Sydney Pedalthon
ANNUAL
REPORT 2024
Sydney Pedalthon
ANNUAL
REPORT 2024
ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Sydney Pedalthon
OVERVIEW
The Sydney Pedalthon made its return on Tuesday 31 October 2023 at the iconic Sydney Motorsport Park. The day was full of energy and competitive spirit. We witnessed grit, determination, and cycling prowess, as well as a lot of fun.
We’re excited to share that the event saw an incredible turnout, with over 120 registered riders participating, accomplishing 1,843 laps, equal to 7,250 km. Our combined entry fees, donations, and sponsorships have raised over $75,000. This surpasses our most recent Melbourne Pedalthon!
A special thank you goes out to Michael Milton, OAM, our Pedalthon ambassador, who joined us once again, following the 2023 Melbourne Pedalthon.
We were graced with inspiring speeches from ANZUP Chair Professor Ian Davis, as well as the esteemed ANZUP researchers, Professor Lisa Horvath and Associate Professor Kate Mahon, who gave great insight into the work that goes on behind the scenes in our mission to improve outcomes for people living with below the belt cancers.
Our heartfelt gratitude extends to every rider, supporter, and volunteer who made this day truly exceptional. Your dedication and commitment have contributed immensely to our goal of raising vital funds for testicular, prostate, penile, kidney, and bladder cancer research!
THE RESULTS
FUNDRAISING HEROES
A thunderous round of applause for Peter Lean, our 2023 Sydney Pedalthon fundraising champion, who raised over $4,000!
Congratulations to the highest fundraising team, The Breakfast Point Men’s Shed, who raised over $12,000 – an outstanding achievement by the entire team!
CHAMPIONS OF THE TRACK
Hats off to VELO2073, the 2023 Below the Belt Champions (most number for laps). As a team of 5, they conquered 116 laps in just 3 hours! That’s 23.2 laps per rider. Congratulations on this incredible achievement!
OTHER WINNERS
Congratulations to all the other winners:
- Most Number of Laps – Female: Jennifer Brittain
- Most Number of Laps – Male: Dome Deli
- Fastest lap – Female: Jennifer Brittain
- Fastest lap – Male: Jamie Kennell-Webb
- Sprint Challenge: Jamie Kennell-Webb
- Queen of Mountain: Loise Austin
- King of Mountain: Duncan Begg
- Best Dressed Individual: David Grimes
- Fundraising Challenge Winner: John Bush (who raised an amazing $3,006.88, claiming the title of the top fundraiser from September 25th to October 1st)
We also had two young participants, Jude Mellor and Edward Russell, who each finished 5 laps. Great job!
THANKS TO SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
We would like to extend our heartful thank you to our Silver Sponsors Gallagher and Janssen, as well as our drink station sponsor Perpetual. Your support is invaluable in making this event a tremendous success.
Last but certainly not least, we would like to thank our incredible supporters who played a crucial role in sustaining our riders throughout the event.
