Bill Book

7years All Star
Bill Book
I am riding 1,500 km to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 1,508.2 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 209th
  • State: 11th in ACT
I've raised $3,054 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

9 Sep 2024

I am riding again, for the 7th consecutive year, in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! The ride actually begins in October but donations can flow any time.

https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/Riders/BillBook

Because right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 600 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and sadly, 3 die every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

And so I am riding and raising funds to support the Children's Medical Research Institute to continue their work into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and finding a cure for childhood cancer.

Please support my challenge by making a donation through my fundraising page to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Together, we can save little lives.

Thanks for your support.

(I'll update my photo when we arrive at October.)

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 826 km Ridden
    $1,265 Raised
    2017
  • 1,540 km Ridden
    $3,098 Raised
    2019
  • 1,524 km Ridden
    $1,629 Raised
    2020
  • 1,960 km Ridden
    $1,658 Raised
    2021
  • 1,513 km Ridden
    $2,679 Raised
    2022
  • 1,160 km Ridden
    $1,610 Raised
    2023
7years
10,030 km
Ridden
$14,993
Raised

My Challenge

  • 41.3 km ride - 41.28km Road Cycling - Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • 12.9 km ride - 12.91km Road Cycling - Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 46.4 km ride - 46.44km Road Cycling - some sections of the bike path network are truly treacherous. - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago
  • 31.4 km ride - 31.37km Road Cycling - Sunday, October 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 25 days ago
  • 55.8 km ride - 55.85km Road Cycling - Saturday, October 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 25 days ago
  • 48.7 km ride - 48.66km Road Cycling - Friday, October 25, 2024
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    Logged this ride 27 days ago
  • 32.4 km ride - 32.42km Road Cycling - Friday, October 25, 2024
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    Logged this ride 27 days ago
  • 23.6 km ride - 23.59km Road Cycling - Thursday, October 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 28 days ago
  • 47.5 km ride - 47.52km Road Cycling - Thursday, October 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 28 days ago
  • 45.3 km ride - 45.34km Road Cycling - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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    Logged this ride 29 days ago
  • 66.4 km ride - 66.38km Road Cycling - Over to Queanbeyan, to Fyshwick, back to Lake, over dam and home - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 30 days ago
  • 52.9 km ride - 52.94km Road Cycling - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 30 days ago
  • 82.4 km ride - 82.36km Road Cycling - Sunday, October 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 31 days ago
  • A break from Riding -
    20 Oct 2024

    Paddling in the dragon boat provides a full body workout every time you climb aboard. Great hour of training with the Canberra Griffins Dragon Boat Club

    A break from Riding -
    Posted 32 days ago
  • 62.2 km ride - 62.21km Road Cycling - Saturday, October 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 32 days ago
  • 21.0 km ride - 21.05km Road Cycling bike paths from home to Kaleen and the AIS - Saturday, October 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 33 days ago
  • 35.3 km ride - 35.31km Road Cycling - Gungahlin, Mitchell, Lyneham - Friday, October 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 33 days ago
  • 7.4 km ride - 7.38km Road Cycling - Thursday, October 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 35 days ago
  • Day 16 - mid ride catch up at Green Square, Kingston
    17 Oct 2024

    We have a group ride most Thursday mornings. Main purpose is coffee and cake.

    Day 16 - mid ride catch up at Green Square, Kingston
    Posted 35 days ago
  • Day 7 On the road again
    17 Oct 2024

    Guerilla Bay is behind me now and Clyde Mountain ahead via Nelligen. It was a hard ride and I made it halfway up to Braidwood before my support crew picked me up.

    Day 7 On the road again
    Posted 35 days ago
  • Day 5 - Guerilla Bay support crew
    17 Oct 2024

    Just lazing and sunning on a perfect day.

    Day 5 - Guerilla Bay support crew
    Posted 35 days ago
  • 29.4 km ride - 29.39km Road Cycling - Thursday, October 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 35 days ago
  • Day 4 Guerilla Bay to Batemans Bay return.
    17 Oct 2024

    Multiple headlands on the South Coast and headlands mean hills. But it is a nice ride and it was a perfect day. Batemans Bay bridge in the background.

    Day 4 Guerilla Bay to Batemans Bay return.
    Posted 35 days ago
  • Moruya on the South Coast. Arrived late at the camp ground, threw up the bivvy tent, found the shower, went to bed.
    17 Oct 2024

    End of day 2 and another 100km ridden. The bivvy tent is small but once in it's cozy!

    Moruya on the South Coast. Arrived late at the camp ground, threw up the bivvy tent, found the shower, went to bed.
    Posted 35 days ago
  • Well up from Captains Flat on back road toward the Braidwood - Cooma Road.Hard riding.
    17 Oct 2024

    It's been steep hill country mostly up and I've got a few more km ahead of me before I can stop for the night.

    Well up from Captains Flat on back road toward the Braidwood - Cooma Road.Hard riding.
    Posted 35 days ago
  • Start the ride.
    17 Oct 2024

    Leaving home Oct 2 heading for Araluen or maybe Majors Creek.

    Start the ride.
    Posted 35 days ago
  • Bill's ride 2024
    17 Oct 2024

    A collection of pics taken from the start of my ride on October 2.

    Bill's ride 2024
    Posted 35 days ago
  • 43.8 km ride - 43.76km Road Cycling - casual ride with friends - Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 35 days ago
  • 63.4 km ride - 63.35km Road Cycling - all the streets of Florey - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 36 days ago
  • 35.1 km ride - 35.07km Road Cycling - late arvo into night riding. - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 37 days ago
  • 37.5 km ride - 37.52km Road Cycling - Monday, October 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 38 days ago
  • 45.4 km ride - 45.43km Road Cycling - around the lake. - Sunday, October 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 39 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 39 days ago
  • 34.7 km ride - 34.74km Road Cycling - Friday, October 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 40 days ago
  • 18.3 km ride - 18.33km Road Cycling - Thursday, October 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 42 days ago
  • 98.4 km ride - Oct 10...west Belconnen and beyond - Thursday, October 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 42 days ago
  • $1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 43 days ago
  • $500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 44 days ago
  • 35.3 km ride - Federal Hwy, Horse Park Drive, Pialligo, Lake Burley Griffin,Home. - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 44 days ago
  • 36.9 km ride - Conglomeration of the days rides. - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 44 days ago
  • 53.1 km ride - 53.07km Road Cycling - up Clyde Mountain from Guerilla Bay - Monday, October 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 45 days ago
  • 38.7 km ride - Guerilla Bay to Batemans Bay Bridge return. - Friday, October 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 48 days ago
  • 101.4 km ride - Cooma Road to Majors Creek to Moruya caravan park - Thursday, October 3, 2024

    From Roadside camp-site on Braidwood - Cooma Highway to Moruya Caravan Park (excellent!)

    Logged this ride 48 days ago
  • 100.7 km ride - Canberra to the coast- day 1- via Captains Flat - Wednesday, October 2, 2024

    From Canberra, ACT to Roadside camping beside Braidwood to Cooma highway

    Logged this ride 48 days ago
  • 23.0 km ride - Moruya to Guerilla Bay NSW. - Friday, October 4, 2024

    From Moruya caravan park to Guerilla Bay, south Coast, NSW

    Logged this ride 48 days ago
  • $250 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 53 days ago
  • $100 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 66 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day Matching Donation
    “Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
    $669.16
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Kick. Your support means alot to us all.”
  • Match Day Matching Donation
    “Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to fight kids' cancer!”
    $279.46
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks for the boost in my donations.”
  • Robert Orr and Heather Thomson
    “Good luck Bill”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 53 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks very much Robert and Heather. It's a worthy cause and your support makes the riding a little easier.”
  • Annette Doran
    $155.25
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks for your support, Annette, from all of us. Bill”
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thankyou very much, anon. We all appreciate your support. It makes the riding easier and keeps me focused.”
  • Iso
    “Happy cycling dad.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks for your support, Iso. It makes peddling endless km easier.”
  • Anonymous
    “You're awesome Bill. Keep being awesome.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Anon, we all appreciate your support for this worthy cause.”
  • Mark Molloy
    “Great going, as always, Bill !!!! Kepp up the good work. Kind regards from Mark amd Maddie”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Mark. Another 63 km done today and all easier with your support.”
  • Andrew Blanckensee
    “Onya Bill”
    $120
    Received this donation 66 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Andrew. I'll keep you posted on my progress and that of funds raised. B”
  • Karen Kincaid
    “Well done Bill! Glad you're still riding in support of this charity.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Karen. It's easier riding with crowd support!”
  • Stephen Brightman
    “Superstar effort Bill”
    $96.26
    Received this donation 39 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Steve. We appreciate your support and the saddle sores are worth it!”
  • Nina, Pat and Tijana
    “Go moo-pa!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Pat, Tijana and Nina. Great to have your support.”
  • Amanda, Ashleigh & Maya
    “Go like the clappers Bill!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Amanda, Ash and Maya. Great support and so important now!”
  • Caroline Oshyer
    “Go Bill! 😊”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Caroline. We all appreciate your support.”
  • Dianne Burgess
    “Well done Bill!! Peddles up!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Di, from all of us! 250km left to ride and all donors ease the pressure on my knees.”
  • harriet spring
    “Go Bill!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Harriet We ll appreciate your support.”
  • Joe Hattley
    “Good work Bill, keep it up! Joe and Jane Hattley”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks very much Joe and Jane. Now down to 33km to complete the ride. Great to have your support.”
  • Kylie Marshall
    “Great effort Bill”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Yay, Kylie!! Thanks for your support.”
  • Lindy Hou
    “What a fantastic job you did.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Lindy, for your support. It means a lot to all of us. Bill”
  • richard barrett
    “Go Bill, you are a legend and an inspiration”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Richard. We all appreciate your support.”
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