A peloton of dedicated cyclists rode through the Hinchinbrook Shire last week as part of the mighty Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride; an initiative established to make a difference in the lives of children affected by cancer.
Held annually, the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride raises both valuable awareness and funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute to support comprehensive efforts focused on preventing and treating childhood cancer.
The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride was founded in 1999 by Selwyn Hardwick after his sister tragically passed away from cancer, and one of his grandchildren was diagnosed with leukaemia. Whilst travelling on a road trip across Northern Queensland, Selwyn was struck with the idea to ride from Townsville to Cairns to raise money for the Children’s Cancer Institute, and a short while later, he invited his son to join in, and the initiative was established.
The ride has since welcomed hundreds of cyclists to follow the 374km route, raising tens of thousands of dollars to fund the life-changing work of the Children’s Cancer Institute.
On the evening of Thursday the 24th of July, 2025’s fleet of cyclists put their feet up in Ingham for the night before riding on to Innisfail, before finally arriving in Cairns on Saturday, the 26th of July where they crossed the finish line for another year.
Donations to the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride initiative are still open and can be made online via https://www.tcbr.org.au/sponsor and more information and updates can be found on the TCBR’s website and social media pages.
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