About Us
Red Heart Ride creates epic cycling adventures for you to enjoy. Our events are designed so that you can experience the magic of cycling and the beauty of the Australian landscape.
The inaugural Red Heart Ride from Uluru to Brisbane was held in July 2010 over 19 days. What an amazing experience! We enjoyed it so much we decided we wanted other people to experience the joy of achievement, healthy living and getting in touch with the Australian continent and its people.
We think that almost anyone can join a Red Heart Ride, with a little bit of training and a lot of belief, you too can have the experience of a lifetime. Check out our training plan.
Red Heart Ride is a registered Australian company (ABN 90146649050) and donates 10% of profits to charity. You can ride for charity too. The founders are David Bull, Scott Griffin and Alex Harper – the original Red Heart Riders.
David Bull is a 29 year old 'jack-of-all-trades', and being involved with the inaugural Red Heart Ride was one of his most cherished achievements to date. Being a qualified massage therapist allows David to provide remedial therapy to all Red Heart Ride participants, including riders, support staff and volunteers to keep the 'show on the road'.
David understands the importance of exceptional service. He is committed to making sure Red Heart Riders have an experience that exceeds their expectations and changes their lives for the better. David will be heavily involved in delivering each of the Red Heart Rides and is looking forward to coordinating seamless events.
David feels that the best training for the epic 3500km Red Heart Ride was commuting 30km/day by bike. He has since cycled solo and unassisted in Italy, 1000km from Venice to Rome, and thinks the Tuscan countryside almost rivals the majesty of the Australian outback.
David loves to volunteer, and does so regularly at Woodford Folk Festival, is a volunteer member of the Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival, the PricewaterhouseCoopers Cool Nights Classic, and is a volunteer angel with the Pyjama Foundation.
Scott Griffin is a keen cyclist and endurance athlete. In 2010 he completed the inaugural Red Heart Ride and also the 250km Racing The Planet cross-country footrace.
Scott is a Director of Etax Accountants, Accounts Etcetera (Bookkeeping), The Australian Voices and ANCA. He is a Public Accountant and Tax Agent.
Scott has a Masters in Business from Harvard Business School and undergraduate degrees in Law (MacQuarie), Commerce (UQ) and Science (UQ).
Scott is a serial entrepreneur interested in IT, the Arts, Sport and Social Enterprises. He is available for speaking engagements by contacting scott@redheartride.com.
Alex Harper is a philosophy honours student at the University of Queensland. He was the lead rider for the inaugural Red Heart Ride and organised its charity activities.
Alex is passionate about mental health and, having worked with Rosies Street Vans in Brisbane for over 5 years, knows the benefits exercise can bring.
Alex believes that doing a Red Heart Ride is an excellent way to connect with the great heart of Australia and knows (from experience!) that you don't have to be an athlete to finish, you just need a strong head and a stubborn will.
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