Guardian. Event T-shirt included.

• Riders Registrations $240.00(No deposit required)
• Rail Transfer Cairns to Cardwell $50

If riding in a family group, please contact us to enquire about our family discount.

The registration fee covers meals, camping fees, facility fees and other administrative costs and fees associated with the conduct of the ride. The only exception is vehicle access to Herbert River Falls which must be paid for separately.

For shirt ordering and manufacturing reasons registrations received after 1 August 2010 cannot be guaranteed an Event jersey or t-shirt. However there will be additional t-shirts available after this date but your size cannot be guaranteed.

Volunteers

We are always looking for people that might be able to help with all the jobs that need to be done, and we setting up our crew for this year. There are a few options in volunteering, depending on if you want to do some riding, and how much. If you are interested in volunteering for the ride, please Contact Us and let us know - we can then put you in touch with the volunteer coordinators.

More Information

For more information please see our detailed  Ride Information 209.36 Kb.

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