On a crisp winter's morning, riders gathered from all walks of life. For some, it was the longest ride they'd ever attempted. For others, it was the one day a year they dust off the bike, clip back in and remember just how good it feels to ride with a bunch of good people.
But for everyone who turned up, it was about more than simply a long ride.
It was Ride for Darcy.
Riding in memory of a fearless spirit
Ride for Darcy is an annual memorial bike ride raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). Each year, Tony brings together his cycling friends and community for a 200 km challenge in memory of his late brother, Darcy, whose fearless, adventurous spirit inspired the ride's daring distance.
The cause is close to home in more ways than one. For every kilometre collectively ridden throughout the day, Tony personally donates $1 to the NBCF, paying tribute to his late mother, who passed away from breast cancer. It is a fitting way to honour two family members lost too soon, while bringing people together to help create a better future where fewer families experience the same loss.
About the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF)
The NBCF is Australia's leading not-for-profit organisation funding world-class breast cancer research towards our vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer. Since their inception in 1994, NBCF has invested over $250 million into more than 650 world-class research grants across Australia."
An important reminder
As dark clouds began to enclose the rising sun, Tony addressed the group and the increasingly ominous elephant in the room: the weather.
The forecast was looking less than ideal, but for Tony, the challenging conditions were also a timely reminder of why everyone was there.
"When it starts feeling cold, wet, windy, or your legs get heavy, remember why we're here,” Tony said. “There are people who are facing battles unlike anything we'd experience today, daily. That's who we're doing this for."
It was the kind of moment that puts a hard ride into perspective. A reminder that while the kilometres ahead might be challenging, the reason behind them was something much bigger.
Staying firmly on course
As the pace groups made their way from the starting point in Toowong over to Manly Boathouse, riders faced an evolving challenge. Forecasts of rain were seemingly blown away by some, often relentless, wind gusts throughout the day.
About 80 km in, riders regrouped for morning tea at Kalinga Park in Clayfield. A chance to refuel, catch their breath, and most importantly, share stories and connect over the people and reason that had brought everyone together.
It was here that the group was joined by Dr Robyn Cameron, Senior Lecturer at Griffith University and the 2025 Gold Coast Australian of the Year. As an Ambassador for the NBCF, Robyn has helped raise more than $2.5 million for breast cancer research, sharing an inspiring message about community, resilience and the impact of giving back.
Fuelled by pastries, fruit and lollies, riders pushed past the beginnings of tired quads and tightening shoulders, continuing to the 160 km mark in Redcliffe.
By the end of the day, the group had covered roughly 180–220 km.
They had pushed through the very conditions Tony had warned them about that morning and, more importantly, had done it together.
"It was an emotional but amazingly positive day, with lots of love, some epic rides, and loads of great stories,” Tony said. “It embodies so much of what Darcy was about, bringing good people together, adventure and pushing the boundaries."
Why Rebound gets behind it
For Rebound, supporting causes greater than ourselves is a part of who we are.
This year marked our fourth consecutive year backing the ride, an event proudly organised by Rebound's corporate sponsor, Saros.
Because Ride for Darcy represents so much of what we love about our community:
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Showing up for something bigger than ourselves.
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Challenging ourselves to do things we might not have thought possible.
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Making sure no one has to do it alone.
That's the thing about riding with a community. You might turn up for the kilometres, the challenge or the cause, but you leave with something more.
A few more stories. A few more friendships. A sense of pride in what you achieved.
And, hopefully, a big smile on your face.
Want in?
If training with a community that shows up for each other, chasing that warm fuzzy feeling, and bettering yourself along the way sounds like your kind of thing, we'd love to hear from you.
Send us a message at hello@reboundclub.com.au. We'd love to be part of your journey.
