The Big Spin is a 12-hour team-based spin bike challenge to support sick kids and their families through Ronald McDonald House Charities.

You can register as a team or take on the challenge solo. On event day, you and your teammates will take turns riding a spin bike across a 12-hour period. Or if you're up for the challenge, you're welcome to ride the full 12 hours yourself!

Once you sign up, you’ll get access to a personal fundraising page where you can share your challenge, raise vital funds, and track your progress. Every dollar raised helps keep families together during the toughest times.

There’s no minimum fitness level required, just the determination to make a difference. If you plan on riding for a long period, we strongly advise spending some time training on a spin bike in the lead up to the challenge day. 

The Big Spin will run from 6am - 6pm on the 5th of September 2025. 

The Big Spin is a physical event and will be held in a purpose-built marquee on Bennelong Lawn, Sydney. Bennelong Lawn is easily accessible from the Opera House.

You can sign up through The Big Spin website. Just head to the homepage and click the Sign Up button. You’ll then be given two options:

• Create a Team – Select this if you’re starting a team and plan to invite friends, family, or colleagues to ride with you. You’ll be able to invite them during registration or anytime afterward.

• Join a Team – Choose this if you’ve been invited to join an existing team. Please note that you can’t join a random team; you’ll need to have received an invite.

Yes, as long as you've been invited by the team organiser. During registration, choose Join a Team and enter the details provided in your invitation.

You must be invited to join a team. Teams are often made up of friends, family, or colleagues, and participants are not able to join a random team.

Yes! You can sign up as a Solo Spinner and take on the full 12-hour challenge by yourself. It's a huge effort, but an incredible way to make a difference.

12 hours is a long time however, so you'll be encouraged on the day to take regular breaks. We'll be there to support you and ensure you take on the challenge safely. 

Yes, there is a team entry fee. This fee covers your bike for the day, event setup, and access to all event-day amenities. It’s a single fee per team, not per person, so you can have as many teammates as you like.

The full fee is $50 per team, however there will be discount entry available during specific time periods. 

There’s no strict team size limit, but we recommend 2 to 8 people for a smooth rotation across the 12 hours. You’re welcome to include more teammates to share the load even further, or split into multiple teams across different bikes.

If you’re planning to bring a larger group, get in touch with us, we’d love to help tailor the experience to suit your team.

No. Only one person rides at a time per team. You can set your own schedule and take turns throughout the day however it suits your group.

Yes! Teams are expected to swap riders throughout the event. How often you switch is completely up to you.

Your team needs to keep the bike going for 12 hours, but individual riders do not need to stay the entire time. You can rotate in shifts as needed.

That’s okay! The rest of the team can adjust the riding schedule. You can also invite someone new to join if needed. Please note that to be able to take part, all participants must have signed up through the website. We can't accept any riders who haven't completed their registration. 

Yes, there is a minimum fundraising amount of $480 per individual participant. This is worked out on an individual basis, with rewards allocated based on individual fundraising amounts, not team fundraising amounts. As this is a fundraising event with a limited number of spin bikes available, we encourage all participans to raise as many funds as possible to support sick kids and their families going through the toughest time of their lives. 

Once you register, you’ll get your own fundraising page to share with friends, family, and colleagues. Use email, social media, and good old-fashioned word-of-mouth to ask for support.

We'll be in touch with friendly advice and support to help you maximise your impact for sick kids. 

All funds raised support Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney, helping families stay together while their child receives hospital treatment far from home.

Yes, all donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia. Donors will automatically recive a tax receipt. 

Absolutely! We encourage you to share your page far and wide. The more people who see it, the more support you can raise.

We’ve got some amazing rewards to keep you motivated as you fundraise:

• First Donation – Score a Big Spin head sweatband to kick things off.

• Raise $160 – Earn a Big Spin t-shirt to wear with pride.

• Raise $800 – Receive a Big Spin exercise towel for your workouts.

• Raise $1,600 – Unlock the exclusive Big Spin hoodie and VIP perks, including massages on the day, VIP lounge access, a behind-the-scenes tour of Ronald McDonald House, and more surprises.

Plus, there’ll be extra prizes and giveaways on the day for challenge winners and top performers.

Keep spinning, keep fundraising, and unlock as many rewards as you can!

All spin bikes will be provided at the event, so you won’t need to bring your own. But here are a few things we recommend packing for a smooth and comfortable ride:

• Comfortable activewear and closed-toe shoes (cycling shoes optional)

• A towel — you’ll be working up a sweat!

• A reusable water bottle to stay hydrated

• Snacks or energy bars to keep your energy up

• Sunscreen and a hat — especially if you’re spending time outside the marquee

• A phone or camera to capture the fun and fundraising moments

• Team spirit — dress up, bring props, or coordinate outfits to stand out!

You’re also welcome to bring supporters to cheer you on. We’ll have music, food, and a great atmosphere to keep the energy high all day long.

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