David King

This is my fifth year of participation in this challenge. Together we have raised over $11000 for the CMRI. Together we can make a difference.

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I've Ridden 1,152.6 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 71st
State: 28th in NSW

I've raised $4,731 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

8 Sep 2025

This is my fifth year of participation in this challenge.

Together we have raised over $11000 for the Children's Medical Research Institute.

This year the bulk of my rides will be done in Victoria with my initial target set at 800kms.

However I will be stepping outside my comfort zone with an additional aspirational target which I will determine as my riding progresses.

Cancer is a scourge on our society and especially more so when children are inflicted with the disease.

Every dollar raised will enable continued important research into childhood cancers.

Your continued support is very much appreciated.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

1,000 km Ridden

$2,170 Raised

2017
1,073 km Ridden

$2,297 Raised

2018
1,100 km Ridden

$3,275 Raised

2019
871 km Ridden

$3,475 Raised

2024
1,153 km Ridden

$4,731 Raised

2025

5,196 km

Ridden

$15,948

Raised

My Challenge

GCC25 Ride 17

26 Oct 2025

This ride achieves my revised ride distance target. What a day with the unpredictability of Melbournes weather though maybe predictable would be more appropriate.

A heavily o’cast and coolish morning greeted us at Queenscliff to board the ferry to Sorrento. The ride commenced on disembarking with much anticipation from the hundreds of riders participating in the Around the Bay event.

No rain for the first 25kms then steady rain until about the 90kms mark. Then just to taunt us the sun shone brightly.

The support over the last month has been exceptional and the CMRI has benefited with $4731 from your donations. I feel privileged to be part of it.

Posted 1 day ago
GCC25 Ride 16

26 Oct 2025

Apollo Bay to Torquay not as tough as yesterday’s ride but still had some challenging climbs. Very much followed the coastline with some outstanding scenery and ocean views.

Posted 1 day ago
98.1 km ride - GCC25 Ride 17 - Sunday, October 26, 2025

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93.2 km ride - GCC25 Ride 16 - Saturday, October 25, 2025

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GCC25 Ride 15

24 Oct 2025

Today was my most challenging ride so far. The distance and especially the climbing was well in excess of anything I had recently tackled. However I’m quickly closing the gap to my revised distance target.

Posted 3 days ago
102.4 km ride - GCC25 Ride 15 - Friday, October 24, 2025

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GCC25 Ride 14

23 Oct 2025

Resumed my challenge today with the next leg riding the iconic Great Ocean Road. Bused to Childers Cove and rode to Port Campbell. Very scenic with ocean sculptures created by the pounding ocean.

Posted 4 days ago
43.6 km ride - GCC25 Ride 14 - Thursday, October 23, 2025

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Resumption of challenge

22 Oct 2025

Rested and can’t wait to resume my challenge. Tomorrow takes me to the commencement of the Great Ocean Road portion of my ride.

Your support has been awesome and resulted in raising more funds for CMRI than any time previous since my participation.

Posted 5 days ago
GCC25 Ride 12

17 Oct 2025

Ride 12 concludes the first stage of my ride challenge having exceeded my initial target. I will post a revised target after a couple of days rest.

Together we have raised $4519 which is a fantastic achievement. Your support is essential in motivating me and ensures I keep pedaling onwards.

Posted 10 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!”
$359.68
Received this donation 19 days ago

David

“Thank you major sponsors from matching donations raised on the 8/10. Fantastic support.”

Thank you major sponsors from matching donations raised on the 8/10. Fantastic support.
Active Fitness Medowie

“Good luck David….. you are going to have a great time and doing a great thing 👍”
$258.75
Received this donation 26 days ago

David

“Awesome Michelle, thank you so much for your on going support.”

Awesome Michelle, thank you so much for your on going support.
Blueys Bar
$207
Received this donation 25 days ago

David

“Thank you Blueys Bar that is awesome and is greatly appreciated.”

Thank you Blueys Bar that is awesome and is greatly appreciated.
Michael

“Why not?”
$207
Received this donation 41 days ago

David

“Michael, awesome thanks so much. Glad to have your support.”

Michael, awesome thanks so much. Glad to have your support.
PetenCush Churchill

“Good on ya Fox. Go Get 'em”
$207
Received this donation 39 days ago

David

“Awesome Pete and Cush. Your support over the years is very much appreciated.”

Awesome Pete and Cush. Your support over the years is very much appreciated.
Lynda Middleby

“Hi Dave amazing achievement from your Magpie crew!!”
$155.25
Received this donation 20 days ago

David

“Indeed Lynda a fantastic result and it will be doubled. Big thank you to all who supported me at the Coffee Van. See you all towards the end of the month. Heaps more riding to do.”

Indeed Lynda a fantastic result and it will be doubled. Big thank you to all who supported me at the Coffee Van. See you all towards the end of the month. Heaps more riding to do.
Blueheath McIntyre 36
$124.20
Received this donation 4 days ago

David

“Thank you Anne and Donal for your generous donation. Your support is very much appreciated.”

Thank you Anne and Donal for your generous donation. Your support is very much appreciated.
Greg Jesson

“Keep up the good work.”
$124.20
Received this donation 13 days ago

David

“Thank you Greg for your continued support over the years. It’s very much appreciated.”

Thank you Greg for your continued support over the years. It’s very much appreciated.
Jo & Chris (Magpie)

“Cheers Dave. Well done and congratulations for raising such a good amount of $$$’s for a worthy cause.”
$124.20
Received this donation 17 days ago

David

“Jo and Chris thank you. Your support is greatly appreciated. Go the magpie.”

Jo and Chris thank you. Your support is greatly appreciated. Go the magpie.
John Baker

“Go Fox”
$124.20
Received this donation 35 days ago

David

“Thanks John. Your support over the years is much appreciated.”

Thanks John. Your support over the years is much appreciated.
Kerrie

“Great work David!”
$124.20
Received this donation 39 days ago

David

“Thank you Kerrie. Your continued support over the years is very much appreciated.”

Thank you Kerrie. Your continued support over the years is very much appreciated.
Anonymous

“Thanks David for your ongoing support for Kids through your participation in the Great Cycle Challenge. Enjoy safe riding.”
$124.20
Received this donation 34 days ago

David

“Thank you Anonymous. Your support is most welcome.”

Thank you Anonymous. Your support is most welcome.
Russell Anderson

“Go Dave. Do it for Linda.”
$124.20
Received this donation 36 days ago

David

“Russell thank you. Your support is much appreciated.”

Russell thank you. Your support is much appreciated.
Anthony

“Dave, keep up the good work. Good for the cause and healthy for you as well!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 35 days ago

David

“Thank you Anthony. Great to have your support. See you Friday.”

Thank you Anthony. Great to have your support. See you Friday.
Ralph Lummis

“Always happy to support this charity. Better get those legs pumping David, you have many kilometres to travel.”
$103.50
Received this donation 40 days ago

David

“Thank you Ralph. Your continued support over the years is very much appreciated. Have been hard at it and figure I'll achieve my pledge.”

Thank you Ralph. Your continued support over the years is very much appreciated. Have been hard at it and figure I'll achieve my pledge.
Ron & Natalie Nicolson

“Well done David. You have a heart of gold.”
$103.50
Received this donation 15 days ago

David

“Ron and Natalie thank you. Your support is very much appreciated.”

Ron and Natalie thank you. Your support is very much appreciated.
Ray Morrow

“Good luck Dave. Great cause. 🚴🏻”
$82.80
Received this donation 31 days ago

David

“Thank you Ray. Really appreciate your support.”

Thank you Ray. Really appreciate your support.
Garry and Mas Payne

“Congratulations on your fifth year. Great cause”
$72.45
Received this donation 37 days ago

David

“Thanks so much Garry and Mas your many years of support is very much appreciated.”

Thanks so much Garry and Mas your many years of support is very much appreciated.
Garth King

“Great work Dad. Putting in the hard yards and plenty more to go. On track to smash the 800kms. Keep it going. Garth and Kim”
$72.45
Received this donation 14 days ago

David

“Thank you Garth and Kim. Your continued support is very much appreciated.”

Thank you Garth and Kim. Your continued support is very much appreciated.
Gary Snedden

“Nice Work, Dave”
$72.45
Received this donation 18 days ago

David

“Thanks Gary for your support over the years. It’s very much appreciated.”

Thanks Gary for your support over the years. It’s very much appreciated.