Michelle and Jeff

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The Toyota Tour de OROC, an initiative of the Rotary Club of Dubbo South, is a unique biennial cycling event running from 6 to 12 October 2025. Covering more than 800 kilometres across the Orana Region, it is one of the longest and most rewarding charity rides on the Australian calendar.

First held in 2013, the ride was established to raise funds for Macquarie Home Stay—an essential accommodation facility for people from regional and remote communities needing medical treatment in Dubbo. Since then, the Tour and the Rotary Club of Dubbo South have contributed over $1 million towards the facility, which officially opened its doors in 2019.

Funds raised through this year’s ride will support the Stage Three expansion of Macquarie Home Stay, which includes the addition of much-needed family accommodation. Your involvement not only helps make this vision a reality, but also demonstrates to government and funding bodies that this is a project backed wholeheartedly by the community.

Help me by donating today!

Michelle Williams & Jeff Tippett

Exploring Oz on our bicycles is one of our favourite things to do — and if we can do it while raising money for a great cause, even better!

We completed our first Tour de OROC in 2024 and enjoyed it so much, we're back again this year! The long, flat days in the saddle through the Central West were an enjoyable challenge, made even better by the friendships forged along the way.

One of the biggest highlights was hearing stories and meeting people in the towns we rode through who’ve directly benefited from Macquarie Homestay. It gave us a much deeper appreciation of the hurdles people face when accessing health services in western NSW.

We're really looking forward to this year’s ride and the opportunity to once again support such a vital service.

Thank you for your encouragement and support in our fundraising efforts — it truly makes a difference!

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Thank you to my Sponsors

$400

Jeff Tippett

$295

Michelle Williams

Knitting & cycling two of my favourite things .... proceeds from hand knitted Beanie sales. Thanks to my family & friends who have bought my beanie creations.

$263.75

Rms Credit

All the best with the ride! Great cause.

$158.25

Neil Broderick

Good luck Jeff!

$120

Jeff Tippett

Beanie sales

$106.12

George Condous

$106.12

Carmen Xiberras

I hope it all goes well, and that you all stay safe.

$106.12

Terence Osmetti

Well done on your continued support for this cause - have fun

$106.12

Mark Graydon

Stay safe , ride strong and it will be great following the adventure on Strava

$100

Carl Bfa

$60

Jeff Tippett

A couple more of Michelle's beanies sold

$54.12

Susan Madden

Good luck to you both!

$54.12

Antonia Waldron

Amazing cause, Jeff - all the best with the ride!

$54.12

James Slender

Thanks for your support Jeff & Michelle on the ride, so great to ride with you again 👍

$54.12

Scott Mcdougall

$54.12

Naomi Wilson

Enjoy and stay safe x

$50

Joanne Galea

Good luck Jeff and Michelle on this great cause.

$50

Narelle Brown

Enjoy those long, flat roads, Michelle and Jeff. Go you good things!

$50

Bryn Jones

Stay Safe!!

$50

Lynne Hardge

Thanks for the donation Lynne, you're support is greatly appreciated.

$30

Sally L

Have fun and stay safe!

$30

Jeff Tippett

Beanie sale

$25

Michelle Williams

Fines for Michelle & Jeff

$22.58

Brad Stafrace

Great thing you are both doing, I would donate any time for a cause like this.

$22.58

M Phan

GO JEFF!!!!

$22.58

Karen Leggett

Hope you don't get a sore butt! Good luck and stay safe on the road

$11.65

Anonymous

$11.65

Sam R