John Kirkham

9years All Star
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.
I've Ridden 542.3 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 25th
  • State: 4th in Qld
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $8,564 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Barbara Sargent

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
  • 542 km Ridden
    $8,564 Raised
    2025
9years
7,250 km
Ridden
$47,406
Raised

My Challenge

  • 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...

    GCC25-4
    Posted 3 days ago
  • 3.8 km ride - GCC25-15 - Thursday, October 23, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 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 4 days ago
  • 16.8 km ride - GCC25-14 - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 41.4 km ride - GCC25-13 - Sunday, October 19, 2025
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 37.6 km ride - GCC25-12 - Saturday, October 18, 2025
    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 57.8 km ride - GCC25-11 - Friday, October 17, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • GCC25-3
    14 Oct 2025

    Well - 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
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 33.0 km ride - GCC25-9 - Saturday, October 11, 2025
    Logged this ride 16 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 18 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “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 65 days ago
    John Kirkham
    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.”
  • Russell Perry
    “Ride hard - you old bustard!”
    $621
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    John Kirkham
    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.”
  • 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 42 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “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 37 days ago
    John Kirkham
    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!”
  • 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 3 days ago
    John Kirkham
    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”
  • MRSLFC
    “Keep at it, John. Great job.”
    $250
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “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 18 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “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 3 days ago
  • Graeme Nagle
    $124.20
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “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 18 days ago
    John Kirkham
    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”
  • Liz and Phil White
    “Go get ‘em John. Best of luck, incident free. Have fun.💪”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 79 days ago
    John Kirkham
    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.”
  • Tony Quirk
    “On your bike”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “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 18 days ago
    John Kirkham
    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!”
  • 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 27 days ago
    John Kirkham
    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.”
  • Johno JOHNSTON
    “Good luck John have a great day mate”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 69 days ago
    John Kirkham
    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.”
  • Lyn Harris
    “Go John!! So proud of you buddy!! Xx”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 54 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “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 38 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for your kind donation. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Thank goodness for lists! Lol!”
  • Anthea Rooney
    $100
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for kind donation. Your continued support of this great cause is greatly appreciated. Love you xxx”
  • Peter Kirkham
    “Get on with it. Leah Peter Ashley and Rianna”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 71 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thanks for your kind donation. Getting a little pushy - lol! It'll happen - got a few weeks left before I've got to climb in the saddle. Love to all.”
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