Hi we just wanted to let you know that we will be going ahead with Riley’s Big Ride. We are taking all necessary precautions for the safety and health of Riley, the team and our family at home. We have had to shorten our pre ride time in Melbourne due to cancellation and closures of… Continue reading Update
Last Saturday
It felt really strange today, being the last Saturday before we drive to Melbourne. For almost one year Pop & I have been training for this big adventure. After today’s ride we have passed 6,000 training kms. I want to thank my Pop for spending so much time with me each weekend and for teaching… Continue reading Last Saturday
Head wind Barossa
After yesterday’s quick 100, as promised, today was the Barossa run. We left the bikes at my place last night so we left from Virginia around 8.45 and quickly realised today was going to be tough, pushing into a strong headwind. The usual route to Gawler and just 30 kms in, Pop said before we… Continue reading Head wind Barossa
A Very Busy Week
It’s been a busy week, Monday was our schnitzel night, it was a great night and we were excited when our final total came in, it was $1795. I also had an interview with 10 news and Hit 107 so that was fun. Yesterday we couldn’t have a ride because we had to help Uncle… Continue reading A Very Busy Week
Checking out Devils Elbow
Beautiful Saturday, great conditions for riding. Pop and I left his place early today with the intention of putting in a longer ride. Straight down to the bike trial, the Gawler circuit (just to add kms), then we headed south past the usual land marks. 53 kms in and Pop was keen for a coffee… Continue reading Checking out Devils Elbow
Tough Ride for Pop
Yesterday was Pops birthday and he has a chest infection but he still wanted to do a ride today. He did me tell from the start that, you’ll have to take the lead today. Nothing to strenuous, we left Pop’s place and went straight down to the Stuart O’Grady, turned towards Gawler and did what… Continue reading Tough Ride for Pop
Tour de Barossa
Perfect weather for riding today and as Pop reminded me, we only have 4 weekends left to train. He said we won’t do any riding after the weekend before we head off to Melbourne so we can be fully rested and ready to go. We decided to do the Angaston run today as it provides… Continue reading Tour de Barossa
Meet the Team
Travelling Team Riley - Rider Riley is in Year 3 at Virginia Primary School and is an enthusiastic, hard-working student. Riley enjoys playing football for the Virginia Rams and barracks for the Port Adelaide football club in the AFL. Any sport that is on offer to watch or play is Riley’s favourite activity. Riley and… Continue reading Meet the Team
Schnitzel Night
Before I tell you about today’s ride some exciting news, Riley’s Big Ride has been selected to benefit from The Whitehorse Inn charity Schnitzel Night. On Monday the 2nd of March every Schnitzel sold between 6pm - 9pm the Whitehorse Inn will donate $5 to the Little Heroes Foundation via Riley’s Big Ride. Bookings are… Continue reading Schnitzel Night
5000 Training Kms
After the wind, rain & fog from yesterday, we left Pop’s Place at Blakeview in much better weather for a mid/late afternoon ride. The wind was up today and as usual, Pop likes to push into the wind early in our rides. We headed down to the Stuart O’Grady bike trail and pushed hard to… Continue reading 5000 Training Kms
Riley’s Big Ride 