Darcy Elbourne
- National: 176th
- State: 59th in NSW
I'm Riding For
Super Sienna
I am humbled to be supporting an awesome ambassador of this years Great Cycle challenge. At just 3 years old, this little cutie has been diagnosed in March with melanoma.
My Story
Yes I'm onto it again this October, Its my sixth year in taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
My challenge will by the end of October see my total achievements over the six years of over 5000kms completed and hopefully over $10,000 raised in support of the battle in fighting childhood cancer.
Because right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and sadly, 3 die every week.
Over the years I have received excellent support from everyone in my quest to contribute to efforts of those researchers who are closer to finding more treatments and cures for childhood cancer.
In advance, may I thankyou and I am deeply grateful for your incredible support - its inspiring.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
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.
My Legacy
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449 km Ridden$764 Raised2019
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531 km Ridden$850 Raised2020
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1,001 km Ridden$1,083 Raised2021
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1,072 km Ridden$3,306 Raised2022
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1,000 km Ridden$2,123 Raised2023
My Challenge
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That's it for 2024
31 Oct 2024Well, it has been a great month as both of my aims were achieved. It's great to know I have so much support. Hope I can saddle up and do it again 🙏 next year.
Posted 54 days ago -
26.4 km ride - Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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Day 29 Bringing it home.
29 Oct 2024Wow, what a whirlwind ride to the end of this year's Great Cycle Challenge. Above all expectations, getting a $500 donation towards kids' cancer research. I continue to be awe struck by the support I've received, not only this year but over the 6 years I have been on my quest. Thanks again, and I hope I am able to saddle up again next year.
Posted 56 days ago -
Day 27 - All done and dusted.
27 Oct 2024Big 70kms this morning to smash the 1000km, which I set out to do this month. The seventy kms were just over three hours (187 min) on both gravel and bitumen roads. Very proud to have again been part of the Great Cycle Challenge. A BIG shout out to ALL my supporters and especially to Marg..
Posted 59 days ago -
70.6 km ride - Sunday, October 27, 2024
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Day 25 Finish Line In Sight
25 Oct 2024A little 31kms today to test out the new tyres. All went well - just 68kms to make 1000km. Planning something special for tomorrow.
Posted 61 days ago -
31.1 km ride - Friday, October 25, 2024
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Day 24
24 Oct 2024After yesterday afternoon ride, I have only 99kms to go. Also, with the excellent support of the double up day for donations I have received over my aim to raise $2500. However, I will keep fundraising and riding until the end of the month to see what we can achieve.
Also, new tyres fitted in preparation for
next month's 500kms RSL Rememberance Ride starting at Cowra.
Posted 62 days ago -
34.1 km ride - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Day 23. Here We Go
22 Oct 2024With the afternoon ride yesterday, it leaves me 133kms to go.
Special day today as it's
"ALL DONATION ARE MATCHED".
Oooo rear tyre flat this morning.
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28.5 km ride - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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Day 22 Fine
21 Oct 2024Only a few days to go. It was time out yesterday for another Plasma donation. In the home stretch now.
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Day 21
20 Oct 2024Starting the week with a good ride out early around the bypass. Little wind, however, is all good. Could it be a big week?
Posted 65 days ago -
33.0 km ride - Monday, October 21, 2024
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Day 19 Bridges & Bypass Ride
18 Oct 2024Good morning, out and about. Coopernook and back via the bypass. Thought it would be a 50km ride. However 🤔 when I checked the stat's and it was 49.1kms. But every kilometre counts. Not far now.
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49.1 km ride - Saturday, October 19, 2024
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26.1 km ride - Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Day 17 Foggy Ride
16 Oct 2024Good effort this morning out to Coopernook and back. With the afternoon ride the days total = 68kms and some 244kms to go now.
Posted 69 days ago -
42.3 km ride - Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Day 16 On the downhill run now.
15 Oct 2024Early start and around the bypass before breakfast. Overcast and chance of rain again today.
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31.9 km ride - Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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Day 14 Sunny
13 Oct 2024Nice morning out and about. However, the rest of the week doesn't look too good. In my virtual ride at 655kms, that would put me at Brisbane.
Posted 72 days ago -
32.7 km ride - Monday, October 14, 2024
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Day 13
12 Oct 2024Coopernook loop via Lansdowne a big 52kms in not real flash weather. That will do for today.
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Day 12
12 Oct 2024Taree show and its 🌧. Good day for a rest. All is going well.
An opportunity for the rest of my team to catch up.
Posted 73 days ago -
52.1 km ride - Sunday, October 13, 2024
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Day 11 Major Achievement
11 Oct 2024Well, when I started , I never expected that I could raise $10,000 to help the fight to seek a cure for kids cancer. However, this week, that magic number was achieved, and now I am among the amazing group of All Star riders, which means I will receive an exclusive one-off Great Cycle Challenge All-Star cycling jersey. Wow, this could not have happened without the wonderful supporters who have struck with me. A BIG THANKS to you all.
Posted 75 days ago -
33.3 km ride - Friday, October 11, 2024
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35.0 km ride - Friday, October 11, 2024
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Day 10
10 Oct 2024A big shout out to all those wonderful people who donated to my cause yesterday. As a result of that, we increased our donations Kitty by $660. Fabulous 👌.
Not only the brilliant achievement today a major milestone was achieved and passed - yahoo 500kms done and dusted. Wow, well ahead schedule.
Posted 76 days ago -
Day 9 Todays Ride Washed Out
10 Oct 2024To wet today, however, it's Kick Cancer's Butt Day, so we're looking for a few bucks rolling in.
Well it all started with a magnificent contribution from the great supporters at Koola Creek Highlanders and from then on the total continued to grow.
Posted 76 days ago -
25.6 km ride - Thursday, October 10, 2024
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$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 76 days ago -
35.8 km ride - Thursday, October 10, 2024
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$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 77 days ago -
Day 8 - In Town Ride
7 Oct 2024Rain expected for the next couple of days so it was good to get another 30kms under my belt. On my virtual ride that would put me up near Byron Bay.
No afternoon ride due to plasma donation.
Posted 78 days ago -
30.1 km ride - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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24.9 km ride - Monday, October 7, 2024
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Day 7 Early start public holiday
6 Oct 2024Dark as now that daylight saving is here again when I start early. However, you reap the benefits of a beautiful start to the day along the Manning River.
Posted 79 days ago -
33.7 km ride - Monday, October 7, 2024
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Day 6 Wheels on Fire
6 Oct 2024Big 52 kms in the country today out to Langley Vale and a stopover at Hughs with the Highlanders - nice morning. Wow, kms creeping up in the virtual ride it would put me up the coast near the Yamba turn off.
Posted 80 days ago -
52.7 km ride - Sunday, October 6, 2024
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40.1 km ride - Saturday, October 5, 2024
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Day 5
4 Oct 2024Very light shower to start the day, anyway. It was a nice ride out to Brimbin 31kms. Yesterday, I ran into my old riding partner and supporter Fred.
PM ride into a NW wind, however a big effort to notch up 40kms which put me 300kms so far.
Posted 81 days ago -
31.5 km ride - Saturday, October 5, 2024
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24.8 km ride - Friday, October 4, 2024
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Day 4 on the Manning
3 Oct 2024What a beautiful day. Big effort and now over the 200kms.
On my virtual ride, 1000km = Taree to Bundaberg, so it would put me at almost Coffs Harbour. Again, 2 x swoops Cundle Post Office and the new one at the Old Bar roundabout at the southern entry to Taree.
PM ride for the day 24kms, and with the morning ride the day totalled 62 kms. Bit of off road when I overcooked a corner and left the road at speed. Good bike skills by keeping it upright and returned to the road.😆
Posted 82 days ago -
38.2 km ride - Friday, October 4, 2024
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23.9 km ride - Thursday, October 3, 2024
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$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 83 days ago -
Day 3
2 Oct 2024Overcast cool start to Cundle round about and back to the Purfleet roundabout. 2 x Magpie swoops at Cundle Post Office and the lights near the Big Oyster.
PM ride was to be the criterium track but it's out of order, so Brimbin and back. Another 35kms will get me over 200kms. Fundraising and riding both going well.
Posted 83 days ago -
34.7 km ride - Thursday, October 3, 2024
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20.5 km ride - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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Day 2.
1 Oct 2024Very happy with the fundraising so far.
Good ride however cool and didn't quite make the 2 hour mark. Probably do another afternoon ride if it's fine.
PM ride on the red bike to Taree Estate amoung the cows.
Posted 84 days ago -
Day 1
1 Oct 2024Stuttering start, on leaving home front tyre low. Returned home and pumped upto correct pressure. Had the pre ride check yesterday, my have been a valve issue. All good for the ride.
After lunch and ride just to get me over the 50ks for day 1.
Posted 84 days ago -
34.8 km ride - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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$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 84 days ago -
22.3 km ride - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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$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 85 days ago -
29.3 km ride - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Logged this ride 85 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$665.98Received this donation 76 days ago
Darcy
“Thanks to those behind the matched donation. Well done.”
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Anonymous
“Congratulation Darcy on you magnificent effort in supporting and taking action to give our kids hope for a cancer-free future! Your fundraising efforts will give kids the strength to keep fighting and the hope that better treatments will be discovered and a cure found to fight this terrible disease. The Yowie”
$500Received this donation 56 days ago
Darcy
“Wow its great to have the Yowie on board - fabulous support. Forever grateful.”
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Koolah Creek Highlands
“Well done Darcy! Great work for a great cause 👏”
$274.28Received this donation 77 days ago
Darcy
“A big shout out to the Koolah Creek Highlands team. thank you for your support in both my aims to raise funds for the Fight kid's Cancer and my 1000kms on the mighty "SCOTT".”
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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!”
$227.70Received this donation 62 days ago
Darcy
“A big shout out to the supporters of the "Matching Donations Day" 223/10 as your support is inspirational and truly appreciated. Thanks for helping me help in the battle to Fight Kids Cancer.”
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Steve Perks
“Well done Darcy, keep pedalling for a great cause”
$200Received this donation 83 days ago
Darcy
“Steve, thanks for your donation to assist in the Fight Kid's cancer. Your support means a lot to me and t our lovely connection with the DX Crew.”
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Peter Dron
“Keep on going Darcy, wish you all the best in achieving your goal. hope the weather is kind to you. I am with you in spirit.”
$124.20Received this donation 76 days ago
Darcy
“Hi Peter, thanks to you and your family for their ongoing support of my GCC. It great that our friendship since we served together is still strong. Kind regards Darcy”
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Jenny Elbourne
“So inspiring and always awesome. Keep on fighting the good fight. Love Jenny, Mason and Lani”
$103.50Received this donation 63 days ago
Darcy
“A big thanks to the Koola Creek Team. You have always supported me in this most important quest in the fight against kids cancer.”
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Kylie Elbourne
“Great riding for a great cause. All the best, Kylie, Ben, Charlie and Kitty”
$100Received this donation 77 days ago
Darcy
“It means so much to me yours, Ben, Charlie and Kitty support. Its great that the Manly team is onboard.”
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The Trooper
“The Great Deadly Darcy! We're all proud of you at The Drinks Express. The Guilotene, we hope, will make a guest appearance on the treadly for support. Go get 'em, Deadly Darcy!”
$100Received this donation 85 days ago
Darcy
“Trooper, great to have your support and thanks for your donation it means a lot to me knowing I have so many people in my corner support this special cause.”
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Fred Wilde
“Magpie spotted in your ride area - beware. Keep up the good work. Your bike handler/manager.”
$77.63Received this donation 84 days ago
Darcy
“Liven the dream, Fred. One bike, One Darcy said and 1000kms.”
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Adrian & Annette Ferris
“Ride well Darcy a great challenge for this cause”
$72.45Received this donation 77 days ago
Darcy
“Hi Adrian & Annette, great that you're on board for this year's GCC and my quest to ride 1000kms and raise $2500 in the fight kids Cancer. Again thanks.”
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Ashe Denture Clinic
$72.45Received this donation 56 days ago
Darcy
“Thanks, your support is greatly appreciated - lookout Cowra another 500kms starting on the 10th November”
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Edna Barry Holt
$72.45Received this donation 63 days ago
Darcy
“Hi Baz & Edna, once aging thanks for supporting me again in this years GCC. Knowing I have your support is always very encouraging on some of my long rides.”
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Pattie Hogan
“Thank you for caring !!”
$72.45Received this donation 61 days ago
Darcy
“Hi Pattie, thanks for supporting me, it is very much appreciated on this most important fund-raising event in the fight against kids' cancer.”
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Julia Rutsch
“What a great cause Darcy!! Keep cycling strong”
$51.75Received this donation 83 days ago
Darcy
“Hi Julia and Family, its always wonderful to receive your support. I can remember when it first started in my riding career with the Bathurst to Blaney ride with the "Cheeky Monkey riding top. You still have number three daughter status.”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 76 days ago
Darcy
“Hi, its always special to receive mystery donations. Never the less I appreciate it that you have joined my challenge to raise funds for research to find a cure for kids cancer.”
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Margaret Elbourne
“I am very proud of Darcy's efforts and look forward to seeing him achieve his aims and goals in this years Great Cycle Challenge.”
$51.75Received this donation 104 days ago
Darcy
“Dear Marg, its very special that your there to support me in my annual GCC.”
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Noel Campbell
$51.75Received this donation 63 days ago
Darcy
“Hi Noel & Denice, thanks for your support its much appreciated.”
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Phil & Mia Ashcroft
“Mr President, you are doing a great job. We are very proud of your efforts.”
$51.75Received this donation 77 days ago
Darcy
“Mia & Phil, love you support in my annual cycle challenge. Keeping the wheels going round to get to the top of the hill.”
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Robbie Lloyd
“Burn it up mate! Leave them all (the cancer cells) for dust!”
$51.75Received this donation 77 days ago
Darcy
“Great to have you on my GCC team. Keeping my eyes on the road with a very positive focus going forward.”