My Activity Tracking
1,996
kms
Final update
The Smiddy Snowies Challenge has now been completed by the great team of riders and support crew. I’m proud to have been part of this wonderful and kind fundraising event. I managed to complete all the five days and 10,000 metres of climbing. Day 1 was long and had a long steep hot climb out of Tumut up which I really struggled, but had good company to keep me going. Day 2 featured the 18km climb with long sections well over 10%, but was cooler and I pushed hard to keep my cadence up being awarded the day’s mountain goat cap for my efforts. Day 3 we repeated this climb and I managed a faster time and lower heart rate, then for the extra challenge we walked up to the top of Mt Kosciuszko despite complaining knees! Day 4 was the descent to Jindabyne and long climb up to Charlotte Pass, with every rider cheered to the top. Day 5….was a different challenge again, setting off in the cold rain, negotiating a long stretch of muddy roadworks on a busy highway, crossing a temporary bridge with clay entry and exit, and keeping hypothermia at bay after the descents. Throughout, the positive support among riders and road crew was amazing.Thanks again to the generous folk who have donated to the Mater Foundation cancer research.
Day 2
I’ve now finished the second day of the Smiddy Challenge, climbing more than 5000m including some brutal steep climbs. The great group spirit , the great fundraising cause and the massages are keeping me going. Most of the countryside is spectacular as well.
Will you support my fundraising?
In March, I’ll be joining Challenge Snowies, a five day cycling ride to raise funds for cancer research at the Mater Research Institute that’s investing in some game-changing work into the causes, treatment and prevention of cancer. The course covers 490 km and 10,715 metres of climbing, which will really challenge the endurance of my muscles. In addition to paying the costs of participating, I’m committed to raising $5,000 for the Smiddy cause.
Why am I taking on this challenge? Personally:
1. I hope to contribute to making the world a better place for future generations.
2. My father passed away due to cancer when I was a teenager and preventing people like him dying young is worth enormous efforts.
3. It motivates me to keep training and stay healthy.
Please give whatever you can spare.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$54.12
Burak Ayva
$69.92
Brett Mcdonald
You’re a good man Mouse and I know you’ll crush this challenge.
$263.75
Mark Breitfuss
Good on you Andrew!!
$247.93
Ming Yung
Good luck, Andrew!
$50
Samuel Wong
All the best!
$43.60
Craig Cortello
Great work, Andrew! Small contribution to your cause.
$54.12
Felicity
Best of luck, Andrew!
$100
Mark Davie
Good luck Andrew
$945
Andrew Martin
$500
Mira
Enjoy the ride x
$27.81
Jason Choi
$33.15
Liz N
Bonne chance, Mouse!
$69.92
Straughan
Go for it Mouse, best way to stay above ground !
$106.12
Katrina R
$54.12
Azlan Mirnezami
Great work Andrew
$158.25
Gary Hall
Great Cause, Well done.
$500
M
$158.25
Geoff Martin
$158.25
Bron
Good on you for making the effort! It’s a great reason to challenge yourself.
$50
Paul Green
$520
Andrew Martin
$54.12
Mike Shanahan
Allez!
$50
Basant Pradhan
All the best Mr. Andrew
$137.15
Bruno Berger Coelho
Proud of you, A
$235
Kirsten V
Congratulations! What an achievement!
$69.92
Andrew Coates
Enjoy the ride and its challenges Andrew. And many thanks for doing this
$137.15
Paquita
Love your commitment, passion and drive.
$65
Witold Mazur
Allez, Allez, Allez!
$137.15
Pete Stephenson
Go Hard. Strong climbing Andrew.
