Weather postpones Ride For Red Nose, $25k still raised

CONDITIONS were not favourable on Saturday for this year’s Ride For Red Nose, with the event postponed due to inclement weather.

Ride For Red Nose director and founder Peter Herrick said it was unfortunate this year’s ride, which had been in the works since late 2023, was postponed. “Riders will reconvene to hit the road and undertake the course later this year or alternatively in their own time,” Mr Herrick said.

On Sunday, the second annual Ride For Kids took place in Lara with favourable conditions allowing the ride to go ahead.

More than 100 mini riders took part in the event around the track at Grand Lakes Estate, all raising funds for the Red Nose foundation.

All participants received a special medal and enjoyed free entertainment supported by Geelong charity Friend in Me, driven by inclusivity advocate and Founder, Louise Larkin.

“The extreme weather didn’t stop the generosity of donors and supporters for Ride for Red Nose, with the event raising more than $21,400,” Mr Herrick said. “The inaugural All-Abilities Ride for Kids was also hailed a huge success, with the event raising an additional $4000 for Red Nose, bringing the grand total for the weekend events to $25,400.”

As riders await a date for the resumption of this year’s Ride For Red Nose, organisers have already begun planning for the 2025 edition of the ride.