Martin McKowen

10years All Star
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.
I've Ridden 1,074.5 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 370th
  • State: 127th in NSW
I've raised $1,903 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Gae and Tony (sister and brother)

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
  • 1,075 km Ridden
    $1,903 Raised
    2025
10years
4,892 km
Ridden
$15,822
Raised

My Challenge

  • 11.6 km ride - Evening Ride - Friday, November 14, 2025
    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 33.5 km ride - Zwift - TrainerRoad: Autore on Stay Puft Pursuit in New York - Thursday, November 13, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.4 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, November 12, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.1 km ride - Zwift - TrainerRoad: Bois on The Double Borough in New York - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.5 km ride - Zwift - TrainerRoad: Port on Prospect Park Loop in New York - Monday, November 10, 2025
    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 55.1 km ride - Zwift - TrainerRoad: Picket Guard +3 on Double Parked in New York - Sunday, November 9, 2025
    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.4 km ride - Zwift - TrainerRoad: Dorr on Avon Flyer in New York - Friday, November 7, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
  • 39.6 km ride - Zwift - TrainerRoad: Phoenix -3 on The Greenway in New York - Thursday, November 6, 2025
    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.6 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, November 5, 2025
    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 42.4 km ride - Zwift - TrainerRoad: McGregor +1 on Green to Screen in New York - Tuesday, November 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 13 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 20 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much, a very generous donation and a wonderful company to work with!”
  • Ross Sterland
    “Go get 'em Marty!”
    $265
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much Ross, this is very very VERY generous and appreciated.”
  • 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 39 days ago
  • Subhen
    “Best of luck Marty”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much Subhen, your donation is very much appreciated and your support is amazing.”
  • Vicki Mol
    “Great cause. Your motivation to help others is more valuable than the money raised. Well done Marty.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    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.”
  • Paul McCarthy
    “Well done, Marty, keep up the good work.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you for your support Paul, very generous.”
  • Emma Thomas
    “Thank you for supporting such a great cause.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you for your support Emma - very much appreciated.”
  • 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 37 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    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.”
  • Lypta
    “Over half way - well done!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much Mark, your continued support is very much appreciated.”
  • Wesley Sim
    “Go Marty!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Xie xie Wesley, your support means a lot as does your contribution.”
  • Chris Auld
    “Go well Martin! And $&@!? Cancer!”
    $70
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you for your support Chris, wishing you all the best for your effort as well!”
  • 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 24 days ago
  • Danny Mignott
    “Good luck, Marty!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you for your support Danny, I appreciate this very much.”
  • Kei Yamaguchi
    “Thank you for doing this and sharing your personal story. I’m cheering you on!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much Kei, your donation is very much appreciated.”
  • Rory Mintram
    $51.75
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much for your donation Rory, it means a lot.”
  • Wilton Storage
    $51.75
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much - very generous and it means a lot.”
  • Charles Dale
    “Good one Marty”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much Charlie - your support is very very much appreciated.”
  • Gordon Low
    “Keep up the good work matey. Most inspiring.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much Gordon - your donation is a blessing.”
  • Joy Roma
    “You're amazing. Big love to you my brother 🖤💛♥️🤗”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thanks for your support and your donation sista - very much appreciated and the love shows.”
  • Anonymous
    $35
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you for this very generous donation.”
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