Today, every single dollar donated to my Great Cycle Challenge will be doubled, up to $710,000 ๐
That means your impact goes twice as far helping fund more research, more treatments, and more hope for kids fighting cancer.
Iโve 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 youโve been waiting for the right time to donate, todayโs the day.
No amount is too small together, we can make a massive difference ๐
Letโs make this day count ๐
๐ https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/riders/MattYoung1
Euroa โ Wangaratta โ
3/12 days complete
Day 3 had a bit of everything got swooped by magpies 12 times, saw 2 snakes sunbaking on the road, and picked up 2 flat tyres along the way ๐ never a dull moment!
Big thanks to Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway for letting me stay tonight really appreciate the support after a big day on the bike ๐ If youโre ever in Wangaratta, definitely check them out!
Three days down, nine to go. On to Day 4! ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐ฅ
Kilmore โ Euroa โ
2/12 days complete
Day 2 is wrapped up after a long ride from Kilmore to Euroa! The legs are starting to feel the kilometres, but the drive to keep going is stronger than ever ๐ช
Every day out here reminds me exactly why Iโm doing this to help give kids fighting cancer a better future ๐
A massive thank you to Chloe & Mitch at Euroa "The Middle" Hotel for giving me a place to stay tonight and giving us some delicious dinner your support means so much and helps make this journey possible ๐ If youโre ever passing through Euroa, definitely check them out!
Two days down, ten to go. Next stopโฆ Day 3! ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐ฅ
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Melbourne โ Kilmore โ
1/12 days complete
Day 1 of the ride from Melbourne to Sydney is in the books and the wind today was brutal ๐ฌ๏ธ๐จ
It definitely tested me, but every kilometre is for the kids fighting cancer ๐
Huge thank you to Louise at Fox on the Run Motel in Kilmore for giving me a place to stay tonight so grateful for the support after a long, windy day on the bike ๐
And thank you to everyone on social media for all the messages and encouragement your support seriously keeps me going ๐
One day down, eleven to go. Bring on Day 2! ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐ฅ
https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/riders/MattYoung1
Todayโs the day Iโm officially starting my ride from Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, making my way all the way to Sydney over the next 12 days! ๐ฆ๐บ
No big training plan, no fancy prep just me, my bike, and a goal to make a difference ๐
Every kilometre is for the kids fighting cancer. Iโll be sharing updates each day as I take on the 1,000+ km ride, the challenges, the towns, and the moments that keep me going.
Would love for you all to follow along and support the cause however you can donate, share, or simply cheer me on along the way ๐
A massive shoutout to Dale at CASEY CYCLES in Cranbourne for looking after me with a great discount on a new bike and a bunch of gear Iโll be using throughout the ride ๐ absolute legend!
MASSIVE SHOUTOUT TO ALL MY SPONSORS THIS YEAR!!!
Letโs do this! ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐ฅ
https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/riders/MattYoung1
In just 3 weeks, Iโll be setting off on my biggest challenge yet โ cycling from Melbourne to Sydney, a ride of more than 1,000 km.
The journey will take me around 12 days to complete, riding through tough climbs, long stretches of road, and whatever the weather throws at me. It wonโt be easy, but every kilometre is for a cause thatโs bigger than me, raising funds for kidsโ cancer research.
Between now and the start line, Iโll be training, planning, and making sure everything is ready to go. Iโll also be sharing updates right here so you can follow the ride from preparation all the way to the finish in Sydney.
Thank you to everyone already supporting your encouragement keeps me going. Letโs make a difference together ๐