Change starts with YOU!!!
I am taking part in the Chain Reaction Women’s Challenge. We are cycling to raise awareness and money for domestic violence. In particular for two organisations: White Ribbon and Traction.
Many of you may have heard of White Ribbon. It works to eliminate gendered violence. The programs we are supporting, work via a primary prevention approach in communities and schools to build skills so that everyone can proactively drive the change needed to stop violence in our communities.
Traction is the organisation that I am most proud to be supporting. It was established in Queensland and supports many young people who are facing challenges well beyond their ability to cope. The life trajectories of these children are devastating – from mixing with the wrong crowd, drugs, violence, social isolation, poor physical and mental health, and welfare dependency. Traction aims to prevent children from falling through the cracks – they make a meaningful difference by building self-esteem and life skills.
The Chain Reaction ride was planned for November on the Gold Coast and I was going to be joined by a team of like minded senior women from across Rio Tinto.
Due to Covid-19, the ride that was planned will not go ahead. Instead I personally will ride solo from Aurukun to Weipa —mixing it up between a mountain bike, and a road bike - dependant on road conditions.
YOUR ACTIVITY TRACKING
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208km Aurukun to WeipaThree bikes a dually, a hard tail and a road bike. 12:30hrs and lots of dust
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I made it!
Last training ride…
We got up at 3am and rode out to the second set of bitumen….
It was beautiful…
The stars were out and the night sky in a remote area with no pollution was magnificent, this was followed by a beautiful sunrise.
A big thanks to all the drivers on the PDR which have been incredibly considerate, probably wondering what loon is riding a bike in the middle of the night in the middle of Cape York.
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Gosh it’s hot!
A hot ride!
A crocodile & a train.....
Early mornings in the tropics
Opting for the indoor training this morning for two hours of high cadence before workI love aircon!
It’s 22 but feels like a steamy 25 outside already
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Thank You To My Donors
Anonymous
$4k
Bauxite Ops
Well done Michelle - such a great cause and an amazing achievement
$487.40
Aaron & Janine Schleich
A great initiative to support a great cause. Lets get your fundraising hopper started. Good luck with the ride, not sure if you are hitting the Weipa black top or heading out, regardless, ride safe, have fun and pace yourself. All the best :)
$250
Yolandi & Brandon Henderson
Good luck with your ride, wishing you all the success.
$208.80
Lisa Baptista
Good luck with the ride Michelle!!!
$208.80
Glenn And Kelly
Good luck Michelle (and team!)
$207
Melinda Buckland
$104.40
Tim Ryan
This is a tough challenge for a great cause. Good luck and enjoy/ survive the ride!
$104.40
Patrick Cochrane
A great cause. Enjoy the ride Michelle! We'll set the ice bath up in the garden, ready for your arrival!
$104.40
Colin Dunn
Hey Michelle. Good luck...great cause....enjoy the ride!
$104.40
Luke Harvey
We’ll all be waiting for you when you arrive in Weipa. Don’t forget to smile for the camera!
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Harry Nevard
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Brendan Macfarlane
An amazing charity to support. Ride safe, stay hydrated and looking forward to seeing the photos of your cycling journey.
$104.40
Larnie Roberts
Good like with the ride. Such an important message regarding DV in our communities.
$104.40
Dale Hoffmann
Great job Michelle, and good promo photos for the region too.
$104.40
Kate Du Preez
Good luck and congratulations for raising awareness for such a good cause- domestic violence.
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Colleen And Brian Boag
Wonderful cause Michelle, enjoy the ride and stay safe. Wish we could be there to cheer you on the home strait.
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Julian F
Enjoy the ride
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Judy
Hi Michelle, What an awesome contribution you are making to those in need, happy to support your efforts in the small way of a donation, all the best for the ride, will be an experience you will remember from RTA Weipa for sure. Good luck. Judy
$104.40
Kelly Burke
$104.40
Wilco Jacobsz
$104.40
Sinead Kaufman
Good luck Michelle!
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Brett Douglas
Great work Michelle
$104.40
Sian Edwards
Congratulations on the ride Michelle - very inspiring and such great organisations to ride for.
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Bobbie Foot
Awesome work Michelle!
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Lesley Bryce
Get pedalling!
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Ivan
Great cause Michelle
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Terry Mattingley
Great stuff you legend, hopefully catch up soon. Love ya cuz
$100
Seelan Naicker
Fantastic energy and passion Michelle! I love it and thank you for leading the way!
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Steph Howden
$55.33
Cherie Woodham
Enjoy your ride
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Karin Baxter
$52.20
Keri Mcdermott
Great cause, Michelle - enjoy your challenge!
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Adam Clements
Just keep on keeping on; time multiplied by speed must consume the distance!
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Anonymous
Good luck, doing this in the build up will be a real test!
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Hannah Doohan
Good luck and enjoy the ride!!!
$52.20
Brendan
Best of luck. Try not to fall off the bike.
$52.20
Luke Wheeler
Enjoy the ride
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James Strachan
Great initiative Michelle and love the creativity in moving the ride from the Gold Coast to Cape York! Hope the imminent rain stays away for the ride!!
$52.20
Debbie Bostedt
Great job Michelle very proud of you.
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Liam Slattery
Great causes - best of luck.
$52.20
Michael Widmer
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Emerick Family
Great cause. Awesome effort
$52.20
Patrick Korman
$52.20
Dianne Elvy
Good luck
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Pat Heffernan
$52.20
Hayley Steyn
Impressive effort
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Dean Beltrame
Great cause and hope you enjoy the riding!
$50
Wendy
Go cuz go!
$50
Kylie Breadsell
Fantastic effort Michelle - safe ride!
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Matt Chambers
$41.76
Xf Zhuang
$31.32
Yinzhu Quan
Well done Michelle! Have fun!
$30
Adam Stanfield
Wonderful gift of giving to help others
$26.10
Leo Bowers
$20.88
Anonymous
$20.88
Scott Andrew Handley
$20.88
Anthony Lee
$20.88
Adrian
$20.88
Glenn Moore
$20.88
Hayden Steele
$20.88
Neil Doyle
Well done Michelle, certainly a challenging time of the year to be doing it!
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Louise Oakes
$20
Naomi Cook
$15.66
Anonymous
$10.44
Nicole Nilsson
Great work Michelle.
$10.44
Stephen Ball
Great cause, best of luck and enjoy the ride
$10.44
Snowden Tapper
Good luck!
$5.22
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