This will be my first Chain Reaction Challenge, having been a sponsor and admirer of past events. I’ve been inspired by the incredible impact the Challenge has on the supported charities, with such significant funds raised. I have also loved seeing the dedication of the participants tackling these immense daily distances and elevations, both in training and during the event itself.
I love cycling and the sense of teamwork that comes with riding together. I’m really looking forward to getting stuck in alongside the other riders—pushing ourselves and supporting each other to get around this amazing route together.
Supporting So They Can and Hope Street is something I feel deeply about. As a father of three young kids, helping children who are less fortunate—both here in Australia and around the world—feels incredibly important.
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Big Toe Injury!
I should have stuck to riding my bike!Unfortunately, I broke my big toe playing Sydney 20/20 Cricket in early February which has meant a refocus in relation to my CR training. After two weeks of recoup I have been able to slowly re introduce Zwift training on my indoor trainer.
During this time I have been inspired by Matt Haymans 2016 Paris Roubaix win. He trained almost exclusively on Zwift after breaking his arm just 6 weeks out from the "Hell of the North". I figured if he could pull that off on the cobbles then I should be able to get around CR with a broken toe. He actually has a training session on Zwift which is equally excellent and difficult. I hope it will help me gain fitness during this little setback. Hoping to be out on the road again very soon.
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Navigator
Big toes are overrated - go get em mate!
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Essence Communities
$1.02k
Redpath Partners
$1.02k
Knight Frank
Good luck Gareth from the team at Knight Frank!
$1,000
Ted N Meg
The world needs more people like you G Go well
$515.50
Apg
Good luck Gareth!
$250
Glyn/mena Sneade
Will be with you all the way.
$211
Cerno
A great initiative Gareth!
$206.20
Emma Nguyen
Goooo Gareth!
$150
Zak Felton
Go well Sneadey!
$106.12
Peter Whittle
Enjoy the scenery! Big challenge. Look forward to hearing all about the trip on your return.
$106.12
Shirley Anderson
I’m giving it another try ✌️
$106.12
Josh Browne
Good luck Gareth, you’ll smash it! Remember, when you’re feeling tired on the ride - “Hedyn pob drwg yw diogi“
$106.12
Tracey Whitby
Can I please have signage on the broken toe !? Go well Sneady!
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Diana Smith
$106.12
Adam Deverson
Good luck Gareth! A fantastic and worthy program to support.
$106.12
Paul Noonan
Great work Gareth!
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Matt Spithill
This is really inspiring (even without the injury)! Looking forward to updates from the tour. Well done Gareth!
$54.12
Emma Thomas
Inspiring, Gareth! Well done!
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Pete Carstairs
Don't let that pesky toe stop you mate.
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Kate Ronaldson
Best of luck Gareth - What an amazing thing to do!
$54.12
Andrew Caldwell
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Sean North
All the best Gareth. Big ks for a worthy cause
$54.12
Serena Yu
Go Gareth!
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Ed Trump
Good luck Sneadey
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Michael Darcy
Get that FTP Up Mate!!!
$50
April Peng
Go, Gareth! Wishing you all the best for this incredible challenge!!!
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Frank Mathisen
You got this Gareth!
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