2020 Virtual Snowy Ride – best of August
Under COVID-19 conditions, this year’s Honda Snowy Ride has gone virtual, but the organisers are encouraging motorcyclists to still get out and ride - safely.
The virtual ride allows supporters of the Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation (SWCCF) to register and conduct their own ride - anywhere, at any time and on any bike - between 1 July and 7 November 2020. Register, ride and you automatically go into into the draw to win great prizes, courtesy of platinum partner Honda MPE Australia, including a new Honda Grom, valued at $4,475 ride away.
Although optional, riders have been encouraged to share images of their ride with the SWCCF via the photo competition, which runs from July to October.
August’s theme was ‘Your Favourite Checkpoint’ which invited registered Virtual Snowy Ride entrants to submit a photo of their favourite Snowy Ride checkpoint – past or present - for a chance to win a Honda prize pack.
Did your photo win in August? JUST BIKES showcases the impressive entries.
See below for September and October photo themes, as well as more details on how to register for the 2020 Virtual Snowy Ride.
AUGUST WINNER: Jim Stamtopoulos, with this awesome group photo at the Charlotte Pass checkpoint.
2020 Virtual Snowy Ride photo competition
JULY Winner: Carol Mackay
READ MORE: July’s Winner & Top Photos
AUGUST Winner: Jim Stamtopoulos
SEPTEMBER Theme: After July’s ‘Favourite Motorcycle Photo’ and August’s ‘Favourite Checkpoint,’ September’s theme is ‘Your Favourite Corner’ of the Honda Snowy Ride.
Haven’t done the Snowy Ride before? That’s OK! Be creative. Submit a photo of you and your bike perched on your favourite corner instead. For example, you at the Honda hairpin at Phillip Island, or the corner of Bourke & Elizabeth for those Melbourne riders in lockdown.
A photo of you and your bike on any corner - anywhere in Australia - is eligible to enter and win. So think outside the box and join the team!
Haven’t submitted your September entry? - SUBMIT HERE
OCTOBER Theme: Your favourite memory of the Honda Snowy Ride from the past 19 years. Submit from October 1
*** Entries close at midnight on the last day of each month ***
Winner to be drawn by the 5th of the following month.
With two months of the Virtual Snowy Ride 2020 remaining, here’s how to get involved:
Register for the Virtual Honda Snowy Ride 2020 to be automatically be entered into the major prize draw of:
- 1st prize – HONDA GROM – GROMLUR1 RRP is $4475 inc ORC
- 2nd prize – HONDA Mower – HRU19M2 RRP $899
- 3rd prize – HONDA Brushcutter - UMK425 RRP $499
- 4th prize – HONDA Blower - HHB25 RRP $499
Once you’ve registered, you will receive your “start pack” via email, which will include your entry number, an outline of how the Virtual Honda Snowy Ride will work and how to enter the photo competition for the minor prize draw every month.
READ MORE: Snowy Ride to go virtual
READ MORE: Steven Walter Rally Around Australia
For more details on this registered Australian charity, simply visit stevenwalterfoundation.org.au/
Make your ride count even more by setting yourself a fundraising challenge. Rather than selling raffle tickets this year, you can ask your supporters to make a donation online or by contacting the SWCCF office on 02 9542 5885.
Event ends on Saturday 7 November, where the Virtual Presentation of prizes will be live streamed!
JUST BIKES is a proud media partner for the SWCCF.
Words: Matthew Lancaster
Photos: SWCCF
