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More than 200 bikers ride through Moore Park Beach for murder victim Sophia Rose

Moore Park Beach came alive when hundreds of bikers rode through its streets in solidarity for three-year-old Sophia Rose, who was murdered by her mother on May 26.

Hundreds of motorbikes glided through North Bundaberg in a moving ‘ride for justice’ for Sophia Rose, who was tragically killed by her mother in Moore Park Beach on May 26.

On Saturday morning June 27, the convoy rode through the backstreets of Moore Park Beach and made their way to the local tavern in a show of solidarity, departing about 10.30am.

Trucker John Manning who participated said he’d been to plenty of convoys, but “that’s the most riders I’ve ever seen on all of our charity rides”.

More than 200 motorbikes were reported at the event, completely filling the carpark of a BP fuel station.

“Would have been one of the biggest motorcycle rides I’ve seen,” Paul Figallo said on Mr Manning’s Facebook post.

With so many attending the convoy, riders had to make use of the grass next to Moore Park Beach Tavern at the end of the ride. Picture: John Manning.
With so many attending the convoy, riders had to make use of the grass next to Moore Park Beach Tavern at the end of the ride. Picture: John Manning.

“The rumbling of the bikes going through our little town was loud and so beautiful, it brought me to tears. Rest in peace sweet Angel,” Riles Lindi commented.

“This community caring is so beautiful to see, thank you everyone, (fly) high sweet little angel Sophia Rose,” Kathy Hollands said.

Mr Manning said Bundaberg had it tough in recent months.

“I was also part of the Convoy for Pheobe Bishop as well. (I have) known her since she was born and am a long-time friend of the family, so yes it’s been a sad situation here in Bundaberg,” he said.

A video provided by Kylie Butler showed an almost endless procession of motorbikes departing the BP station to begin their ride, which finished about 11.30am.

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