Continued Improvements

The 2008 Gong Ride was our most successful yet, attracting a record field of 13,600 riders. With this however came some operational challenges that made the ride less enjoyable for some riders than previous years.

As part of our ongoing commitment to our supporters and maintaining a high quality event, we've reviewed the 2008 ride, had detailed discussions with the RTA, NSW Police and our volunteers, and listened to all your feedback and suggestions.

As a result the 2009 ride had some significant changes which was a fantastic success. Safety and congestion improved vastly and regular riders commented on their enjoyment in the 2009 event. To ensure the Gong Ride remains the best organised and most rewarding ride in Australia we have maintained the 10,000 cap.

Priority entry for 2009 fundraisers

Multiple Sclerosis Australia stages the Gong Ride to raise funds to support our work with and for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Last year almost $3.1 million was directly fundraised by riders on the Gong Ride.

Because numbers are now capped at 10,000 we know that some people are going to be disappointed
and we want to ensure that the 6,500 people who fundraised through the ride last year get first chance to secure entry.

2009 fundraisers will therefore have priority entry to the ride until July 1.

The event will open to non fundraisers and new Gong Riders, who pledge to raise a minimum $250, on a first come first served basis at COB July 2.

Pre Entry only – no Enter on the Day option

To avoid congestion at the start sites and acknowledging the 10,000 cap on entries we will not be offering Enter on the Day this year.

All riders must pre-enter to take part in the ride.

Please note that the Royal National Park which is closed to traffic on the day will operate on a no bib – no entry basis and unregistered riders will not be permitted access.

Your behaviour plays a major part in the safety of the event. Please ensure that:

Bikelift changes

Some people experienced delays with the BikeLift service in 2008.

This year BikeLift will only be available as a pre-paid service – no tickets will be sold
on the day.

In addition we are scheduling additional trucks and coaches so that we are not dependent on vehicles returning from Sydney to transport bikes.