Help me support those doing it tough and through the work of Hope Street, to make their daily struggles that little bit easier.
Who are you in your professional life?
I am a Property Asset Manager with Baptist Care NSW/ACT. I help maintain our facilities so our residents and staff benefit from a facility that provides safe and loving care. Seeing smiles on the faces of our residents is what it is all about.
Who are you in your personal life?
I am a husband, father, musician, hiker and bike rider. I've always ridden a bike but it wasn't till about 8 years ago I decided my health needed to be a priority and riding has provided that. Cycling and Hiking has allowed my wife and I to see some amazing flora, fauna and scenery.
How/why are you involved in Chain Reaction?
I was introduced to Chain Reaction by the CEO of Baptist Care to help raise important funds for our Hope Street program.
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My Activity Tracking
1,661
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My target 3500kms
My Updates
Ticked over $6000 in sponsorship - A HUGE THANK YOU
With three days to go my sponsorship total has gone past $6,000 today (21st April 21) I was concerned my fundraising would be less than my goal of $5000. I would like to thank all those who have trusted me to ride the 1000kms raising funds for kids in need and especially BaptistCare HopeStreet. You all have given me a responsibility to do you and your sponsorship proud. Thank you again.Bring ON Saturday
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Last week begins Week beginning 19th April.
Thanks you everyone for your support and interest in the challenge. Please pray for safety as we all ride back to Sydney.
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Week Beginning 12th April 2021
Week starting 6th April
Well we are in April and training saw nearly 1000km's for the month of March. I have lost 6kgs and i have been seeing improvements in my fitness each ride. We are nearly at the starting line for this years challenge and i feel i am ready. A BIG THANK YOU to all my sponsors. The HopeStreet team are so happy you are supporting them and myself in the crazy endeavour. Share
Week beginning 22nd March
The weekend saw rain and flooding in the Sydney Basin not seen since the 60's and 70's. The indoor trainer got a good workout. I am constantly under 80kgs now which helps with any climbing. I have nearly reach 700 kms so far in March. I hope to get close to 1000 for the month. Hope the sun comes out and dries everything out. Share
Week Starting 15th March 2021
Training continues - Weather was a lot better last week. I rode 222km's with a great ride to Bowral on Saturday. My weigh in yesterday showed i have lost 5.1kgs since December and i am finally under 80kgs - (79.6) Rain is predicted this week which means i am going to get wet again. Ah well. with over 450kms so far this month the KMS are building up nicely. Share
Week starting 8th March
Since last update i have increased my training and have included some long walks to burn of some of that lactic acid build up in those legs. I am stable around the 80.5kg mark. Feeling really strong now in my fitness. 725km's ridden in February and 264km's so far in March. Share
Slow rest week - 15th February 2021
Only 138km's this week. Will again build up this coming week. A couple of good long walks and some basketball down the park loosened up some sore joints. Feel good. Weight is still around 80.6kgs. Hopefully still would like to lose another 1 kg and get into the 79's. Here's hoping. Share
Week Beginning February 8th
- 228kms - 13h12m 2,647m climbed
- Got some good Km's done last week. Linked up with the Chain Reaction Squad with a ride out the West Head. Good week. My weight is now down to 80.7kgs. Trending well. Ready to build up.
Week Starting 1st February
Joined the Zwift community so i can get good bass training during the wetter days. The weather in the past week was ordinary. Only got 94 kms. With Zwift this increase now. Need the Km's under my belt. My daughter has agreed to carryout 45mins of weight and core strength training with me as my personal trainer. Looking forward to it. Share
Week Starting 25th January 2021
I got a 160km ride which included the M7 with our Chain Reaction Team - Hope Street Squad Followed up with an indoor trainer workout. over 200km's for the week The weather wasn't the best. Not looking good for the week coming. My Weight is still around 81.5kgs Feeling stronger each day. Share
Good Km's - Week starting 18th Jan 2021
It was a good week of riding last week. Rode 270km's for the week with a good 118km ride on Saturday. That's the biggest week since Oct 2019. Hope to do something similar this week - maybe more. Thanks to Pandora for joining me on some of those rides. Great to ride together. Share
Riding to work - Week starting 11th Jan 2021
My weight is now down to 82.4kgs - Pretty happy with that.
My bike fitness is improving noticeably. Building up nicely
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Great weekend of riding as the weather finally clears
Happy New Year - Training continues - Week beginning January 4th 2021
Matt and I rode 102km's last Saturday with some good climbing. Really showed where my base fitness currently stands. Weather has been awful for riding but looks good for this weekend. Should get two good rides in Saturday and Sunday. Previous weekend hiked in Wentworth Falls with my Wife (Pandora) lots of climbing and good distance. Most of the rain stayed away.
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Training Begins - Week beginning December 14th 2020
So the journey begins. Covid and a hand injury has dented the fitness. Lots of walking/hiking but limited bike rides. Weight rose from 79kgs to 84.2. A week into training and its dropped to 83.2. (Have to keep that going over Christmas)No more snacks and lots more fruit and veg.
229.1kms so far in December and the legs feel it.
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Thank You To My Donors
Robert Dunn
Go Western!
$1.01k
Cbc Facilities Maintenance Pty Ltd
Good luck! enjoy the ride
$1.01k
Reg Attard
Safe riding and best wishes to all the Hope Street Team Riders, your works for such an important cause is commendable.
$1.01k
Nathan Pitt
Good Luck Mate, Its a very good cause and we are very happy to take part in a small way. See you on the other side of 1000km
$1.01k
Energy Air Services
Energy Air are proud to assist , such an important cause , best off luck .
$1,000
Routine Services Pty Ltd
May the forks be with you for a worthy cause. Chakkas
$510
Medclean Pty Ltd
$510
Daniel Feller
Good luck with the journey and delighted to be able to contribute to such a great cause.
$310
Crown Furniture & Team
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable ride for a very worthy cause
$250
Rob Ellis
Go Western, cheering you on! Thanks for your interest in and commitment to our HopeStreet work. Really inspired by the challenge you have set yourself.
$208.80
Access Engineering Pty Ltd
Good luck Wes its a great cause Access Engineering are only too happy to help with
$200
Clinton Recruitment
Good Luck Western. Amazing experience and such a worth while charity.
$156.60
Lynn Davies
Wishing you all the best in this endeavour.
$104.40
David Cowdery
Good on you Western for taking up the challenge for this important cause!
$104.40
Michelle Lyon
So proud of you Western! Love your work!
$104.40
Queen Street Laundry
This is for a fantastic cause and Queen Street Laundry are happy to donate to such a great cause. Being a Laundrymat we see all walks of life. The struggling families, Homeless and many that need someone to talk to about their problems. I wish you all the best Western.
$104.40
Michael Henderson
Rip it Western!
$104.40
Tamra Savic
You are an inspiration to us all.
$104.40
Matt And Kylee Clay
Riding and raising funds and awareness for such a great cause, you’re a legend !!
$104.40
Sherif Mansour
$104.40
Niel Halvorsen
$104.40
Andrew Descas
Great cause mate
$104.40
Peter Cook
Hi Western, Lucky I went on Strava today or I would have missed your mighty efforts. Keep up the great effort. Peter.
$104.40
Jodie Rutherford
Well done Western - please come back in one piece, we need you!
$104.40
Don & Alison
Well done Western!
$100
Nellie Campbell
Great work Western
$100
Cara Petrovski
Proud of you UW, much love
$73.08
Todd Whiteside
Happy pedaling
$52.20
Rick Versteegh
Happy trails - stay safe.
$52.20
Keith Bayliss
Glad to help
$52.20
Paul Denahy
Great work Western!
$52.20
Adam Goss
$52.20
Paul Simon
$52.20
Jennie
Happy Riding! Remember to turn on your GPS so we can know you haven't fallen into the ditch! ha! We are all cheering you on!!
$52.20
Pandora Patterson
Really proud of you! :) xx
$52.20
Emma
What an important cause! So thrilled you’re supporting, and bringing attention to it. Ride like the wind! 🚴🏼💨
$52.20
Jane Mason
Good on you Western. A great cause to be riding for. We are cheering you on.
$52.20
Abbey Wing
$50
N D Tamme
All the best Weston! Good on you!
$50
Jovi Hutchison
All the best Western!!!
$50
Jared
Congrats on an epic ride for such a great cause!
$41.76
Cameron Anderson
Good luck Western, Cameron from Aqualogic.
$40
An
Go and smash it, Western!
$26.10
Jonathan Karunairatnam
Good luck and happy, hard peddling.
$26.10
Susan Schoenberg
Have a great ride, Western!
$26.10
John Pham
Looking forward to following the ride Western, enjoy!
$25
Blake Bochynski
Well done - great cause!
$25
Steven Daniel Francken
Make sure you get those pins pumping hard Mate! Have fun! ha ha.
$20.88
Greg & Sally Hannah
Good on you, mate. Hope Street does great work! I hope the ride is a fantastic experience.
$20.88
Kathryn Mussing
$20.88
Beant Singh
$20
Anonymous
$15.66
Karen Popovic
Keep pedalling
$10.44
My Fellow Team Members
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