AUCKLAND'S 23RD PINK RIBBON RIDE SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2026
SAVE THE DATE
Hundreds of riders will once again take to the streets of Auckland on Sunday, 18 October in a spectacular sea of pink to support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
WHY WE RIDE
We ride to support everyone affected by breast cancer. Every badge purchased helps fund vital breast cancer research, education, and support services for those affected throughout New Zealand.
Whether you've been with us since the first ride in 2004 or are planning your very first outing, we want you there.
Don your finest pink attire and decorations to dress your motorbike, trike, Spyder or scooter for a chance to win a spot prize. Arrive early to pick up your badge, whether you have prepaid or need to make a payment at the event. Take a moment to enjoy a coffee and soak in the lively atmosphere before the ride commences.
Date: Sunday 18th Oct 2026
Start Venue Opens: Auckland Netball Centre, St Johns, 7.45am onwards (coffee on sale from 8am)
Safety Briefing: 10.00am
Ride Departs: 10.30am Sharp — 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St Johns, Auckland
End Venue: Eden Park, Gate G, Reimers Ave, Kingsland, Auckland (coffee, BBQ, snacks on sale on arrival)
Prepay your badge online for $25, or pay at the venue.
Buy your badge: aucklandpinkribbonride.eventbrite.co.nz
Can't make the ride and would like to donate:
fundraise.bcf.org.nz/pinkribbonride
A MESSAGE FROM AH-LEEN RAYNER PAST
CEO OF BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION NZ
Together, we achieved something truly remarkable. We celebrated Two Decades of Riding for the Cause and raised a magnificent $9,359.
Hundreds of riders joined us, creating a powerful sea of pink through Auckland's streets and raising crucial funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Your donations are vital. They help fund ground-breaking projects by some of our country's top researchers, provide essential education about breast health, and offer free support services for breast cancer patients and their families. Every dollar you contribute makes a tangible difference in the lives of those affected.
VOLUNTEERS
We couldn't do this without our dedicated volunteers. We invite you to assist on the day with responsibilities including:
Managing pedestrian traffic along the ride routeCapturing photographs of the day
Distributing pink ribbons for riders to adorn their bikes
Interested in volunteering? Email Julie@neale.co.nz
About us
Hi, I’m Julie Swift, and I’m proud to have been an Event Coordinator since the inaugural ride. We are an enthusiastic team that brings the amazing Pink Ribbon Ride to Tāmaki Makaurau, raising vital funds and awareness. Our biggest ride was in 2010, when we had 540 bikes and raised $18,350. The inaugural ride started in 2004 at Selwyn College, Kohimarama, and ended at Western Springs Stadium, featuring 130 bikes and raising $1,300. As the Ride has evolved over the years, we now start at Auckland Netball Centre, St Johns, and end at Eden Park.
The Ride’s success is due to the support we receive from so many individuals, including the Auckland Council Events team and NZ Police, who provide a team to manage the logistics along the ride’s route, alongside the IAM Route Marshals. We also appreciate the contributions of the volunteers, including the Busting with Life ladies, who assist at the venues with badge and raffle sales, act as pedestrian crossing marshals, and help with the setup and pack-down of both locations. We must acknowledge the fantastic support from the bike clubs and bike shops that sponsor us with a great collection of prizes. Additionally, thanks to the Lions Club New Lynn team for the sausage sizzle, Zion Motorhomes, the Westpac ladies, Chrissie with her coffee van, Nationwide EFTPOS, Jo from First Scene who dresses the Farmers Truck used as our stage, and Edwards Sound for the PA system.
A final mention, but certainly not the last, is the fantastic Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Ambassadors who join us at Eden Park and are the most amazing MCs; we thank them all so much for their support.
We invite motorcyclists, scooter and trike riders to join us to support this much-needed cause. To date, the Auckland ride has raised over $152,000 and has provided a visual spectacle as the ride travels an Auckland Council and Police-approved route with Auckland Transport coordinating a green light wave (no red lights on the route for the participants).
Help raise vital funds for breast cancer education, research and patient support.
