FarRides
The core rides
The FarRide Collection
FarRide 1000
At least 1000km in 24 hours - Valid starting record; attendance at the nominated destination during the published check-in window; completion of the finish form.
No previous FarRides required.
FarRide 1200
At least 1200km in 24 hours - The FR12 is nominated at registration; valid starting record; attendance during the published check-in window; completion of the finish form.
No previous FarRides required.
FarRide 1200 Gold
FarRide 1200 Gold - Prescribed ride log; starting evidence; evidence from each fuel stop showing location, time and odometer; and finishing evidence within 24 hours. Classic docket and digital evidence have equal standing.
This ride is a pathway towards an Iron Butt level ride as it incorporates a lower distance with the documentary evidence required for Iron Butt certification.
FarNighter 1000
1000km in 24 hours - The same general requirements as an FR10, with an evening or night-time destination and published night check-in window. An FR12 option may be offered for individual events.
Recorded Ride
Nominate your own distance - Starting and finishing information sufficient to establish the distance travelled. May be nominated from the outset or used when another attempted ride is concluded before its standard is met.
It records the journey but does not certify an endurance standard.
Special Event Rides
From time to time, FarRiders will offer special event rides built around a particular challenge, occasion or piece of long-distance riding history. These may include Chase the Overland, the Davo Memorial FarRide and Come and Try a SaddleSore, along with other one-off or limited-event rides.
Each special event will have its own distance, timing, route and verification requirements. Full details, including registration arrangements, will be advertised separately before the event.