On Monday March 31 participants in the Ride to Give cycle challenge arrived in Grenfell for morning tea provided by the Lions Club members and friends.

The riders departed Dubbo on Sunday on their first leg for an overnight stay in Forbes followed by an early morning start to Grenfell.

On arrival they were greeted by a wonderful musician followed by local John Hetherington reciting Henry Lawson poems.

As well as the Lions Club serving freshly made sandwiches, hot scones with jam and cream and slices they enjoyed freshly brewed coffee from Unwind Coffee van.

A Director of the FDC Building Group who sponsor the ride, Nicole Duncan was in Grenfell on a nostalgic visit, as her parents owned the property “Myee’ some years ago.

The FDC annual charity bike ride, Ride to Give, started nearly 10 years ago.

They teamed up to create this incredible event, and it's since become a cornerstone of their Giving Program. To date, they have raised over $3 million for charities that mean so much to their people, partners, and clients.

This year, their team of 70 riders plus - FDC staff and friends - geared up to ride over 500km over three days, from Dubbo to Leeton.

In 2025, they are continuing their focus on supporting regional youth.

They agreed to partner with BackTrack Youth Works and Boys to the Bush, both of which are making a real difference in the lives of disadvantaged youth across New South Wales.

Backtrack CEO and Ride to Give rider Marcus Watson thanked the Lions Club their support and presented a donation to the club.

Cyclists left for a photograph at the painted Silos before heading off to Bribbaree School for lunch and overnight in Temora. The three-day rise finished in Leeton on April 1.