I’m back for a second year!!! But I need YOUR help to get to the start line

I’m on a mission to defeat cancer.

Family and friends, I need your help… I had initially decided to skip this years maca 200 ride, however, after a lot of thought, I’ve decided to I need to get in and ride again this year. Not only for my physical health, but also for my mental health. Now, I need help to raise $2500 to reach the start line. 

As you all know, cancer is so close to my heart. I lost my dad in 2006 after a short battle with metastatic lung cancer. He was only 48 years old. And when I think of that, it’s only 8 years away for me after this year. Dad left behind 6 children, a loving partner, many other family members, and lots of friends. We hired the largest chapel at the cemetery, and it was still overflowing and not big enough to fit everybody in. 

Cancer has taken so much from us. Whether it is a loved one, family member, friend or closer to home, cancer is relentless.

I want to put a stop to cancer by riding 200kms to raise vital funds for cancer research right here in WA.

The funds I raise will go to the brilliant minds at the Perkins who are committed to finding breakthroughs that will lead to improved health outcomes for those affected by the hardest-to-treat diseases.

Hearing the words “it’s cancer” is heart-wrenching. But with Perkins researchers, I am determined to eliminate the fear and uncertainty that cancer brings.

On Saturday 4 October and Sunday 5 October 2025, I will return for my second year in a row to pedal alongside my fellow riders who share the dream of making cancer non-lethal. Your support can turn this dream into reality.

Many riders return every year because they know that the funds we raise go back to the Perkins. It is also a worst kept secret that the Ride is the friendliest cycling charity event in Australia. Why not join me in making a difference?

Whether you join me on the Ride or contribute to my fundraising page, your generous support matters.

Together, we can conquer cancer.

I’m riding in honour of my Dad, Graeme Billing, my Pa, Fred Billing, Kelly’s step dad, Keith, The Dickson family’s dad, Keith, my friend, Kirsten, my friend, Donna, and all the other people out there currently battling cancer, those who have won their battle and are in remission, and those we have sadly lost along the way. 

I’ll be thinking of you all, and I’ll have my phone ready to go to play some music in memory of my dad during the really tough times of the ride!!! I hope you can support my ride!!