John Kirkham

I am riding 100 km for Barbara Sargent. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 564.1 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 24th
State: 4th in Qld
My Team: 1st

I've raised $9,081 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Barbara Sargent

An amazing lady who was and remains an inspiration to me and so many others. Sadly gone but never forgotten. Love you Aunty Barb!

My Story

2 Oct 2024

This October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' 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.

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.

John

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

2,137 km Ridden

$3,605 Raised

2017
2,495 km Ridden

$5,358 Raised

2018
Ridden

$5,163 Raised

2019
511 km Ridden

$5,231 Raised

2020
Ridden

$6,086 Raised

2021
Ridden

Raised

2022
533 km Ridden

$7,476 Raised

2023
407 km Ridden

$5,923 Raised

2024
564 km Ridden

$9,081 Raised

2025

7,272 km

Ridden

$47,923

Raised

My Challenge

GCC25-6

17 Dec 2025

Apologise for the lateness of my final entry for the GCC25 but due to a "technical issue" the final few GCC emails were redirected to the "spam" folder and auto-deleted.

The GCC25 was brilliant - I was fortunate to be in Team Gen3 (multi-generational) and we had an amazing challenge and raised over $24,000.00 (seventh in the country).

Just reviewed the final figures and stats for the GCC25 and a few stand out:

1. a total of 124,400 days, 5 hours and 52 minutes riding

2. enough km's to circle the planet approximately 37 times

3. the undertaking of the GCC by the Davis Cycle Team (5,182km - $5,060.00) on the RSV Nuyina enroute from Hobart to the Antarctica. Yep - on an icebreaker. Simply incredible.

4. many people attempted the GCC for the first time in 2025 - "tip of the hat" to Maria Chapman who rode 228km. Maria is blind and completed her challenge on a tandem bicycle with support from her club. Never say never.

5. to date the GCC has ridden 31,542,335km and raised $48,467,403.00 for the CMRI. Wow!

Well planning is underway for 2026.

Enjoy the festive season the New Year and stay safe.

See you in 2026

Posted 12 days ago
GCC25-5

1 Nov 2025

...it's over - October has past...

...the Team Gen3 (Tasmania stint) was a combination of "mechincal gremlins" & some seriously "COLD" weather - while the rest of the country was being subjected to some HOT weather, Tasmania was being "hammered" by rain, sleet, hail, SNOW and gale force icy winds (talk about opposites....

...snapped chain, broken brakes, "derailed" derailleur, broken cassette shrouds and NO brakes (at the end of the month on my borrowed bicycle) - certainly tested one's patience and impromptu roadside repair capabilities...

...today, saw the drawing of the GCC 25 Team Gen3 (HBT) raffle with the assistance of it's major sponsor, the Brighton Hardware Hub - winner notifications are currently underway.

...Team Gen3 wishes to thank all the raffle sponsors and those people that supported the raffle - your help is greatly appreciated and will help save lives...

...FYI - my profile was taken on the "new" Bridgewater bridge (a nice smooth ride) and yep, it was COLD. Lol!...

...initial planning is underway for GCC26 - possibly an "off road" adventure, as trees are easier to dodge than cars. Lol!...

...the final GCC25 statistics will be available at the end of Nov 25 - these will be distributed upon receipt...

...thank you all again, for your continued support of this amazing activity & I'll see you in 2026...

...stay safe...

Posted 58 days ago
21.8 km ride - GCC25-16 - Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Logged this ride 62 days ago
GCC25-4

22 Oct 2025

...well, the dreaded mechanical grelims struck early into this morning's ride - "ye oldest snapped chain"...

...definitely made it a challenge to return to home - hills galore - down was easy whilst walking up them wasn't much fun. Lol!...

...to add insult to injury - it's a public holiday in HBT today - so NO chain until tomorrow...

...stay safe...

Posted 67 days ago
3.8 km ride - GCC25-15 - Thursday, October 23, 2025

Logged this ride 68 days ago
GCC25-4

22 Oct 2025

Well this morning's ride into HBT CBD was certainly "different" than the previous QLD rides - the bike I was using was "small" (I desperately needed the seat about 8"/200cms higher BUT not happening), it was cold & wet (remember this is Tasmanian "cold & wet". Lol!) and the wind was all but "polar" and it cut right through our riding attire (however, Hayden & I still attracted multiple "positive" words of encouragement.).

The morning tea was a great success and everybody who attended had a good time and offered "words of praise" for our efforts in the GCC.

My public thanks to the Tasmanian Government - Department of Premier and Cabinet for hosting this activity, as there continued support is greatly appreciated.

In addition my personal "thanks" and "love" to my daughters who helped arrange and cater for the morning tea - nobody went hungry. Lol!

The TAS Gen3 GCC Raffle is winding up and will be drawn on 01 Nov 25.

Weather permitting Hayden and I can get a few more rides in before the end of the month.

Stay safe.

Posted 68 days ago
16.8 km ride - GCC25-14 - Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Logged this ride 69 days ago
41.4 km ride - GCC25-13 - Sunday, October 19, 2025

Logged this ride 72 days ago
37.6 km ride - GCC25-12 - Saturday, October 18, 2025

Logged this ride 73 days ago
57.8 km ride - GCC25-11 - Friday, October 17, 2025

Logged this ride 74 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!”
$1,661.50
Received this donation 81 days ago

John

“Thank you for your continued support of the GCC. Your generosity has helped the CMRI save the lives of children fighting cancer.”

Thank you for your continued support of the GCC. Your generosity has helped the CMRI save the lives of children fighting cancer.
Tegra Australia Pty Ltd

“Proud to support John, he is an inspiration to us all.”
$1,035
Received this donation 129 days ago

John

“Thank you for your generous donation, to this amazing cause. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Take pride in the fact that you're helping letting children be children rather than fighting to live. Thanks.”

Thank you for your generous donation, to this amazing cause. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Take pride in the fact that you're helping letting children be children rather than fighting to live. Thanks.
Russell Perry

“Ride hard - you old bustard!”
$621
Received this donation 82 days ago

John

“Thank you for your very generous donation. Appreciate the fact that you took inflation into account - you've just helped save a life. Talk soon.”

Thank you for your very generous donation. Appreciate the fact that you took inflation into account - you've just helped save a life. Talk soon.
Art Fast Removals Pty Ltd

“...go hard, mate...”
$517.50
Received this donation 61 days ago

John

“Thank you for your generous donation to this great cause. Appreciate your support, mate!”

Thank you for your generous donation to this great cause. Appreciate your support, mate!
Tahnee Nettlefold

“Well done dad, 9 years and going strong. Very proud of you and Hayden is very excited to be participating in this great cause with you. WE all love you very much xx”
$465.75
Received this donation 106 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Looking forward to having Hayden up here for a couple of weeks - riding with Granddad.”

Thank you for your kind donation. Looking forward to having Hayden up here for a couple of weeks - riding with Granddad.
Northshore Dental and Oral Health

“Keep pedaling! Wishing you the best on your epic ride.”
$414
Received this donation 101 days ago

John

“Thank you for your generous donation. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. At least I'll have my grandson riding, as well - the "old and forgetful" V the "youth and enthusiasm". Lol!”

Thank you for your generous donation. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. At least I'll have my grandson riding, as well - the "old and forgetful" V the "youth and enthusiasm". Lol!
Tahnee Nettlefold

“Well done dad, you should be proud of what you have done and the values you instilled in your family for supporting such a great cause. Love you Xx”
$310.50
Received this donation 67 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation and inspiring words. Looks like my efforts paid off as your an amazing daughter and woman. Love you xxx”

Thank you for your kind donation and inspiring words. Looks like my efforts paid off as your an amazing daughter and woman. Love you xxx
MRSLFC

“Keep at it, John. Great job.”
$250
Received this donation 86 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Looking forward to Bribie Island. See you then.”

Thank you for your kind donation. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Looking forward to Bribie Island. See you then.
Andrew and Karen Barham
$207
Received this donation 82 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Your continued support of this great cause is greatly appreciated. Stay safe. Thanks!”

Thank you for your kind donation. Your continued support of this great cause is greatly appreciated. Stay safe. Thanks!
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!”
$175.11
Received this donation 66 days ago

John
Graeme Nagle
$124.20
Received this donation 90 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Trust all is well and your doing fine? Thanks.”

Thank you for your kind donation. Trust all is well and your doing fine? Thanks.
Hinterland Physio Group

“Amazing stuff John, keep it up!”
$124.20
Received this donation 82 days ago

John

“Thank you for the kind donation. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Rest assured that without the ongoing support of the Hinterland Physio Group I wouldn't be able to undertake the GCC & I'll definitely be looking forward to seeing Amber in November. Lol! Thanks”

Thank you for the kind donation. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Rest assured that without the ongoing support of the Hinterland Physio Group I wouldn't be able to undertake the GCC & I'll definitely be looking forward to seeing Amber in November. Lol! Thanks
Liz and Phil White

“Go get ‘em John. Best of luck, incident free. Have fun.💪”
$124.20
Received this donation 143 days ago

John

“Thank you very much for your kind donation and continued support of both myself and this great cause. Hope your both well and not to COLD - even here it's been notably COOL. Lol! Stay safe.”

Thank you very much for your kind donation and continued support of both myself and this great cause. Hope your both well and not to COLD - even here it's been notably COOL. Lol! Stay safe.
Tony Quirk

“On your bike”
$124.20
Received this donation 105 days ago

John

“Thanks for your kind donation. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Yep - "on your nike". See you soon, mate!”

Thanks for your kind donation. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Yep - "on your nike". See you soon, mate!
Barry Jenkin
$103.50
Received this donation 82 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Your continued support of this amazing cause is greatly appreciated. I am grateful for friends that encourage and motivate others to do "silly" wonderful things. Thanks!”

Thank you for your kind donation. Your continued support of this amazing cause is greatly appreciated. I am grateful for friends that encourage and motivate others to do "silly" wonderful things. Thanks!
Connect Exercise Physiology

“Great work John!! Amazing efforts with your fundraising for this great cause - all of us at Connect EP are super proud of the impact you are making”
$103.50
Received this donation 91 days ago

John

“Thank you for the kind donation. If it wasn't for Connect EP and the "fun" sessions that I've had - I may not have been able to take on the GCC - so my thanks to the entire team. Stay safe and I'll see you soon.”

Thank you for the kind donation. If it wasn't for Connect EP and the "fun" sessions that I've had - I may not have been able to take on the GCC - so my thanks to the entire team. Stay safe and I'll see you soon.
Johno JOHNSTON

“Good luck John have a great day mate”
$103.50
Received this donation 133 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help children life their life rather than have to fight to live. Stay safe.”

Thank you for your kind donation. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help children life their life rather than have to fight to live. Stay safe.
Lyn Harris

“Go John!! So proud of you buddy!! Xx”
$103.50
Received this donation 118 days ago

John

“Thanks for your kind donation. Your continued support of this great cause is beautiful. Stay safe.”

Thanks for your kind donation. Your continued support of this great cause is beautiful. Stay safe.
Pharmacy for Life Nambour Heights

“Amazing effort John!”
$103.50
Received this donation 102 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Thank goodness for lists! Lol!”

Thank you for your kind donation. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Thank goodness for lists! Lol!
Anthea Rooney
$100
Received this donation 82 days ago

John

“Thank you for kind donation. Your continued support of this great cause is greatly appreciated. Love you xxx”

Thank you for kind donation. Your continued support of this great cause is greatly appreciated. Love you xxx