Fundraising Fitness challenge for my Fiftieth

I will be turning 50 in April 2022 and I have challenged myself with a massive personal fitness goal whilst raising money for two amazing women and children's charities.
As you may know, cycling is a new passion of mine and this will certainly test everything I have - it is nothing like AFL! Training started over a year ago on a borrowed bike and now with over 7,000km in the legs, one fall and 12kgs lighter I have increased my fitness and chance of success.
Chain Reaction is the ultimate cycling challenge - I will be riding over 1,000kms in 7 days across Tasmania to raise money for Hope Street and So They Can. 
Hope Street is for Women and for Children living in fear and who have experienced domestic and family violence. So They Can has a vision to change the future for children living in poverty in Kenya and Tanzania, with a focus on education. 
Not all superheros wear caps but they all wear lycra.

Please help me achieve my fundraising goal.

Thank You To My Donors

Polly, Bowen And Arlia

Best of luck! Ride like the wind and stay safe

$510

Universal Candy

$510

Wittig Family

$510

B & R

It must be true that athletes beget athletes! We are very proud of your endeavor Simon.

$510

Jules, Joel, Sophia, Adam & Grace

Great work Simon and good luck - I can't remember seeing a flat road in Tassie!!

$500

Andy Tam

Very impressive! Bucket list stuff…brilliant mate! Make sure you smell the roses along the way… .

$410

Simon Doak

Ride well, Love Aunty Heather and Uncle Pete

$208.80

Triathlon Next

Go like a bat out of hell. Red bikes go faster!!! Great challenge. You will smash it!

$208.80

Anonymous

What a fantastic challenge Simon, you youngster! Terrific charities to support. Enjoy every moment and share lots of pics : )

$208.80

Martin Chapman

Good luck mate, pedal hard and no Lycra photos.

$208.80

Standy

Good luck mate

$156.60

Anonymous

Go well!

$156.60

Andy Marsh

Nice work Big Si (Although not so big anymore!) - awesome challenge!!

$104.40

Michelle Ackerman

This is awesome Simon, good luck!

$104.40

Anonymous

Lost you the dark side. But it is for a good cause

$104.40

Teresa

Good luck Simon and enjoy those hills!

$104.40

London Calling

A great initiative Simon! We're looking forward to hearing all about it.

$104.40

Paul &carol Sweeney

Well done so far and good luck with the trip to Tassie!

$104.40

Anonymous

Good luck Simon 👍

$104.40

Anonymous

Very impressive young Simon. All the best wishes for a wonderful ride.

$104.40

Joel Kaaks

Go Doakster.

$104.40

Poons

Well done mate!

$104.40

Rory, Kathy, Matthew, Lachlan & Nicolas Staples

Well done Simon. Enjoy the leisurely ride.

$100

Kevin Chau

All the best Mate 👍👍👍

$100

Hamish Lee

Nice work Simon. No getting on the bus. Wishing you all the best for a safe and strong trip!

$100

Marty Mcfly

Good Job Simon

$95

Lisa, Ben, Samson, Ayrton, Yasmin

Amazing challenge by an amazing man in an amazing year! Go Simon!

$90

Tori G

Well done Simon - great accomplishment 👏👏

$78.30

Anonymous

$73.08

Anonymous

$52.20

Kels

Great cause and what an incredible challenge! You never cease to amaze me! 💪

$52.20

Win & Phil Lunn

Godspeed Mr. Doak and plenty of Vaseline for those saddle sores!

$52.20

Craig

Enjoy the flat roads of Tassie :-)

$52.20

Wesley D

Good Luck - Glad its you and not me - Wesley D

$52.20

Jake Lyle

Arnold Schwarzenegger once said: “Pain is just weakness leaving the body”.

$50

Adam Balsamo

$20.88