Martin McKowen

I am riding 400 km in memory of Gae and Tony (sister and brother). Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 601.9 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 350th
State: 122nd in NSW

I've raised $1,867 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Gae and Tony (sister and brother)

I lost both siblings and several friends to cancer within the last eight years. I am supporting this cause to help catch this scourge early.

My Story

22 Oct 2025

2025 marks my tenth year of participating in the Great Cycle Challenge to support kids' cancer research this October! This is my TENTH year of riding to raise awareness and funds for this fantastic cause. And my TENTH year of unapologetically asking and begging for money for this cause. I have ridden 3,934 km during this time, and you have donated $14,026.36. This is a good number, but kids keep getting sick with cancer. Hence, I continue to beg, cajole, and request donations.

Right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 600 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and sadly, three die every week. I lost my brother and sister to cancer and can say with heartfelt anger and emotion F.U. Cancer. I can only imagine the pain of losing children to this scourge.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So, I am riding and raising funds to support the Children's Medical Research Institute in its work in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and finding a cure for childhood cancer.

Please support my challenge by donating through my fundraising page to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Together, we can save little lives.

Thanks for your support.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

Ridden

$2,210 Raised

2016
Ridden

$940 Raised

2017
Ridden

$519 Raised

2018
Ridden

Raised

2019
Ridden

$1,268 Raised

2020
493 km Ridden

$1,215 Raised

2021
1,643 km Ridden

$2,692 Raised

2022
Ridden

$2,518 Raised

2023
1,093 km Ridden

$2,557 Raised

2024
602 km Ridden

$1,867 Raised

2025

4,420 km

Ridden

$15,786

Raised

My Challenge

37.0 km ride - Zwift - TrainerRoad: Tehipite on Canopies and Coastlines in Watopia - Monday, October 27, 2025

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2.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, October 27, 2025

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42.1 km ride - Zwift - TrainerRoad: Cloudripper -2 on Red Zone Repeats in Makuri Islands - Saturday, October 25, 2025

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2.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, October 25, 2025

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33.6 km ride - Zwift - TrainerRoad: Yamaska on Country to Coastal in Makuri Islands - Friday, October 24, 2025

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32.3 km ride - Zwift - TrainerRoad: Cumberland -3 on Bon Voyage in France - Thursday, October 23, 2025

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$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 5 days ago
16.1 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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39.6 km ride - Zwift - TrainerRoad: Antelope on Sugar Cookie in Watopia - Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
25.2 km ride - Zwift - TrainerRoad: Colosseum -4 on Wandering Flats in Makuri Islands - Monday, October 20, 2025

Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

ORBIZ

“Tremendous effort Marty! Your commitment to a great cause for ten years is commendable.”
$265
Received this donation 6 hours ago

Martin
Ross Sterland

“Go get 'em Marty!”
$265
Received this donation 6 hours ago

Martin
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!”
$160.30
Received this donation 19 days ago

Martin
Subhen

“Best of luck Marty”
$124.20
Received this donation 6 days ago

Martin
Vicki Mol

“Great cause. Your motivation to help others is more valuable than the money raised. Well done Marty.”
$124.20
Received this donation 8 days ago

Martin

“Thank you so much Vicki, your support is amazing - the biggest donation and very very much appreciated. Thank you so much for your donation and your kind words.”

Thank you so much Vicki, your support is amazing - the biggest donation and very very much appreciated. Thank you so much for your donation and your kind words.
Paul McCarthy

“Well done, Marty, keep up the good work.”
$103.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

Martin
Emma Thomas

“Thank you for supporting such a great cause.”
$72.45
Received this donation 4 days ago

Martin
Jo Fielding

“Good on you Uncle Marty! I know Dad would’ve had a field day seeing you in all your cycling gear — he’d be cracking jokes nonstop — but deep down he’d be proud of you. He always admired your big heart and dedication to others, and would've enjoyed making fun of the lycra! You’re carrying that same mix of humour, heart, and generosity that he had — and I know he’d be cheering you on (after a good laugh, of course). Dad would be riding in a MUCH bigger hat (of course).”
$72.45
Received this donation 17 days ago

Martin

“Haha, thank Jo, and thank for your continued support - this year I have taken up track cycling - every year is something new and the adventure continues, and you are right there would be some comment about lycra and only silly buggers riding bikes but all laughs and respect.”

Haha, thank Jo, and thank for your continued support - this year I have taken up track cycling - every year is something new and the adventure continues, and you are right there would be some comment about lycra and only silly buggers riding bikes but all laughs and respect.
Lypta

“Over half way - well done!”
$72.45
Received this donation 12 days ago

Martin

“Thank you very much Mark, your continued support is very much appreciated.”

Thank you very much Mark, your continued support is very much appreciated.
Wesley Sim

“Go Marty!”
$72.45
Received this donation 20 days ago

Martin

“Xie xie Wesley, your support means a lot as does your contribution.”

Xie xie Wesley, your support means a lot as does your contribution.
Chris Auld

“Go well Martin! And $&@!? Cancer!”
$70
Received this donation 15 hours ago

Martin
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!”
$57.54
Received this donation 4 days ago

Martin
Danny Mignott

“Good luck, Marty!”
$51.75
Received this donation 6 days ago

Martin
Kei Yamaguchi

“Thank you for doing this and sharing your personal story. I’m cheering you on!”
$51.75
Received this donation 11 days ago

Martin

“Thank you very much Kei, your donation is very much appreciated.”

Thank you very much Kei, your donation is very much appreciated.
Rory Mintram
$51.75
Received this donation 18 days ago

Martin

“Thank you very much for your donation Rory, it means a lot.”

Thank you very much for your donation Rory, it means a lot.
Wilton Storage
$51.75
Received this donation 20 days ago

Martin

“Thank you very much - very generous and it means a lot.”

Thank you very much - very generous and it means a lot.
Gordon Low

“Keep up the good work matey. Most inspiring.”
$36.23
Received this donation 6 days ago

Martin
Joy Roma

“You're amazing. Big love to you my brother 🖤💛♥️🤗”
$36.23
Received this donation 3 days ago

Martin
Anonymous
$35
Received this donation 20 days ago

Martin

“Thank you for this very generous donation.”

Thank you for this very generous donation.
Anonymous

“Fantastic effort Marty. Well done!”
$25.88
Received this donation 4 days ago

Martin