Caboolture rides against domestic violence in red

This year’s Moreton Bay Red Ride attracted more than 200 bikers on Saturday May 18, as participants dressed in red and had fun while also recognising the importance of raising awareness of domestic violence.

Randell Macey.

At 8.30am, the bikers took to the roads of Moreton Bay in a show of support against domestic violence.

The riders were dressed in red tutus, Elmos and Lady Beatles, and Hello Kitty made an appearance along with Where’s Wally and Spider Man.

One change to this year’s Red Ride route was the addition of a marshalling stop at Dayboro, which enabled the riders to ride back to the Caboolture Showgrounds in a group.

The People’s Choice winner for the motorbikes was a woman named Leigh, who rode a Can-Am Ryker.

This bike featured every colour of the rainbow, complete with Hello Kitty.

The Furthest Travelled award went to a rider who travelled 320km from Casino. Best decorated bike went to a man named Phillip who was dressed as Elmo – as was his bike – complete with an Elmo mask over his helmet.

The best dressed rider was a woman named Sarah, who was a survivor of domestic violence. She was dressed as the most amazing fairy.

Event founder and City of Moreton Bay councillor Tony Latter said Red Ride was a great event for the community to come together to take a stand against domestic violence.

“With 2 in 5 women and 1 in 14 men experiencing domestic violence since the age of 15, this is an issue that we need to talk about in the community and make sure that a clear message is sent to people using violence, that it is not welcome here in Moreton Bay”, he said.

“I look forward to continuing to build a campaign to see domestic violence reduce in Moreton Bay.”