David King

5years All Star
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.
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
5years
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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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 93.2 km ride - GCC25 Ride 16 - Saturday, October 25, 2025
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 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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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 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 King
    David
    “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 King
    David
    “Awesome Michelle, thank you so much for your on going support.”
  • Blueys Bar
    $207
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    David King
    David
    “Thank you Blueys Bar that is awesome and is greatly appreciated.”
  • Michael
    “Why not?”
    $207
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    David King
    David
    “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 King
    David
    “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 King
    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.”
  • Blueheath McIntyre 36
    $124.20
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    David King
    David
    “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 King
    David
    “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 King
    David
    “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 King
    David
    “Thanks John. Your support over the years is much appreciated.”
  • Kerrie
    “Great work David!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 39 days ago
    David King
    David
    “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 King
    David
    “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 King
    David
    “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 King
    David
    “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 King
    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.”
  • Ron & Natalie Nicolson
    “Well done David. You have a heart of gold.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    David King
    David
    “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 King
    David
    “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 King
    David
    “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 King
    David
    “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 King
    David
    “Thanks Gary for your support over the years. It’s very much appreciated.”
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