John Kirkham
- National: 25th
- State: 4th in Qld
- My Team: 1st
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
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
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2,137 km Ridden$3,605 Raised2017
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2,495 km Ridden$5,358 Raised2018
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Ridden$5,163 Raised2019
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511 km Ridden$5,231 Raised2020
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Ridden$6,086 Raised2021
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RiddenRaised2022
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533 km Ridden$7,476 Raised2023
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407 km Ridden$5,923 Raised2024
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542 km Ridden$8,564 Raised2025
My Challenge
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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 3 days ago -
3.8 km ride - GCC25-15 - Thursday, October 23, 2025
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GCC25-4
22 Oct 2025Well 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.
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16.8 km ride - GCC25-14 - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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41.4 km ride - GCC25-13 - Sunday, October 19, 2025
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37.6 km ride - GCC25-12 - Saturday, October 18, 2025
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57.8 km ride - GCC25-11 - Friday, October 17, 2025
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GCC25-3
14 Oct 2025Well - time flys, as they say.
Hayden & I have been steadily racking up the "kms" - they are not FAST but they are adding up.
Just delivered the last of the Team Gen3 GCC raffle prize to the lucky winner (Hamish) - very pleased with his stroke of good fortune.
Team Gen3 thanks everybody that supported the raffle and helped raise funds for this amazing cause.
I have a week before I take Hayden home to Tasmania and finish the challenge down in HBT - apparently, the weather is a little "cooler" but that means we will pedal faster. Lol!
At a recent fishing camp - Hayden and I managed to get in some riding on Bribie Island (very scenic and good cycling infrastructure) and some fishing.
Rest day tomorrow and then back in the saddle on Thursday.
Stay safe.
Posted 12 days ago -
21.7 km ride - GCC25-10 - Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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33.0 km ride - GCC25-9 - Saturday, October 11, 2025
Logged this ride 16 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day Matching Donation
$1,661.50Received this donation 18 days ago
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Tegra Australia Pty Ltd
$1,035Received this donation 65 days ago
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Russell Perry
$621Received this donation 18 days ago
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Tahnee Nettlefold
$465.75Received this donation 42 days ago
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Northshore Dental and Oral Health
$414Received this donation 37 days ago
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Tahnee Nettlefold
$310.50Received this donation 3 days ago
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MRSLFC
$250Received this donation 22 days ago
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Andrew and Karen Barham
$207Received this donation 18 days ago
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Match Day Matching Donation
$175.11Received this donation 3 days ago -
Graeme Nagle
$124.20Received this donation 26 days ago
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Hinterland Physio Group
$124.20Received this donation 18 days ago
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Liz and Phil White
$124.20Received this donation 79 days ago
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Tony Quirk
$124.20Received this donation 41 days ago
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Barry Jenkin
$103.50Received this donation 18 days ago
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Connect Exercise Physiology
$103.50Received this donation 27 days ago
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Johno JOHNSTON
$103.50Received this donation 69 days ago
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Lyn Harris
$103.50Received this donation 54 days ago
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Pharmacy for Life Nambour Heights
$103.50Received this donation 38 days ago
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Anthea Rooney
$100Received this donation 18 days ago
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Peter Kirkham
$72.45Received this donation 71 days ago
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