MCDONALD'S Toowoomba licensee Keith Beer and Lockyer Valley licensee Shane Doyle have pledged a combined $10,000 to the 2015 Rotary Ride the Range.

The ride, the region's biggest annual cycling event, raises funds for RACQ CareFlight and Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children.

Mr Doyle said it was important to support initiatives that promoted healthy living in his community.

"As the biggest cycling event in the Lockyer Valley, the Rotary Ride the Range is a huge attraction for locals and cycling enthusiasts from around the country," he said.

"Cycling is a healthy sport and is suitable for all ages and abilities. It's great to support an event that encourages active living in our beautiful region, all for a good cause."

Rotary Ride the Range event co-ordinator Jo Capp said McDonald's support was vital in allowing the local event to take place.

"We are grateful to McDonald's licensees Shane Doyle and Keith Beer for coming on board as major sponsors for the Rotary Ride the Range 2015," she said.

"McDonald's long-term support has enabled Rotary Ride the Range to continue to attract more riders each year, increasing from 120 riders in 2011 to more than 500 in 2015.

"The Rotary Ride the Range has raised an impressive $100,000 for our charity partners since 2011 and we look forward to building on this again this year."

Jo called on other businesses to show their support for RACQ Careflight and ROMAC by registering for the Rotary Ride the Range Corporate Challenge by visiting www.ridetherange.org.au/corporatechallenge

