My Updates
Why I signed up.
Tuesday 17th Feb
This May, along with some other riders we’ll be taking on an incredible three-day cycling challenge with one goal in mind — helping country kids who need medical treatment away from home.
For families living in rural and regional areas, accessing specialist healthcare often means travelling long distances, spending weeks away from home, and facing enormous emotional and financial pressure. When a child becomes seriously unwell, the last thing a family should have to worry about is where they will stay, how they will afford the trip, or being separated from their support networks.
That’s why we’re riding.
Why We Ride
This ride isn’t just about the kilometres we’ll cover — it’s about the kids and families who face these challenges every day. It’s about ensuring country children can get the care they need, without their families being burdened by the added hardship of being far from home.
The funds raised through Riding for Country Kids go directly toward supporting families who are doing it tough while their child receives treatment away from home. It helps provide accommodation, support services, and a sense of comfort during what is often the hardest time of their lives.
Three Days. One Purpose.
Setting off on Sunday 17th May, the ride will cover over 380km through NSW’s scenic far west regions. Over three days, we’ll push ourselves physically and mentally, knowing that every pedal stroke is helping make a real difference.
Here’s what the journey looks like:
Day One
Starting in Parkes, riding through Molong and Manildra, before returning to Parkes
(Approx. 150km)
Day Two
Starting in Parkes and riding to Trundle, before heading to Forbes
(Approx. 130km)
Day Three
Starting in Forbes, heading to Eugowra and finishing back in Forbes
(Approx. 120km)
Riding for Everyone
There are distance variations for each peloton to suit rider skill and endurance. Whether you’re an experienced rider or taking on a personal challenge, there’s an option to be part of this meaningful event.
Please see the extended route options via the link below.
How You Can Help
If you’d like to support this mission, you can help by donating, sharing our story, or cheering us on along the way. Every contribution, big or small, helps ensure that country kids can access life-saving treatment with the support they deserve.
Together, we can make a difference — one ride, one family, one child at a time.
Let’s ride for country kids.
I would like to personally thank New Holland for getting me on board to participate in making a difference for Country Kids.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$529
Anonymous
$318.90
Claude Pintos
Good luck mate from the C&A team
$250
Jacob Mamutil
Well done, Graham, on your brilliant ride and for supporting such a worthy cause Jacob
$213.11
David Hickey
Awesome mate well done . Good luck on the ride
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Sandra Dawn Summers
you are a true champion in helping others .....good luck on the run
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Barham Rashid
Good luck
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Nathan Brookfield
Amazing cause and massive effort and commitment from an amazing guy, smash it G!
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Up Coaching
Onya legend!
$202
Jordan Fitzharris
$194.22
Deborah Graham-loyd
Best of luck Graham! Hope you & the team raise tons of money for this very worthy cause. Travel safe & cheers, Deb
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Davin Tan
Legend!
$106.12
Bailey Hand
i love you dad, you’re incredible
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Andrew & Julie Bulkeley
Go Champ
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Karen Seamons
Enjoy the ride!
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Ed, Kerrilee And Anais
Well done Graham. Very impressed!!
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Annette Dimech
$106.12
Allbec Advisory
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Steven Garuccio
$100
Troy And Sandy Spiteri
Good luck Graham!
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Graham Hand
$88.10
Martindear
Best of Luck Graham
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Lindsay
Have a great time, ride easy
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Debbie Graham- Loyd
Onya Graham.... go for gold!
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Sarah Powell
Amazing cause. Well done.
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Jason Collins
Best of luck Sharon, make sure you do as Karen said and that’s take the first left and last right to get to Mudgee
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Lyn
Enjoy the ride!
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Hollywood
Remember Handyman, "Its not a race"! All the best champion!!
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Alex Mckenzie
Great job!
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Duncan Jeffers
$59.08
Linda And Greg
Great work
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Jordan Hand
You da best!!
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Renee Hampton
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Tim
Nice work Handy, keep it up.
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Denise Robens
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Tim Spain
Go hard. Down hill is faster
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Abfab Awnings
Good luck on your ride Graham and team
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Mish
Love this 😊
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Trudy
All the best with the ride!
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Blaxland Tiles & Bathrooms
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Ash Philip
Good Luck and good onya!
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Hayley
Good on you Graham !!
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Bryan Gilfedder
Well done! Super effort!
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Kath Bradburn
Good on you Graham x
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Gianluca Plebani
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Kurrajong Builders Supplies
Hi Graham All the best with the ride hope it goes well and you reach your donation target Regards, Jeff
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Keith Stubbs
$54.12
Susan Blenman
Good Luck Little Brother
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Cameron Walton
$54
Kate Jones
Great work Graham !!
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Christy C
Good work Handy. Hope you hit your target
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Jojo & Benny
Go Legend! Proud of you x
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Merran Butler
Go Graham!
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Todd
Good cause. Good luck from T&M
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Focus Electrical Supplies Pty Ltd
All the best on the ride
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Anna Frank
All the best with your challenge Graham. Wonderful cause
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Todd Harrison
Good stuff Handy
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Ge Griffiths Services Pty Ltd
$33.87
Sylvana
Awesome Handy!
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Melanie Long
Onya handy!
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Janine Byrne
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Robert Q
Great effort
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Kerry Mitchell
$27.81
Fawad Duraiz
Goodluck Graham!
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Anonymous
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Jo
On ya
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Jonathon Feltham
Get em Graham. Your an inspiration mate.
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Steve Dean
Kill it Handy!! You got this 💪😎🚴♂️
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Tracy Mcalister
Congratulations Graham well done 🚲
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Jono
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Susan Fuller
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Perfection Roofing P/l
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Tracey Finegan
Good luck on the ride!
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Bradley Duffell
Good on you Handy!
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Greg Hedley
Ride hard mate
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Barry Reid
Good luck mate!
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Irralee Fornal
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Luke Ringrose
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Ivy Butler-fleming
Ride good Be good Win
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Belinda Kinneally
$10
Maddie Hand
GO PAPA I LOVE YOU SO SO SO SO MUCHLY MUCH
Good job 🤗