Back for More... Apparently I Didn't Learn My Lesson

Fast forward to 2026... after battling through last year's absolutely horrific wet conditions, we're both back again. Bigger, better prepared... and hopefully a little bit faster.

This year we've actually been training before the event instead of hoping for the best. I've been getting out on the bike regularly and have managed to drag Caylah along with me too. We're putting in the work now so race weekend hurts just a little bit less.

Or maybe it'll still hurt just as much... we'll just get to the finish line faster.

But while the bike ride is the fun part (most of the time), the reason behind it is what really matters.

One thing that's becoming more and more cancer is just how important early detection is.

If something doesn't feel right, don't ignore it.

You know your own body better than anyone else. If something changes, if something feels off, or if you simply know something isn't right, get it checked.

And if you feel like you're not being heard, don't stop there.

Get a second opinion.

Ask more questions.

Be persistent.

Be the squeaky wheel.

Your health is important, and the way you feel is valid. Sometimes advocating for yourself can make all the difference. Early detection saves lives, and no one should ever feel embarrassed or guilty for pushing until they're taken seriously.

That's ultimately why this ride means so much to me.

Every dollar raised helps fund life-saving cancer research, better treatments and, hopefully one day, a future where fewer families have to experience the heartbreak that cancer brings.

If you're able to support us—whether it's by donating, sharing our fundraising page, or simply cheering us on—it genuinely means the world.

Together, we can help make a difference.

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I’m on a mission to defeat cancer.

In the world we live in cancer is one of the only things that will touch everyone in some way at some point in their lives.  It doesn't discriminate - young, old, thick, thin, rich, poor, happy or sad. It doesn't matter who you are, what you do or how you act. It can happen to anyone. Whether its directly or indirectly everyone has (or will have) some experience with it.

I signed up in 2024 to do the MACA Cancer 200 ride for two reasons... the main reason was to honour my grandad, Raymond who was battling through a multitude of treatments for mesothelioma.

The second reason - I'm not very good at saying "no" and I was going through a phase of saying "yes" no matter how out of my comfort zone it was… and trust me lycra is NOT in my comfort zone.

The ride rolled around and although grandad wasn't around anymore to see it, it was an awesome event and quite an emotional weekend. I was shocked at how much I enjoyed it! However, I did NOT enjoy the following 3 months of ulnar nerve damage.

BUT
Apparently, I'm a sucker for punishment because once the numb, tingling, and weak hands dissipated, I signed up to do the whole thing again. This time peer pressuring a mate to come along for the ride.

Now that 2026 has rolled around  we are both now officially suckers for punishment. After the horrific wet conditions from last year we will in fact be participating again (she will sign up again... trust me)!

This cause is incredibly close to my heart, and your support means the world.

Together, we can try make a difference. 💛