Ride the scenic south

Embark on an extraordinary cycling journey through Victoria’s iconic heartlands with a community celebrating 20 years of funding vital cancer research at Mater. From a picturesque picnic at Hanging Rock to the renowned Hepburn Springs, the historic goldfields, and the challenge of setting a time on Mt Buninyong, this ride offers an unforgettable experience.  

Explore the beauty of Healesville, the Yarra Valley, and the famous Beach Road, culminating in a breathtaking finish at St Kilda Beach. Victoria’s diverse landscapes offer an unparalleled adventure on two wheels.

More than a ride, this milestone event, commemorating 20 years of Mater Smiling for Smiddy offers you a unique opportunity to connect deeply—with the Smiddy community, the cause, and yourself.

Join us for an incredible 5-day cycling challenge that weaves together stunning countryside, demanding climbs, rolling valley roads and the famed comradery and spirit of the Smiddy community.     

Mater Smiling for Smiddy: Passionate about purposeful cycling 

Since 2006, Mater Smiling for Smiddy has been dedicated to creating safe, challenging, and purpose-driven cycling events.
With a team of experienced professionals by your side, we support you every step of the way, especially when the climbs get tough. 

Teamwork. Spirit. Mateship. 

These are the core values you’ll experience when you don the Smiddy colours and join this extraordinary cycling community.
Together, we ride for a cause—bringing heart, soul, and unforgettable memories to each event whilst raising much needed funds for cancer research. 

The Smiddy story

His disarming smile, one that rarely left his face even amidst the gravest of circumstances, gave his family and friends a window into the soul of a gentle, kind-hearted and unassuming young man from Home Hill. In 2006, Adam passed away from an aggressive melanoma.

He was just 26 years old, a talented triathlete and respected physiotherapist with the world at his feet.