Anthony Beavis

After 6 months of chemo, I’m back for my 5th GCC. 100km may be my biggest challenge yet. A chance to rebuild my fitness and give back.

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I've Ridden 50.9 km My goal is 100 km

My Rankings

National: 478th
State: 123rd in Vic

I've raised $1,064 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Paul Roddis

This year I’m riding in memory of my friend and colleague Paul Roddis, who passed away last year from a rare blood cancer. Paul and I knew each other for many years and our careers kept bringing us back together — from Meto, to Dematic and his Icon Integration business, to Honeywell Voice and later Körber. We were actually talking about working together again through his new business, Likeminds, when he became ill. Paul had beaten his cancer and gone into remission. Then it came back. And it took him incredibly quickly. Having now had my own life turned upside down by serious illness — and, strangely enough, finding myself diagnosed with a rare blood cancer as part of it — Paul’s story hits differently. This one’s for you, Paul. ❤️🚴

My Story

10 Sep 2026

This October, I’m taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge for the fifth time, raising money to help fight kids’ cancer.

This year will be very different.

In previous challenges I’ve ridden up to 2,000 km. After missing the past two years, I’m returning with a target of just 100 km — but those 100 km may be my biggest challenge yet.

At the end of 2025 my life changed dramatically. A neurological event led to months of hospital stays, tests, scans and a brain biopsy, and eventually a diagnosis of Primary CNS Vasculitis, a rare disease affecting the blood vessels in my brain.

Since then, I’ve also been diagnosed with Polycythaemia Vera, a form of blood cancer, dealt with blood clots in my leg and lungs, and developed osteopaenia and multiple spinal compression fractures.

Last month I completed six months of chemotherapy. Much of 2026 has been about treatment, rehabilitation and learning to manage pain and fatigue while slowly rebuilding my strength.

So there won’t be any long road rides this October. My 100 km will be completed on an exercise bike, fitted in around appointments, recovery and what my body allows me to do each day.

For me, this challenge is now about much more than kilometres. It gives me another goal in my recovery, helps me rebuild my fitness and, most importantly, gives me an opportunity to give something back.

After everything others have done to support me this year, that means a lot.

I now know what it’s like for life to suddenly revolve around hospitals, test results and treatments.

But I’m an adult dealing with this.

Kids shouldn’t have to.

So I’m back for number five — 100 km, $500 and one pedal at a time.

Please support my challenge by making a donation through my fundraising page to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Together, we can save little lives.

Thanks for your support.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

1,133 km Ridden

$2,710 Raised

2020
1,917 km Ridden

$2,501 Raised

2021
882 km Ridden

$1,164 Raised

2022
530 km Ridden

$1,314 Raised

2023
Ridden

$1,064 Raised

2026

4,513 km

Ridden

$8,753

Raised

My Challenge

6.2 km ride - GCC Day 8 Ride 7 - Thursday, October 8, 2026

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10.0 km ride - GCC Day 7 Ride 6 - Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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7.5 km ride - GCC Day 6 Ride 5 - Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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8.3 km ride - GCC Day 5 Ride 4 - Monday, October 5, 2026

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6.6 km ride - GCC Day 3 Ride 3 - Saturday, October 3, 2026

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6.2 km ride - GCC Day 2 Ride 2 - Friday, October 2, 2026

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6.1 km ride - GCC Ride 1 Day 1 - Thursday, October 1, 2026

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$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 8 days ago
$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 9 days ago
$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 9 days ago

My Sponsors

Kick Cancer's Butt Day Matching Donation

“Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$201.83
Received this donation 16 hours ago

Anthony
Christine

“You do the hard part - all I do is fill out a form. You are an inspiration. Bike well.”
$103.50
Received this donation 9 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks Chris. Possibly my toughest yet but I’ll do my best!”

Thanks Chris. Possibly my toughest yet but I’ll do my best!
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 1 day ago

Anthony

“Thank you so much for your generous donation.”

Thank you so much for your generous donation.
Jane Sheaves
$103.50
Received this donation 9 days ago

Anthony

“https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/donate/thank-you/1269380 Thanks so much Jane 😍”

https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/donate/thank-you/1269380 Thanks so much Jane 😍
Lai Yin (Elsie) Hooi

“"You Can Do It!" (from Rob Schneider)”
$103.50
Received this donation 8 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks Elsie. Great to see you yesterday too. I’ll come back to you re: November. Have a good trip.”

Thanks Elsie. Great to see you yesterday too. I’ll come back to you re: November. Have a good trip.
Bryan Goodall

“Anthony, I wish you all the best with your recovery and to have a go at what sounds the most challenging 100km's.”
$51.75
Received this donation 8 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks so much Bryan.”

Thanks so much Bryan.
Jelle

“Good on you Anthony! Wishing you all the best mate.”
$51.75
Received this donation 1 day ago

Anthony

“Thanks mate. Hope you and the family are well.”

Thanks mate. Hope you and the family are well.
Karen Kennedy
$51.75
Received this donation 8 hours ago

Anthony

“Thank you Karen!!”

Thank you Karen!!
Richard Whetton
$51.75
Received this donation 8 days ago

Anthony

“Thank you very much Richard. I hope your well.”

Thank you very much Richard. I hope your well.
Scotty J Christiansen

“Well done mate a massive thing you are doing and all the very best and catch up soon!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 7 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks mate, good luck with your swim next month too”

Thanks mate, good luck with your swim next month too
Michael Frith
$50
Received this donation 9 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks so much!!!”

Thanks so much!!!
Ben Dyson

“Good luck Anthony - both in ride and recovery.”
$25.88
Received this donation 1 day ago

Anthony

“Thanks Ben! Appreciate it. Hope the weather gods for golf smile this Spring and Summer.”

Thanks Ben! Appreciate it. Hope the weather gods for golf smile this Spring and Summer.
Ajay Kulkarni

“Please accept my small contribution for a great cause !”
$20.70
Received this donation 8 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks for your support Ajay. Appreciate it and hope you are well.”

Thanks for your support Ajay. Appreciate it and hope you are well.
Eileen

“All the best Anthony”
$20.70
Received this donation 1 day ago

Anthony

“Thanks Eileen! Hope you and the family are keeping you on your toes.”

Thanks Eileen! Hope you and the family are keeping you on your toes.
Eleanor

“Good luck Anthony”
$20.70
Received this donation 28 days ago

Anthony

“Thank you so much Eleanor. Really appreciated your support and generosity Anthony”

Thank you so much Eleanor. Really appreciated your support and generosity Anthony
Anthony Beavis

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 62 days ago

Anthony