Matt Young

5years All Star
Matt Young
In October I’ll be riding from Melbourne to Sydney to raise funds for childhood cancer research.
I've Ridden 913.3 km My goal is 1,000 km
My Rankings
  • National: 3rd
  • State: 1st in Vic
  • My Team: 2nd
I've raised $25,566 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

28 Sep 2025

This October, I’m taking on my biggest challenge yet – riding my bike from Melbourne to Sydney, covering over 1,000 km in just 12 days, to raise funds for kids’ cancer research.

Why?

Because right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia. Over 600 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 3 die every week. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

That’s why I’m riding and fundraising to support the Children’s Medical Research Institute, to help give kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Together, we can save little lives.

Thanks so much for your support 💛

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • Ridden
    $918 Raised
    2020
  • Ridden
    $625 Raised
    2022
  • 291 km Ridden
    $6,045 Raised
    2023
  • 778 km Ridden
    $11,748 Raised
    2024
  • 913 km Ridden
    $25,566 Raised
    2025
5years
2,195 km
Ridden
$44,902
Raised

My Challenge

  • I MADE IT – MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY
    15 Oct 2025

    After 11 massive days on the bike, I’ve finally made it to the Sydney Opera House!

    From the moment I rolled in, I was hit with so many emotions pride, happiness, relief, and honestly a bit of disbelief. I actually did it.

    What started as a crazy idea turned into one of the hardest but most meaningful things I’ve ever done. Every single climb, every freezing early morning, every sore muscle and mental battle was all worth it the moment I got to Sydney.

    This ride wasn’t about me it was about raising awareness and funds for kids battling cancer. Kids who should be living their lives, not fighting for them. A little bit of pain on my bike is nothing compared to what these kids face every single day, and every pedal I pushed was for them.

    Over these 11 days, I’ve seen parts of Australia I’ll never forget, met some of the kindest people in small towns, and been reminded how much good there is in this world.

    To everyone who’s supported me.

    My family, friends, sponsors, and every single person who donated or sent a message thank you from the bottom of my heart. The biggest thank you goes to my support crew who took turns looking after me: my Mum, Nonna, Jordan, Fadlil, and Ian. You all made this ride possible and kept me going every step of the way.

    And a special thank you to my mum, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure I had a place to stay each night and my nutrition sorted every single day. None of this would’ve been possible without her ❤️

    This ride wasn’t just about getting from Melbourne to Sydney it was about pushing limits, making a difference, and showing that when you put your heart into something, anything is possible.

    From Melbourne to Sydney… we did it for the kids. 💛

    I MADE IT – MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY
    Posted 11 days ago
  • 🚴‍♂️ DAY 11 DONE! 🚴‍♂️
    14 Oct 2025

    Moss Vale → Narellan ✅

    11/12 days complete

    Today started off with the biggest hill of the whole trip 😅 but after a long grind to the top, it was pretty much all downhill from there. Managed to hit around 65km/h flying down some parts best feeling ever after days of nothing but climbing!

    We’re now officially one day away from Sydney! Tomorrow around lunchtime, I’ll finish the final stretch and arrive at the Sydney Opera House 🇦🇺💛

    Massive thanks once again to Dormie House in Moss Vale for looking after me and my team tonight such a beautiful place and incredible hospitality 🙏

    After almost two weeks on the bike, it’s crazy to think it all comes to an end tomorrow. The support, the towns, the people I’ve met it’s been something special.

    Let’s go one last push to Sydney! 🚴‍♂️🔥

    🚴‍♂️ DAY 11 DONE! 🚴‍♂️
    Posted 12 days ago
  • 🚴‍♂️ DAY 10 DONE! 🚴‍♂️
    13 Oct 2025

    Goulburn → Moss Vale ✅

    10/12 days complete

    What a day! Saw a bunch of snakes out on the road today 🐍 and spent most of the ride battling leg cramps every couple of minutes 😅 The closer I get to Sydney, the tougher these hills seem to get they’ve been no joke the last few days!

    Huge thanks to Dormie House for looking after me and my team tonight it’s an absolutely beautiful place. Massive shoutout to Susie for sorting it all out and making sure we were looked after 🙏

    Tomorrow I’ll be riding to Campbelltown, and then on Wednesday… I roll up to the Sydney Opera House! 🇦🇺💛

    🚴‍♂️ DAY 10 DONE! 🚴‍♂️
    Posted 13 days ago
  • 🚴‍♂️ DAY 9 DONE! 🚴‍♂️
    12 Oct 2025

    Yass → Goulburn ✅

    9/12 days complete

    I was meant to post this last night, but as soon as I got to where I was staying, I passed out on the bed straight away lol 😅

    Yesterday’s ride started off beautiful, but about halfway through things changed quick it got super cold and windy as I passed through the wind farms 🌬️

    The last couple of days have definitely been tough both physically and mentally but that’s all part of the journey. Some days test you more than others, and this was one of them.

    Huge shoutout to Club House Hotel Yass for giving me a place to rest my head for the night. It’s a beautiful old-fashioned pub, and I 100% recommend popping in if you’re ever passing by 🍻

    We’re now only 3 days away from Sydney, and that’s keeping me pushing forward. Every pedal from here is one closer to the finish line 💛

    🚴‍♂️ DAY 9 DONE! 🚴‍♂️
    Posted 13 days ago
  • 🚴‍♂️ DAY 8 DONE! 🚴‍♂️
    11 Oct 2025

    Gundagai → Yass ✅

    8/12 days complete

    Today was a massive one the biggest day of the whole trip so far! Over 1,250m of elevation, and it honestly felt like it was just one long hill after another 😅 Up, down, up again… but we got it done!

    Even though the ride finished in Yass, we’ve headed back to Gundagai for the night since we’re now officially a full day ahead on the trip 💪

    Huge shoutout once again to Nathan and the team at the Criterion Hotel, Gundagai for having us back. The support from them has been unreal Nathan is an absolute legend, always up for a chat, a good story, and finding ways to help others and support charity wherever he can. We need more people like him 👏

    🚴‍♂️ DAY 8 DONE! 🚴‍♂️
    Posted 15 days ago
  • 🚴‍♂️ DAY 6/7 DONE! 🚴‍♂️
    10 Oct 2025

    Holbrook → Gundagai ✅

    7/12 days complete

    What a day it was! Started the morning off with two flat tyres before I even got going 😅 so had to get them fixed before hitting the road. After that though, it turned into an awesome day for riding.

    It was meant to be a shorter day finishing in Tarcutta, but I decided to push on to Gundagai and jump a day ahead and wow, it was a grind. Some of the biggest hills I’ve ever ridden, but the views from the top (and the ride down!) made it all worth it.

    Huge shoutout to Nathan and the team at the Criterion Hotel, Gundagai for looking after us tonight with an incredible place to stay and a delicious dinner. The community here has been unreal so welcoming and full of support.

    To top it all off, the hotel even made a donation to the fundraiser, which will be updated on the page soon 💛

    I’m so grateful for their support it honestly means so much. If you’re ever passing through Gundagai, make sure you stop by the Criterion Hotel and check out this amazing place! 🙌

    🚴‍♂️ DAY 6/7 DONE! 🚴‍♂️
    Posted 15 days ago
  • 🚴‍♂️ DAY 5 DONE! 🚴‍♂️
    9 Oct 2025

    Albury → Holbrook ✅

    5/12 days complete

    Woke up this morning to the news that we’ve officially hit our $20,000 fundraising goal! 💛

    Absolutely unreal I can’t thank everyone enough for the support, donations, and messages that have got us to this point. It honestly means the world.

    Today’s ride took me from Albury to Holbrook, and we’ve been lucky enough to be looked after tonight by the Holbrook Hotel Holbrook, who’ve given us an amazing place to stay and shouted us some of the best food going around.

    I went for a Parma… only to find out it’s actually called a Parmi now that we’re in NSW 😂

    🚴‍♂️ DAY 5 DONE! 🚴‍♂️
    Posted 17 days ago
  • $10,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $10,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 18 days ago
  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 18 days ago
  • 🚴‍♂️ DOUBLE DONATION DAY IS HERE! 🚴‍♂️
    7 Oct 2025

    Today, every single dollar donated to my Great Cycle Challenge will be doubled, up to $710,000 💛

    That means your impact goes twice as far helping fund more research, more treatments, and more hope for kids fighting cancer.

    I’ve spent the last few days riding from Melbourne to Sydney, pushing through every hill, every sore muscle, and every tough moment for one reason these kids deserve a chance at life.

    So if you’ve been waiting for the right time to donate, today’s the day.

    No amount is too small together, we can make a massive difference 🙏

    Let’s make this day count 💛

    👉 https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/riders/MattYoung1

    🚴‍♂️ DOUBLE DONATION DAY IS HERE! 🚴‍♂️
    Posted 18 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!”
    $9,242.05
    Received this donation 18 days ago
  • Kate Bates
    “Well done Matt such an inspirational young man. This donation is on behalf of Josephine & Peter Fitzpatrick my Dad raised this money for cancer before he passed in honour of my Mum. He would be so happy that is donation has gone to you for such a great cause!”
    $1,345.50
    Received this donation 18 days ago
  • Sweet Raffle Fundraiser
    $1,302.99
    Received this donation 18 days ago
  • 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!”
    $851.52
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $724.50
    Received this donation 18 days ago
  • Sweet Raffle
    $702.07
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • McDonald Plumbing
    “Good on you Matt. An incredible undertaking and for a great cause. Keep peddling mate. Regards, Fraser and the McDonald Plumbing team.”
    $538.20
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Luke Eres
    “Matt congratulations! What an amazing achievement. So proud of you. Keep up the great work”
    $520
    Received this donation 11 days ago
  • Criterion Hotel Gundagai
    $500
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Simon / PJC Roofing
    $500
    Received this donation 18 days ago
  • EFS
    $445.05
    Received this donation 33 days ago
  • Adam Davison
    “You're an absolute inspiration Matty! Donation from me and the Langy Bayside Boys”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 18 days ago
  • Russell Fryer
    “Ride safe Matt.”
    $250
    Received this donation 18 days ago
  • 10C BOTTLE/CAN RETURN
    $230.70
    Received this donation 18 days ago
  • Langwarrin Bayside
    $228
    Received this donation 18 days ago
  • Pay The Date Fundraiser
    $209
    Received this donation 18 days ago
  • DPF Farriery
    “Wishing you the best of luck on your ride Matt! Such an incredible effort for an important cause. Proud to support you and the fight against kids’ cancer.”
    $207
    Received this donation 25 days ago
  • Jennifer Philps
    “What a joy it was to meet such a caring and determined young man when you visited CMRI. You are such a credit to your family and I felt compelled to boost your fundraising. Go well”
    $200
    Received this donation 6 days ago
  • Sweet Raffle
    $186
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • FOOTY TIPPING FUNDRAISER
    $170
    Received this donation 18 days ago
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