A convoy of humble Postie bikes hit the open road for a good cause, as the annual Postie Bike Safari returned for its 13th year of fundraising and friendship – all in support of regional families facing childhood cancer.
Departing from Mackay on Saturday, 30 August 2025, 26 riders and 6 support vehicles travelled more than 2,000 kilometres across outback North Queensland over the course of a week.
Childhood Cancer Support is a Queensland-based charity that provides free accommodation, transport and care to families navigating the heartbreak of a childhood cancer diagnosis.
The event began in 2013 when organiser Greg Becke and his workmates first gathered friends to ride Postie bikes for charity.
“What started with 13 bikes and a simple idea has since grown into a passionate annual ride involving dozens of riders and raising more than $825,000 for charity,” Greg said.
“In the past four years alone, the Safari has raised $524,000 for Childhood Cancer Support.”
This year, the riders were welcomed by small towns and rural communities along the way.
“There’s just something special about the simplicity of a Postie bike and the big heart of the people who ride them,” said Greg.
“We pay for our own fuel, food and accommodation, and give up a week of work – but the generosity we receive along the way makes it all worthwhile.”
“It’s very emotional to meet the families affected by childhood cancer along the ride,” said Greg.
“One night at the Bowen River Hotel, a family who’d stayed at Childhood Cancer Support came to thank us – they showed us photos of their child’s treatment journey.” He explains, “It’s times like this we realise what the funds actually do. It’s what keeps us riding.”
The Safari wrapped up with a celebration dinner at Ocean International in Mackay, bringing together riders, families and supporters for an auction night.
The Postie Bike Safari 2025 raised $101, 760 for Childhood Cancer Support.
To donate, visit fundraise.ccs.org.au/event/postie-bike-safari-25
The 13th Postie Bike Safari raised $101,760 for Childhood Cancer Support, with riders travelling over 2,000 kilometres across outback North Queensland. Photos supplied
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