They can be; they’re called a Smiddy challenge for a reason. But we’ve found that the most rewarding things you can do in life are very rarely easy. A Smiddy Challenge is designed to push and challenge you—but, with the right training it is very achievable.  A Smiddy Challenge is a special event, it is about more than a bike ride, it will change you for the better; it can renew your focus on life, and remind you what’s important and give you a rare sense of achievement that you have not only done something really special, but contributed to a higher purpose.

The Smiddy community represents the core values of , teamwork, spirit and mateship. Wearing a Smiddy jersey is a privilege—when you join us, you will understand why.

No, you don’t! Our events draw men and women each year who range in age from 20 to 70 with varying sporting abilities and experience. Some are very new to cycling, while others have been doing it for decades! What they all have in common is a big heart, a great attitude and a determination to push beyond their comfort zone. 

We typically average between 26-28 km/h, depending on the prevailing conditions and terrain. The Smiddy peloton is a very supportive environment and we aim to support every rider to ride as much as possible. Very often it is the slower riders in the group who earn the most respect and admiration from their peers in the peloton, but you will be supported all the way.

Absolutely! We have organised monthly training rides, as well as two training weekends, so everyone can get to know each other and how the peloton rolls. You can also join in the fun of our weekly Wednesday River Loop which rolls out of Adam Smiddy Park, Park Rd, Milton each Wednesday at 5:30am. There will also be regular email and phone communications leading up to your challenge.

Absolutely! In fact, we encourage our participants to bring along their mates to take on the challenge together—and fundraising is always easier when you can share the load!

But regardless of whether you join as a team, a solo rider or volunteer road crew member, the great thing about Smiddy is, you’ll be embraced into the Smiddy community and have training, fundraising and socialising options galore. Bringing along a mate or two just makes this experience extra-special.

Want more information? You can call the team on 07 3163 5666 or contact us and we'll be in touch shortly.

Mater Uncancer Smiddy hosts various events throughout the year, including being a premium charity partner of the Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival, the world's largest triathlon by participation. Additionally, we organize weekly river loop cycling events every Wednesday along the scenic Brisbane River, as well as training rides and other activities.

To find out more visit the Mater Uncancer Smiddy homepage.

You can pay your registration via credit or debit card or via your PayPal account.  

We offer two payment options as part of our standard registration process;

• Full payment at registration
• 20% deposit at registration and four equal monthly payments (for credit card payments only)

No promotion codes required for these payment options—just complete your registration and select your desired option.

Should you require a different payment option, including company invoicing, please contact the team.

Each individual rider commits to raising $5,000 for cancer efforts at Mater. Smiddy funding allows Mater researchers to take bold, calculated risks. This includes testing their findings in complex, disease-relevant models and collaborating with medical experts and industry leaders to refine and advance these innovations for clinical trials.

Your fundraising isn’t just a target—it’s a powerful contribution that drives real impact.

After registering you will instantly receive your own fundraising website profile which you can personalise with your own stories, pictures and updates.

You can collect all of your donations via this page, and your donors/supporters can conveniently use their debit/credit cards to make a donation.

Sharing the link to this page via social media, emails and in person will take donors straight to your own fundraising campaign.

Fundraising data proves that making a self-donation to your page encourages your friends and family to follow suit–so remember to make your first self-donation a generous one! 

Unsure about  fundraising? Feel uncomfortable asking for donations? This isn’t uncommon. One of the things we hear the most from new participants is how their mindset around fundraising changes during their Smiddy journey and how much fun it can be if you approach it just the same way you would approach your training, work or other parts of your life. Fundraising is only a part of a bigger picture that is philanthropy and we are confident that when you meet some of the incredible people involved in the 'Smiddy community', you will stand proud in your role as an advocate for cancer research, prevention measures and patient care at Mater.

To help you smash your fundraising goals we have developed a number of fundraising resources to to support you you out.

As soon as you register, your dedicated fundraising team from Mater Uncancer Smiddy will work with you to create a comprehensive and personalised fundraising plan. A team member of the Smiddy team will contact you regularly to check in on your progress and assist with ideas, advice, encouragement and plenty of inspiration! The team are all passionate cyclists, committed to our cause of funding cancer research at Mater; you can rest assured that we'll be there every step of the way to assist you with both the physical and fundraising preparations needed to take on your challenge.

We are the ‘homemade with love’ version of charity challenge programs. Our program has been dubbed a “journey of friends” for a reason and not because we’re cliquey, but because everyone involved in Smiddy belongs—full stop. We’re boutique. We’re genuine. We are not strangers to each other. You, your family, loved ones and supporters are on this journey with us. The team at Mater Uncancer Smiddy are all past Smiddy riders/participants. We get it.

No, you don't. Everyone has their own story and reason for wanting to get involved. The fact you are interested in something bigger than yourself shows us that you're already a Smiddy person. Our riders and triathletes are motivated by a variety of reasons. Simply looking to challenge yourself? Go for your life! That's why many Smiddies have signed up and we'll cheer you on as you do it! We can guarantee that your Smiddy journey will offer more than you expect—and you'll be thankful you took on the challenge.

Your fundraising efforts directly support a comprehensive research program at Mater, which encompasses both biomedical and clinical research to provide a full bench-to-bedside approach to cancer, from early diagnosis through to advanced care.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible and a tax receipt will instantly be sent to your donors after each donation.

All Smiddy athletes are welcome to join our weekly Brisbane River Loop held each Wednesday from Adam Smiddy Park, Milton at 5.30am.  You can find more details on our Training page.

We will also schedule several formal weekend training rides of longer distances.  These rides will be by invite only to the registered riders and are a great opportunity to meet your fellow Smiddy riders as well as get some valuable kms in the legs. 

We have a great community of athletes across Australia all connected by their passion for supporting cancer research. When you join Mater Uncancer Smiddy, we ask you to connect with the Smiddy community via our exclusive Smiddy Facebook group. This is a great tool to connect with athletes in your local area for training and share training inspiration.