Although I work in IT and I love cycling, my main driver for being involved in Chain Reaction is to help spread the word about the practical results that the Challenge helps to deliver for charity partners like VSK and Starlight.
Families with kids that have daunting health challenges can sink without the difference that these guys make day-to-day.
Please pitch in to help!
My Updates
The final leg - up to Sky High
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A tough hit-out in the hills
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7 Hours in the saddle - to the North and back
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A bit wet - Creswick to Bendigo, through spa country
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Day 3 was Lorne to Creswick - a toughie
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This was Day 2
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A look back at Day 1
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Day 6 - 3 more challenges remain
Hey, everyone!A short note of thanks to all of my generous supporters, my fundraising page clicked over $11,000 last night!
Fitting. Because today we have another 150km+ day, with about 2,000m of vertical ascent, and I’m wearing the Green points jersey to honour, so I will have to ride at the front of the pack (for at least a bit!). Wish me luck!
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Am I ready for 2021 yet? No!
For the second year in a row, I am challenging myself to cycle over 1000 kilometres on a Tour of Victoria in March as part of the 2021 Melbourne Challenge.
This event raises much needed funds for kids in need, and this year we will support two great charities, Very Special Kids and Starlight Children's Foundation.
I am especially enthusiastic about VSK. Very Special Kids is the only dedicated children's hospice in Victoria and offers respite and end of life care for terminally ill children. You can learn more about Very Special Kids at https://www.vsk.org.au/a-very-special-project/ - I really want to see them operating a rebuilt hospice. I reckon that if you have kids (or grandkids), you can see how needed that VSK's services are for kids and families in need.
Starlight Children's Foundation helps brighten the lives of sick kids in hospital through their Starlight Express Rooms and Captain Starlight Programs. You can get a look inside the Starlight Express Room HERE
Both charities do outstanding work to improve the lives and wellbeing of kids in need and their families and the event hopes to raise in excess of $1 million to support both causes.
I promise to ride fast to represent all of my donors in the best light, and smile all of the way!
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Anonymous
Get it done! And remember to repeat "Shut up, legs!" when you need to.
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Jane Rosham
Shut up legs!!!
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Richard Baxter
Hey there Paul, glad to chip in on any cycling adventure. Have a great ride! Rich
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Ron Denholm
Good at every level of enterprise.
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Carolyn Kaplan
Good luck on you ride. Love to all💗
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Australian Essential Services Group
Congratulations Paul on a great effort for two wonderful causes!
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Dick Kirby
go for it paul
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Deb Weller
Good luck on the ride, Paul - will be cheering from Seattle!
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David Templeton
Kudos for taking this on.
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David Watt
Did deep Paul. Great effort.
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Michael Alp
I couldn't have you under 10,000...Go Paul Go!!!!
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Mark Sakajiou
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Abie Gelbart
Well done Paul, wonderful Cayuses. Good Luck!!
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Anonymous
Good on you for making this happen.
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Adam Rosham
Good luck Pauly. Ride like the wind.
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Ted P
Good luck on your long ride
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Andrew Mitchell
Now there is a blast from the past Mr R Great cause and have a safe ride.
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Kx Pilates Caulfield
Go Paul!! xx
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Wes Lovegrove
Good work Paul!
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Debbie Sekler
Great work Paul...Fabulous causes!!
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Karen
Ride with the wind, my friend!
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Kevin Seneviratne
Way to go Paul...awesome job
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John Brandl
Eat Beans, and Godspeed good man. Thank You.
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Anonymous
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David Huppert
You are riding like a champion Paul. Great effort.
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Andrew Gillard
Fantastic cause and good luck in your efforts. We will cheer you from the sidelines!
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Danny Higgins
Good luck Roshy wish I could be there with you. Keep up the hard work mate.
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Liba Rosham
Shave off the facial fungus and I will double it!
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Anonymous
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Baden Hughes
Great cause(s), go Paul :-)
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Kumar Nachiketa
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Anonymous
Spectacular effort!
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Jonathan Keren-black
Great challenge Paul, for a most important and desreving goal.
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Mark Deacon
Good luck mate
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Suzanne Smith
Fantastic cause - enjoy the ride !!
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James Downes
Good on you Roshy!
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Yi Shuen Chin
Good Luck!
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Rene Van Rullen
Great cause mate, train hard and have fun!
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Shane Buntman
We are all excited at MOSIC to hear all about the challenge. Good luck and enjoy
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Glen Sheppard
Great work Paulie, good to see you backing up for a 2nd year. You are in great shape for a great cause.
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David Mattner
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Altay Ayyuce
Good luck Roshy!!
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Tim Kozak
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Deborah O
Great causes. Wishing you wind at your back!
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Fernando
Well done Paul, enjoy the ride and all for a great cause !
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Ian Robinson
Best wishes for some sunny and spectacular riding
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Jean-yves Empeigne
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Alex Mantelos
Good stuff mate.
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Joyce Caruso
Best of luck on your fundraising ride around Victoria should be spectacular scenery
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Emanuel Gross
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Rick Zucchelli
Great cause Paul - have a fun and safe ride
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Alicia White
Well done - a worthy cause.
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Fish
Well done mate... go well and stay safe
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Ryan Ph
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Catherine De Fontenay
Congratulations, Paul!
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Greg Alcock
Good Luck, Good Cause Paulie
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Brett Kelly
Go Paul. Enjoy the ride & congrats on the fund raising to date.
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Raju
All the best Paul.
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Leah Gunzburg
Well done Paul hope you reach your target...Leah
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Alain Palma
Good luck with the ride Paul. Great cause!!!!
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Craig Gelly
Good Luck, but I am sure you will smash it.
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Brandon Dodds
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Darren Squire
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Doug Davidson
Good on you Paul - great effort!
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Annette King
Go Paulie! Great causes!
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Justin Booth
Let's Go
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Paul Hewett
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Kim Pearce
Best of luck Paul!
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David Brewster
Good on you Paul
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Craig G
Good riding and well done
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Glenn Hart
Great work Paul!
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Kirk Drinnan
Great effort Paul for a worthy cause
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Carl Blake
Chapeau
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Carol-ann W
A great cause Paul - all the best with the ride - I know you've got a great home support crew as you get ready!
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Ellen Jones
Well done Paul!! Wish I could have been there!
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Lawrence Ang
Awesome work mate! Thanks for the great cause. God bless.
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Ian Rubinstein
Go Paul, feel the burn!
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Andrew And Joh Kirby
Go Paulie!!
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Manny Avellino
Great cause Paul and have a great and safe ride.
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Alexander Pchelintsev
Good on you, Paul! All the very best - keep doing the good!
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Martin Dix
Nearly there. Tough weather.
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Rob Milohanic
What an amazing ride - inspirational. Congratulations, mate!
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Wee Kiat Lee
Love the way you are helping others.
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Craig Warren
Good luck Paul - so good that you help these important charities
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Rigo Rodriguez
Well done Paul!! Good for you. We’re rooting for you!!
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Drew
Good riding Paul
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Gary Willoughby
Good Luck Paul
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Damien Finney
Good Luck Paul, great cause
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Anonymous
Good job mate, hope you reach your goal and the finish line with no problems.
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Hans Baer
Great work & good luck Paul!
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Bufa
Go Paulie!
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Greg Toogood
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Chris Macisaac
Great cause - good luck
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Jamie Waelend
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Phil Mizzi
Paul, think your effort is brilliant. It is so tough on families when kids are sick. My son (his name is Paul too) had a complicated appendicitis when he had just turned four. I remember one thing that kept him happy through his hospital recovery was a computer gaming console provided by Starlight Foundation. As to kids who are terminally ill it is something I cannot comprehend, so heart rending. All the best Paul!!
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Jared Wright
Go get em! Wish I could join you, but looking forward to hearing about it and seeing your journey.
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Steve Sacks
Good for you Paul!
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Chrisl
Great stuff Paulie ... chapeau!!
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Matthew Barry
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Ross Cameron
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Trevor J
Great initiative Paul. Hope the ride goes well and you have a bit of well earned fun on the way.
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Mark Vlies
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Nick Paddon-row
Good luck champion!
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Andy
Pedal to the metal Roshay!
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Matt Watson
Great cause, good luck!!
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Inger Robinson
Best wishes for a great ride for a great cause Paul! Inger Robinson
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Adina Wolters
great work - great cause Good luck :-)
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Craig Gerner
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Rita & Bernie Sweet
Lots of luck xx Rita & Bernie
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G Tan
All the best!
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Charlie Arcaro
Great cause Paul - fantastic that you're doing this!!
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Jin Nam Lee
Go Paul - good on you! All the best and take care!
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James Thyer
Looking good Paulie. Knock em dead
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Anthony Jones
Legend!
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Skene
Keep it up Pauline. If you earn another special jersey I’ll donate another 50.
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Michael Rosenberg
Hi Paul, glad to be able to help. Michael
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Russell Sands
This will put you even further ahead of me Paulie!
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Tom Tomlin
Paul, very best of luck, it's a tremendous thing you do. All the very best, I wish you a good and safe trip.
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Marjan Ardebili
Good work Paul!
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Robert Ades
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Jay Levuy
Good luck Pauly!
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George Manousos
Sorry I didnt get around to donating earlier Roshi. Great riding mate for a great cause.
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Anonymous
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Darren Morris
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Jim Barton
Good luck Paul, great thing you are doing for a great cause. I wish you all the best.
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Kellie Wheeler
Go Paulie!!!
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Anonymous
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Watson
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Jim Beck
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Kim Mouritz
Great cause - good luck Paul!!
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Jack Hogan
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Peter Vinogradoff
Great stuff Paul. Smash it!
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Tanya Warms
Good luck!!
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Tammy
Good luck Paul. All the best, Tammy
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Mark Gutteridge
Remember, no need to do it all 1000 km in one day! Good luck
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Tim Kirk
Good luck Paul! Solid effort on the fund raising for a very good cause.
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Karthik
Best wishes Paul!
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Justin Sweeney
Great thing to be doing Paul, all the best I am sure you will reach your target.
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