Event Overview
Ride for Country Kids 2026 is Royal Far West’s annual three-day cycling event across regional New South Wales. The 2026 edition starts on Sunday 17 May and is set in the organisation’s far west NSW heartland. The route begins in Parkes, travels through towns including Manildra and Molong, includes Trundle and Eugowra, and finishes in Forbes. Across the three days, the event covers over 380km in total, with daily stages listed as approximate distances.
What the Course Demands
Across three days, the event asks riders to manage repeated long daily stages rather than a single peak effort. The published plan includes an approximately 150km opening day based around Parkes, followed by about 130km and 120km stages that link Parkes, Trundle, Forbes and Eugowra. With multiple starts and finishes across the itinerary, pacing, consistency and day-to-day recovery become key execution factors for completing the full distance comfortably.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits cyclists who are comfortable with sustained endurance riding and want a structured multi-day challenge. It is a good fit for riders who can handle consecutive long days and prefer an organised route through regional NSW towns rather than a single-day event. Athletes newer to longer distances may prefer targeting one of the shorter daily stages rather than the full three-day total.
