About the Ride

About the ride

Each year, cyclists head out on a three-day ride across regional NSW as part of Royal Far West’s Ride for Country Kids (RFCK). The annual event raises vital funds and awareness for developmental and mental health services to help transform the lives of Australia’s country children. Since its inception over a decade ago, the Ride has raised over $5 million.

The Ride for Country Kids 2027 will take riders on a journey through the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, travelling from Goulburn to Gunning, Crookwell, Young and Yass over three unforgettable days.

Why we ride

A life in the country is a life beyond the ordinary.  But for country kids, facing developmental and mental health challenges, isolation and distance can make it hard to access the specialist help they need.

Data shows that 190,000 children living in very remote areas are up to twice as likely to start school developmentally vulnerable compared to their urban peers. The evidence is irrefutable; where you live matters, and its critical that we ensure every child, regardless of their location, receives the services and care they need.

At Royal Far West, we believe kids growing up in regional and rural Australia deserve the best opportunities too. We provide specialist developmental and mental health services to children who would otherwise go without. Through our in-person programs in Manly, in-community visit and our innovative virtual care services, we're helping thousands of country children every year.

Royal Far West is dedicated to going beyond for Australia's country kids, providing vital supports where and whenever its needed.

To reach every country kid who needs us, we need you.

RFCK 2027

The Ride for Country Kids 2027 will take riders on a journey through the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, travelling from Goulburn to Gunning, Crookwell, Young and Yass over three unforgettable days.

Day One – Starting in Goulburn, riding to Gunning and before returning to Goulburn (approx. 127.5km).

Day Two – Starting in Goulburn and riding to Crookwell, before heading through Boorowa to Young (approx. range 133 to 180 km subject to rider peloton).

Day Three – Starting in Young and heading through to Yass. Riders will have 3 route options to choose from. Some of the townships include Harden, Binalong and Bowning. We'll then uplift to Goulburn for a final celebration dinner (approx. range 107 k to 146 k subject to rider peloton).

Ride fees

Registration:
Registration for the Ride for Country Kids 2027 is $1,950 per rider. Your registration fee includes rider kit, all meals and accommodation (Sat 3- Tue 6 April inclusive). Registration fees also include the provision of all logistics, safety and medical support.

Fundraising Commitment:
The Ride is a great physical challenge and we ask our riders to not only go the distance to raise awareness, but to also raise vital funds. The minimum fundraising commitment for the Ride for Country Kids 2027 is $4,000 per rider. We'll help you along the way with fundraising resources and support.

Event Sanctioning & Insurance:

AusCycling Membership

Aus Cycling offer a month-by-month ride membership priced at or around $13 a month paid by the participant entering RFW ride. All riders require a 
STANDARD membership or above to ride in this event.   

The Link to Membership is here Ride protected. Go further. | AusCycling  

You will need to provide us with your membership number by 1 March 2027, prior to taking part in the Event.  

Please check that your AusCycling membership is valid and current as any rider that does not have valid current membership incurs fees to Royal Far West.

 

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