3-Day Riders: Travel to the start of the ride, 3 nights twin share room accommodation, 2 sets of branded rider cycling kit, 2 evening shirts, all meals on Tour, peloton support vehicles.

Ride Support Crew: Travel to the start of the ride, 3 nights twin share room accommodation, shirt & cap, 2 evening shirts, all meals on Tour, all transport.

Woolworths team members do not have to take annual leave to take part in the Event, Woolworths Group will provide you with the days as normal working days. This includes our Woolworths & Big W Stores team members.

Not included: Alcoholic beverages on Tour, flights to / from Sydney if participant is based interstate, bikes or bike bags, helmets, cleats/clip-in pedals, personal clothing items.

All Riders will receive two full sets of cycling kit for the Tour in the week prior to Tour, including:

2 x jerseys

2 x bib knicks

1 x wind vest

2 x socks

1 x cap

2 x water bottles (bring your own bottles as spares)

2 x polo shirts (for dinner)

1 x day bag

1 x laundry bag

You will be asked to select your kit size on registration with the link to the sizing chart provided (Sizing Chart Link); please choose carefully as we cannot guarantee you will be able to swap kit sizes once your chosen size has been received.

• Saturday 11 May - Port Stephens

• Sunday 12 May - Hunter Valley

• Monday 13 May - Wyong

You will be sharing same-gender accommodation of two to three people per room.

Meet us at Port Stephens or hop on our bus transfer from Bella Vista (Woolworths support office) departing at approximately 10am. Bikes can be transported on our bike trailer which will follow the bus. Cars can be left at Bella Vista in secure undercover parking.

We have lots of roles to fill on Tour, and our Support Crew volunteers are essential to us hosting this Event. If you’re not a cyclist but want to be a part of the Tour, Support Crew is a great way to get involved…and it’s super-fun too!

Roles vary from logistics to laundry, driving to navigating, and providing morning tea set-ups and coffee van pack-downs. We will send you a survey to complete which will enable us to allocate roles, which are advised prior to the Tour.

Briefing sessions start between 4 weeks and 1 week out, depending on the role. You will have the opportunity to discuss the role you have been assigned.

View a summary of support crew roles here

The Registration Fees are for Riders & Support Crew to participate in the Tour.

Your registration fee is payable by card at the final step of the registration process and it is NOT tax deductible. Registration Fee for 2024 is different to previous Tours and installment payments are not currently available.

Tip: If you are using “Autofill” during the registration process, please check your email address is correct.

3-Day Ride: $550 for Early Bird registrations made prior to 31 January 2024, $650 thereafter.

Support Crew: $200

No, unfortunately your Registration Fee is not tax deductible.

If you would like to help others fundraise and sponsor their walk or ride, or donate to your own page, your donation will be tax deductible and you will automatically receive a tax deductible receipt via email.

Join the TDC Hub Registration. If you are a Rider please link your personal Strava account.

Please note: you will need your Strava details to link your account in the HUB.

Sign up to the Strava club in your state and join the next TDC supported ride:

ACT | NSW | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA | VIRTUAL.

Start training: All Riders are required to attend a minimum of FIVE TDC supported training sessions of 40km+, even if you are an experienced cyclist. Plan to attend these training rides as soon as you register for Tour.

Medicals: Please complete a self assessed medical form which will be reviewed by the tour medical director. Upload the completed form to TDC Hub.

(We always encourage participants to have an annual check up with their GP and to complete regular cancer screenings.)

 All training sessions and the Tour event will follow a Covid Safe Touring Plan to ensure the safety of all participants.

We visit primary schools on Tour therefore, please apply for Working With Children Check (WWCC) in the state you reside then upload your WWCC number and expiry to the TDC Hub.

Take out the appropriate insurance.

Participation on a Tour de Cure Event is at your own risk. We recommend you take out all the necessary insurance during training and Tour to cover yourself, your bike and other possessions, including third party liability for personal and property damage.

This is easy to obtain and is often included in your membership of a professional body such as Cycling Australia or Bicycle NSW. Please check the fine print to ensure you are happy with the level of cover.

Share your Fundraising Page

For tips on Fundraising, please go to: https://wheelsandwalks.com.au/fundraising

Two weeks prior to Tour you are required to have your bike serviced. Purchase a spare derailleur hanger specific to your bike and keep in a safe place.

Registration and fundraising for Woolies Wheels & Walks 2024 will be through the wheelsandwalks.com.au website. On registration, you will receive a personalised and shareable fundraising page which can be easily personalised with your photo and your personal ‘Why’ story.

You can post training updates and thank your donors directly, making reaching your fundraising target easy. Remember - you’re not asking for money for yourself, you’re asking for support in finding a cure for cancer.

Your individual and team fundraising pages will close 30 June 2024. Please ensure you have met your commitment to cancer research before 30 June.

Riders Fundraising commitment $2,500

Support Crew Fundraising commitment $750

Can I create or join a fundraising team?

Yes. If you are wanting to put on fundraising events with your friends, then 'Teams’ are the best way to go to sharing in group fundraising!

To form a team:

• Think up a team name that is unique and resonates with your group.

• Nominate a team leader.

• Have the team leader register first and select the option to ‘Create a Team’.

• Once the team is created, the rest of the team can register and select ‘Join a Team’ to join their own team.

If you would prefer to sign up and participate as an individual, that is perfectly OK too.

What’s the fundraising target for a team?

The team fundraising target = individual fundraising target X number team participants.

Note, a target will not automatically show on your team page, the Team Leader can manually add or update the target.

How do I join a team when I have already registered as an individual?

• Login to your page (click LOGIN button in the top right corner)

• On the left of your page, click the option to ‘Join or create a team’.

• If you are creating a team, choose ‘Start a new team’. Give your team a meaningful and unique team name that will be easy for your donors to find and resonate with your group!

• Adjust your fundraising target to represent the number of people as above.

• If you are joining an existing team, choose ‘Join an existing team’.

• Start typing in the name of the team in the search box, wait for your team to appear, then select.

• There is also the option for you to leave a team or change your team.

Does the money raised on my Individual Fundraising page show in the Team Donation page?

Yes, any money you raise on your individual page will automatically be included in the Team Donation page tally.

If the Team Donation page target has been met but I haven’t quite made my individual fundraising commitment of $2,500 ($700 Support Crew) do I need to continue to fundraise?

If your Team Donation page commitment has been met, then you have met your commitment to Woolies Wheels and Walks. However, imagine the impact you will have on cancer research if you also meet your individual target! Every dollar makes a difference to cancer research. 

If my team shares our Team Donation page and money is donated to the team page instead of my individual page, does this money get split between the individual fundraisers for their individual targets?

If your Team Donation page target has been met, Woolies Wheels and Walks will know you have met your commitment. The amount from the team page will not be split and shown on your individual page, however, Woolies Wheels and Walks report will acknowledge you have met your requirement and commitment.

Log into your fundraising page https://tourdecure.grassrootz.com/login

Go to ‘Edit Page’ on the left hand side

Under your page name, it gives you the option to ‘Change’ or ‘Leave’ a team.

If you are new to riding in a group (peloton), Tour de Cure will work closely with you to make sure you have the skills and fitness you’ll need to participate in the Tour. Read our Riding Etiquette Guide to get acquainted with the do’s and don’ts of riding on the road.

Tour de Cure and Woolworths will kick off training with a ‘First Time on Tour’ virtual workshop.  We can put you in contact with a bike shop to help you with hiring or choosing a road bike. 

You will need a road bike with drop handlebars, and learn to be able to ride in clip in pedals (cleats).

What training is available?

Download the 26 week training program, join the Woolies on Wheels training groups with regular rides for all levels of rider in various locations. Early morning weekday sessions before work and Sunday longer ride to build your skill and fitness levels.  We recommend you start and follow the program as closely as possible to get the best experience out of the Tour.

No. As per Covid governance across Australia, there is no mandatory vaccination for any event.

What happens to my registration fee if the COVID-19 situation changes and Woolies Wheels & Walks is postponed?

If your Event is postponed by Tour de Cure (or due to Government requirements), your Registration Fee and any fundraising to date will be transferred to the rescheduled date.  

In the event of cancellation of the Event, your Registration Fee can be refunded, or you may choose to leave the Registration Fees to support cancer research, support and prevention. Your fundraising to date will not be refunded back to the Donors, it will go directly to the cancer research, support and prevention projects of the cancelled Event.   

If you need to withdraw from an Event, your fundraising to date will go directly to the cancer research, support and prevention projects of the Event you have withdrawn from. All withdrawals must be notified at the earliest opportunity to fundraising@tourdecure.com.au. 

Registration Fees can be refunded if you need to withdraw up to four weeks prior to your Event, or you may choose to leave the Registration Fees to support cancer research, support and prevention. 

If you withdraw and wish to register for another Event within 12 months, your fundraising to date will remain on the original event, however your fundraising to date will be counted towards your fundraising target of your new Event. Outside of 12 months, your fundraising will go to cancer research, support and prevention projects of your original Event.

If you need to withdraw within four weeks of your Event, please contact Tour de Cure: fundraising@tourdecure.com.au.

Participation on a Tour de Cure Event is at your own risk. We recommend you take out all the necessary insurance during training and Tour to cover yourself, your bike and other possessions, including third party liability for personal and property damage.

This is easy to obtain and is often included in your membership of a professional body such as Cycling Australia or Bicycle NSW. Please check the fine print to ensure you are happy with the level of cover.

Early Bird registrations close 31 January 2024.

Final registrations will close on 8 March 2024.

If you are new to riding with Tour de Cure, we encourage you to start your training a minimum of 12 weeks prior to Tour. No new Riders will be eligible to register after 16 February 2024.

If you are a Rider or Support Crew joining Tour, you will need a working with children check.

Our ‘Be Fit, Be Healthy, Be Happy’ cancer prevention program in primary schools is an important part of the Tour experience. Past participants name this experience as a  Tour highlight.

You will need a valid Working With Children’s Check (WWCC) to take part in the school presentation, please apply for your WWCC in the state you reside.

The WWCC usually lasts for 3-5 years, depending on your home state’s requirements.

Please apply within four weeks of registering for Tour. You then upload your WWCC number and expiry to hub.tourdecure.com.au

If you are no longer able to take part in the Event, contact wheelsandwalks@woolworths.com.au to cancel or transfer your registration to another Event. Please note that your Registration Fee is non-refundable if you cancel after 3 April 2024 due to costs incurred by this date.

Unfortunately, no. You will need to follow the cancellation process and the new person will be required to follow the registration process and pay their Registration Fee.

We ask that you have a fully maintained road bike with curved handle bars (no tri bars or straight handle bars, no mountain or hybrid bikes), 2 water bottle cages and lights, ideally cleat pedals. Flat pedals are okay to start initial training rides, however cleats are compulsory during the majority of the training and on Tour.

Look after your lid – you need to replace your helmet every 3-5 years regardless of condition. All Riders are required to wear a helmet meeting AS2063/NZ 2063 or equivalent. Helmets must have a manufacturers mark stating its compliance with the Standard and be in good condition. If your helmet is not approved or is damaged you will be asked not to ride with us on the training ride and on Tour. Refer to https://www.productsafety.gov.au/standards/bicycle-helmets