Help me support kids in need

I live In Mansfield, Victoria & heading into 2026 I will be beginning year 12 at school. 

I turn 18 on the opening night of the 20th Anniversary of the Chain Reaction Melbourne Challenge. 

I’ll be riding over 1000km in 7 days raising much needed funds for the Monash Children’s Hospital & The Starlight Foundation

I am very fortunate as I have never had any major health issues and have hardly been to hospital. I’ve been able to ride all kinds of bikes, run, play team sport, and perform music freely without my time as a kid being interupted by major health issues. 

My goal is to raise a minimum of $20,000 towards the events total goal of 1.1million 

Follow me in my journey of fundraising, training, and supporting kids less fortunate than myself. 

Thank You To My Donors

Anonymous

$7.04k

Alex King

I know you’ll do Chain Reaction and your old man proud. Be prepared to draft some old folks!

$1.05k

Vacuum Truck Supplies - Rod & Sandra Glue

Great Job Ryder, Have a great ride and well done.

$1.04k

Mark C-j

$1.04k

Laurence Basell

Great work!

$1,000

Cathy Mcadam

So much fun to ride with you. I hope I get to see you in TDU one day

$900

Anonymous

$527.50

Andrew Mccann

Ride well mate- am sure your Dad is super proud to have you riding in the bunch. Remember not to overtake the lead car :)

$500

Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club

$350

Micala Jacobs

Such a great experience for you Ryder in so many ways. Love you lots, Mum.

$317.56

Nick Freezer

Well done mate. Your dad will be very proud of you! Enjoy the ride!

$316.50

Rob Clugston

Go Ryder!

$316.50

Paton Air Pty Ltd

Great effort Ryder

$316.50

Nana And Grandad

Proud of you! Have a great ride. Xx

$300

Tom Davis

Good to see a Chad actually pushing the pedals rather than just the accelerator!

$263.75

Ross Family

$263.75

Nick Wilcox

$263.75

Marcus Ryan

Awesome work Ryder. Enjoy the challenge!

$250

Daryl Browning

Show everyone how its done. Safe Riding

$211

Damian Harriss

Well done Ryder (and Tim!) on a fantastic accomplishment! I hope you enjoyed the ride and its not too hard getting back in to the swing of things at School! Cheers

$211

Anonymous

Go Ryder! This is a fantastic effort and I’m in awe of your dedication and focus. Go well! Best wishes Lou

$211

Karin Jones

Congratulations Ryder, what a wonderful way to spend your 18th Birthday, raising money for such wonderful causes and riding your bike with some many wonderful people 👏

$211

Glen Jacobs

This is awesome Ryder, well done & happy birthday.

$211

Mark Glenn

Ride will Ryder, your Dad made me feel such a part of Chain. The 6 did have done have been greatest weeks of my year. I am shattered at the moment i cant be on the ride this year. Enjoy Cheers Mark

$211

Andrew Hayne

Well done Ryder - Show your dad how to ride!

$200

Callahan Seed

Eyes forward, bum off the seat and stand up on the pedals champ! Enjoy the journey!!

$200

Robert Thomas Hinton

Congrats Ryder & Tim, such a meaningful experience (for you both !!). Hopefully you will not require the "hand of God" that Tim had to occasionally give me in my early rides !! I still remember a couple of "miscalculated" hills on routes where we were faced with +20% gradient & Tim felt guilty enough to give us all a final push !!

$200

Cindy & Tim

We’re so proud of you.

$168.80

Mark George

Can't wait to ride with you Ryder. Inspirational stuff.

$106.12

William Tehan

Good luck Ryder - congrats Tim!

$106.12

Kristy H

Best way to start a new year! Happy pedalling!

$106.12

Bruce Halket

Don’t forget to put the bins out!

$106.12

Sandra Kandolf

$106.12

Dave Reeves

$106.12

Richard Williams

Good Luck Ryder, Dad would be very proud, as l was completing last year's ride in NZ with my son Sam. Ride safe.

$106.12

Yvette W

$106.12

Kaine Lanyon

Go boy

$106.12

Ren, Tilly Will & Edie X

Go Ryder! Great cause & we love that you are putting in such a big ride for it. X

$106.12

Billie Leatham

On ya chaddsta

$106.12

Clarissa Leatham

You’ve got this!

$106.12

Kaine Lanyon

Go hard Ryder!

$106.12

Tyler Scarce

Congrats! Enjoy every minute, these experiences are special!

$106.12

Kristi Ingrilli

Congratulations Ryder! There are not many in the world spending their 18th birthdays doing something so incredible. Safe riding and enjoy!

$106.12

Grace Brown

Good luck Ryder! Enjoy the challenge!

$103.72

James Hines

$103.72

Anonymous

$100

Margaret Gearon

$100

Paul Riley

$100

Kelly Brough

Congrats on your first Chain Reaction. Great riding with you this week.

$100

Brenton Jones

Good luck Ryder, I’m really looking forward to riding with you and seeing you reach that finish line mate!

$100

Merinda Chadd

So proud of you, have fun! The kids have donated some pocket money to this too. Happy 18th Birthday! Love Ninny, Sam, Mae, Liv and Billy and Angus!

$80

Billir Vogelzang

Well done Ryder! Your mum has set a great example for you! Have fun and happy birthday!

$54.12

Pamela Zierk-mahoney

Go for a great ride Ryder - catch up with you in Mansfield on the way through.

$54.12

Sabine

Welcome to the team Ryder !!! Such an awesome thing for you to commit to I can't wait to ride with you Your dad was amazing , helping me get through my first Chain ride last year !! I was often one of the slowest but I was never made to feel that way I really loved the team support and helping spirit - so i am back again :)

$54.12

Ian Conrick

$54.12

Kris Tetis

Have an amazing ride mate. Be safe, have fun and well done for the funds you have raised so far! Have an amazing birthday tomorrow. Love Kris (and Pat)

$54.12

Soc

Well done Ryder on taking this ride on and your fundraising efforts. Your dads a CR legend so happy to hel

$54.12

Johnny & Debbie

Absolutely amazing riding Ryder - such a fantastic charity and so happy to support you. Enjoy those hills!

$52.92

Anonymous

$50

Anonymous

$22.58

Sean And Sarah Purcell

Well done Ryder! Happy Birthday and enjoy the ride!

$20

Euca Boonzaayer

Good work mate, have a great ride!!

$11.65