In November 2022, the MS Gong Ride will celebrate its 40th anniversary.
Since 1981, this iconic ride has inspired an incredible community of participants, supporters, donors and volunteers who together help fight multiple sclerosis.
It’s Australia’s most respected community bike ride. For 40 years, tens of thousands of cyclists have hit the pavement on this legendary ride in support of people living with multiple sclerosis.
As the name suggests, this trip starts in Sydney and ends in Wollongong. It starts in Tempe, an Inner West suburb of Sydney located 9km south of central Sydney and ends at Thomas Dalton Park in Fairy Meadow, Wollongong.
There are two distances to suit riders of different levels. The full 81km route is from Tempe Recreation Reserve, and the shorter 54km route is from Preston Park to Engadine.
This year our pilots will experience the journey of their lives.
They’ll start by pedaling through the stunning natural backdrop of the Royal National Park, enjoying incredible ocean views from the Stanwell Tops, riding across the stunning Sea Cliff Bridge, before crossing the finish line in Wollongong with a backdrop of surf, sun and sand.
All while pledging to ensure more than 25,000 Australians are supported in their journey to fight MS.
How it works?
- Sign up
- Continue your training and fundraising
- On Sunday, November 6, join thousands of dedicated riders on an epic ride
You can do this trek as a solo rider as the MS Gong Ride routes are safe and enjoyable. Plus, our staff and volunteers will be there to support you. It’s a good atmosphere, and you’ll make a lot of friends on the day!
You can also participate in the MS Gong Ride as a team, which is a wonderful way to spend time with friends, family and colleagues.
We will have a special event train ticket that will allow our users to travel from Wollongong back to Sydney.
“I have been fighting MS for 26 years. This year’s 40th Gong Ride will be my 16th time taking part in this challenge. It really helps me cope with my multiple sclerosis, knowing that this huge cycling community is riding for supporting people like me. Thank you!” – Stephen ‘Papo’ Papadopoulos, MS Gong Ride Ambassador.
MS Gong Ride in numbers:
- 10,000 participants
- 7,500 cupcakes
- 400 volunteers
- 70 bicycle mechanics
- 60 event staff
- 7 resting places
- 6 coffee vans
- 2 starting places
- 1 finish
Enjoying this unique cycling experience with 10,000 riders through some of Australia’s most beautiful scenery is a breeze!
Sign up now for the MS Gong Ride.