Ride with purpose
Go the distance for remote Australia
Every kilometre you ride helps keep the Flying Doctor flying.
How it works
Sign up
Registration is FREE. Join solo or as a team with friends or colleagues.
Share & raise funds
Invite friends and family to support you by donating to your fundraising page.
Track your kilometres
Get on your bike, log your kilometres and you'll travel virtually from the ocean to the outback.
New for 2026!
For the first time ever, cyclists can unlock an exclusive Oceans to Outback cycling jersey as they reach fundraising milestones.
Alongside our special-edition medal and other exclusive rewards, it's our way of celebrating every kilometre you've ridden and every dollar you've raised to help keep the Flying Doctor flying.
Resources
To help you spread the word, we’ve created cycling-specific resources including posters, email signatures and social posts that you can share at work, your gym, your local café or anywhere in your community.
Ready to ride?
Whether you're new to cycling or spend every weekend in the saddle, Oceans to Outback is your challenge.
Ride indoors or outdoors - your pace, your schedule!
247 km
The RFDS provides vital 24/7 aeromedical emergency retrieval and patient transfers across rural and remote Australia.
609 km
Ride 1km for each patient flown every 48hrs.
1,060 km
Ride 1km for every patient helped by the RFDS each day.
Got something else in mind? You can nominate any distance during registration.
Oceans to Outback is a month-long adventure. Choose a distance that can be done in short bursts daily, or on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
Frequently asked questions
When is the challenge?
You can log your training kilometres now, and when October 1 hits, your training kilometres will record on your fundraising page, and you'll start the month fresh on 0kms.
Where is the challenge?
Is it free to join?
Can I use any type of bike?
Can I track my progress?
Yes you can keep track of your progress through your online account. You’ll be able to track your kilometres either through the Oceans to Outback App or through your Dashboard under the tab 'Log My KMs'.
You can log your training kilometres as soon as you sign up, as your training kilometres will show on your fundraising page (in October), and your training kilometres will reset to 0 on September 30.
Do I have to ride every day?
Is there a cut-off date to sign up?
The registration cut-off date will be just after the first week of October and participants can continue to fundraise until the end of November.
Is there a Facebook Group where I can connect with other people doing the challenge?
There is! You can find our Oceans to Outback Facebook community group here. Our community would love to meet you and support your journey.
