The Final Days – A Bittersweet Feeling ❤️

We are now in the last few days of the Great Cycle Challenge, and I have a bittersweet feeling about it. I’m sad that it’s coming to an end. Somehow, I’ve found my rhythm with it now. Cycling has become part of my everyday routine, something I naturally fit into my day.

Once I put my headphones on and start riding, I get into my own little world. I listen to my audiobook (for those interested, it’s the autobiography of Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary Manchester United manager!), and just keep riding. I ride until I start feeling the muscle aches, then assess how much further I can push myself or whether it’s time to head home.

But these rides are about much more than kilometres.

When I’m out there, particularly when I get into the zone, I find myself thinking deeply about Soren. So many memories come back. Sometimes I get quite emotional because I miss him so, so much. It’s a mixture of beautiful memories, sadness and a reminder of why I started this challenge in the first place.

Yesterday, I was at Trigg Beach watching another beautiful Western Australian sunset. As I looked at the sky and the colours over the ocean, I found myself thinking about Soren and this journey. It was one of those quiet moments when you feel connected to something much bigger than yourself.

On the other hand, there’s also a real sense of achievement and happiness. I’m finishing this year’s challenge on a high, having reached both my cycling and fundraising targets. We’ve raised more than $5,000, and I’m incredibly proud and grateful for what we’ve achieved together. Every kilometre and every donation has meant something.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me, encouraged me, donated and followed this journey. Your generosity and kind words have made all the difference. I’m truly grateful.

But we’re not quite done yet!

There’s still a little time left, and I’m setting myself one final goal: to reach 300 km by this Saturday, 31 October, before Halloween gets spooky! 🎃

Let’s see if I can make it happen!

For Soren, and for all the children and families affected by childhood cancer. ❤️

🎉 200km Milestone Reached! 🚴‍♂️

Sunday was a big milestone for my Great Cycle Challenge — I passed my 200km riding target! 💪

It was an unusually cold October morning, but actually, the conditions were great for cycling. I headed out around Karrinyup and Lake Gwelup, enjoying the ride and finding my rhythm. Not too fast, not too slow — just cruising along and enjoying the moment.

I got so caught up in the ride that I didn’t realise I’d gone further than my usual route! Then it hit me: What about the ride back? Would I have enough energy left? Would the muscle pain get worse?

I told myself to take it easy and slow down. Easier said than done! 😅 Somehow, I just couldn’t bring myself to ride slowly, so I ended up maintaining my normal pace and eventually made it back home.

That’s when the fun started! 😂 I was walking rather strangely when I got inside, and Sam and Saniar couldn’t help laughing and asking what had happened to me!

A bit of stretching and some slow walking later, my legs started to feel normal again.

It wasn’t an easy ride. The effort and muscle pain were real, but the feeling afterwards was absolutely worth it. I was proud of myself for pushing through and reaching this milestone.

Every kilometre I ride is for a cause much bigger than me — raising funds for childhood cancer research and helping give more children a chance at a healthier future. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far, whether through donations, encouragement, or simply following my journey. Your support keeps me going, especially on those tougher rides.

200km down, and the journey continues! 🚴‍♂️❤️

Together, we can help kick childhood cancer’s butt!

P.S- random photo of my ride ☺️