So, you're the captain now.
You’ve decided to lead a team of legends on the MS Gong Ride and now everyone’s coming to you for information they can find on the website.
Never fear, the MS Gong Ride team is here to help you help them. You can bookmark this page for all things captain's tips, tricks, and resources.
Because you're not just riding—you're helping change the future for Australians living with MS. Now let’s make it epic.
Build the ultimate dream team!
Got a group of regular cycling mates? Easy recruits, basically sitting ducks. Chuck the MS Gong Ride website in the group chat and let them know that they’re in for the ride of a lifetime.
Cycle solo but ready to do some persuading? Share your page with gym buds, work crew, in-laws, anyone who you know is ready and able to take on the Ride to Fight MS.
When in doubt, just make sure to share your team page with the handy ‘Join Us’ button on it to absolutely everyone – you never know who will resonate with this cause.
Now you have your team members, it’s all about keeping them involved, encouraged and in line!
If you’re a new team captain, never underestimate the power of a punny team name (“Wheelie Good Riders” anyone?).
Keep the energy high in the team group chat, be sure to celebrate the small wins - like your team member finally learning how to use cleats!
Fundraising can be hard to encourage if you don’t lead by example, make one of your first steps donating to your own page. It’s like buying the first round—others will follow.
Some helpful things to post on your social media along with your fundraising page:
Training pics! The caption doesn’t have to be an essay: “Training is hard. MS is harder. Help me help them.” Keep it simple.
It is helpful to share your “why” - the reason supporting Australians living with MS means a lot to you. People give to people, not just a fundraising link.
Some of our resources! We have a whole resources page to help you and your team spruce up any social post.
Captains Tip: Encourage your team to personalise their pages.
A profile picture here, a blog post there, it all really works!
Time to get fundraising!
A pre or post MS Gong Ride fundraising event is a great way to get the team excited and involve your friends, family or work colleagues, even if they aren't cyclists or able to join you.
Don’t forget to wave our awesome fundraising rewards in team members faces! Encourage them to aim for new riding gear so you can all look like fundraising legends.
Shhh: Set up a swear jar at work or home
Training challenge: “Donate and I’ll tackle hills twice”
Host a bake sale (burn the cookies = charge extra)
Team raffle: Winner gets out of hill repeats
Your Captain’s Checklist:
✔️ Register your team
✔️ Create a team group chat
✔️ Send a welcome message
✔️ Discuss the team fundraising goal
✔️ Share funny GIFs + updates
✔️ Hype up reward levels
✔️ Thank every donor
✔️ Ride the Gong and feel amazing
🏆 Team Captains Hall of Fame 🏆
When you captain a team in the MS Gong Ride, you're following in the footsteps of legends.
Here you can meet our Top Team Captains from last year's MS Gong Ride. Find out what makes them great champions of the event, and get their top tips on leading your team to greatness in 2026.
Meet Aaron
Team Captain: Team MICH
Aaron captains Team MICH, who topped our fundraising tables in the 2025 MS Gong Ride, raising over $127,000 to support people living with MS.
| Fundraising Total (2025) | Number of Riders (2025) |
$127,819.41 |
62 |
Aaron's top tip:
"First you get the team, then the sponsors will come. Pump up your riders, and you'll pump up your tally!
Asking for money is hard. But sometimes the people we ask are actually happy to give to a good cause, and just waiting for the excuse.
And lean on the pro's! If any team captains want to reach out for more tips, just ask the MS Gong Ride team!"
Meet Kim
Team Captain: Soft Cogs Inc.
Kim has headed up team Soft Cogs Inc for over 20 years! Routinely featured among our top fundraising teams, Soft Cogs Inc brought in just over $120,000 in 2025.
| Fundraising Total (2025) | Number of Riders (2025) |
$120,413.79 |
53 |
Kim's top tip:
"It's got to be fun and inclusive. We give out awards of different kinds to riders. Some are silly (Biggest Crash), but others are serious (G.O.A.T. & Highest Fundraiser).
Show them how easy it is to fundraise and keep them informed of the progress so they're connected to the end result. That inspires others to jump on."
Meet Jason
Team Captain: WRDT CC
Jason leads team WRDT CC, returning year after year to raise huge sums to support the MS Gong Ride mission. Last year WRDT CC raised over $109,000!
| Fundraising Total (2025) | Number of Riders (2025) |
$109,707.03 |
27 |
Jason's top tip:
"My top fundraising tip is to treat fundraising as a team sport. Every rider brings their own network of colleagues, suppliers, friends & family, so the key is getting everyone involved and giving people a reason to feel part of the journey.
We've found that creating partnership opportunities rather than simply asking for donations delivers the best results.
Most importantly, share your team's story and enthusiasm for the ride. People are far more likely to support a cause when they can see the passion behind it. The more connected your supporters feel to the team and the impact they're making, the more successful your fundraising will be."
You’ve Got This (And We’ve Got You)!
We’re Here to Help!
Need tips? Ideas? Emotional support after a long training ride? Contact the MS Plus team at events@msplus.org.au or 1300 733 690.
Don’t forget, you’re more than a rider. You’re a leader, a fundraiser, and part of something bigger. Thanks to you, we’re one step closer to a world without MS.
