THE first bloke's bid to lead a motorbike convoy on a charity ride from Sydney to Canberra almost ended in drama on Sunday when he came close to tumbling off his bike.
Setting off from Kirribilli House on Sunday morning, the prime minister's partner, Tim Mathieson, led the bikers down the road to the nation's capital to raise money for former child slaves.
On the way, Mr Mathieson's motorcycle reportedly left the ground and crashed into a kerb, but thankfully righted itself in the nick of time.
A spokesman for the prime minister confirmed Mr Mathieson "had a wobble" at one point on the ride, but didn't fall off.
The riders raised about $40,000 for Hagar, a charity that works with women and children who have survived trafficking and sexual abuse.
Mr Mathieson told reporters he hoped the event "next year will be bigger and better".
He said he got a first hand look at Hagar's work when he visited Cambodia two weeks ago.
"They just bring people back into the real world after horrendous things have happened to them," he said.
Hagar Australia CEO Kate Kennedy said the money raised on Sunday would be enough to put 60 boys through the Hagar Catch Up School in Cambodia for one year.
The organisation's Australian arm also works in Afghanistan and Vietnam where it offers counselling and education.
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