Mark Knowles

10years All Star
Mark Knowles
In Australia, 3 children die of cancer every week. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives!
I've Ridden 76.3 km My goal is 100 km
My Rankings
  • National: 104th
  • State: 4th in ACT
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $3,242 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

26 May 2026

This October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! I am having my own battle with Cancer and I would not like to see others go through it. I feel very strongly that we need to find a cure and believe research is the key.

You can help in 3 ways -

1. Join our team,

2. Make a donation.

3. Purchase an entertainment discounts subscription. Click on my special link with 20% being donated to this cause from each purchase https://subscribe.entertainment.com.au/fundraiser/9a67133

Did you know cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 600 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and sadly, 3 die every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

And so I am riding and raising funds to support the Children's Medical Research Institute to continue their work into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and finding a cure for childhood cancer.

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 and stay tuned for updates.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,506 km Ridden
    $1,371 Raised
    2017
  • 1,225 km Ridden
    $1,092 Raised
    2018
  • Ridden
    $4,579 Raised
    2019
  • Ridden
    $3,216 Raised
    2020
  • 655 km Ridden
    $4,157 Raised
    2021
  • 647 km Ridden
    $3,091 Raised
    2022
  • Ridden
    $4,349 Raised
    2023
  • Ridden
    $3,778 Raised
    2024
  • Ridden
    $5,122 Raised
    2025
  • Ridden
    $3,242 Raised
    2026
10years
4,577 km
Ridden
$33,996
Raised

My Challenge

  • 17.7 km ride - Canberra roundtrip - Saturday, October 17, 2026
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    Logged this ride 17 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 15.7 km ride - Canberra roundtrip - Friday, October 9, 2026
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.4 km ride - Gcc ride #5 with Ricardo - Friday, October 9, 2026
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 9.6 km ride - Canberra roundtrip - Thursday, October 8, 2026
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1st ride 2026
    1 Oct 2026

    Had a spin with my daughter today. A great start.

    1st ride 2026
    Posted 16 days ago
  • 8.3 km ride - Canberra roundtrip - Thursday, October 1, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 22 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 23 days ago
  • $1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 36 days ago
  • $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 37 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Reiter painting solutions
    “Proud to support you mate, especially with everything you’re going through. You’ve got this 💪”
    $500
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    “Wow - your donation has blown my mind - thank you. Thank you so much for sponsoring me in the Great Cycle Challenge. Your support means more than just helping me reach my cycling goal — it helps fund vital cancer research that can lead to better treatments, earlier detection and, ultimately, more lives being saved. Cancer has touched so many families and communities, and research gives people hope for a future where fewer lives are affected by this terrible disease. Thank you for being part of that fight and for helping make a difference. ❤️”
  • 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!”
    $331.13
    Received this donation 10 days ago
  • Frances ANDERSON
    “God bless you for all you are doing for the Kids.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    “Thank you so much for sponsoring me in the Great Cycle Challenge. Your support means more than just helping me reach my cycling goal — it helps fund vital cancer research that can lead to better treatments, earlier detection and, ultimately, more lives being saved. Cancer has touched so many families and communities, and research gives people hope for a future where fewer lives are affected by this terrible disease. Thank you for being part of that fight and for helping make a difference. ❤️”
  • Jacob Winters
    “You are a legend, mate.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    “Jacob, thank you so much for your huge donation. It has lifted my spirts and motivated me more. Ashley & Logan have joined my team and will ride with us this year. So cool.”
  • Christine Heggarty
    “So proud of you Mark, keep it up ❤️”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    “Chris, thank you so much for your donation. I will ride like the wind and hope to get the KM's done. You are supporting vital research for kids with cancer. What a great thing to do.”
  • Donna Hodgson
    “hi Mark, from one GCC person to another, break a leg!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    “Mark ““Thank you so much for sponsoring me in the Great Cycle Challenge. Your support means more than just helping me reach my cycling goal — it helps fund vital cancer research that can lead to better treatments, earlier detection and, ultimately, more lives being saved. Cancer has touched so many families and communities, and research gives people hope for a future where fewer lives are affected by this terrible disease. Thank you for being part of that fight and for helping make a difference. ❤️”” Ride hard this month and good luck.”
  • Justin Knowles
    $103.50
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    “Thanks Son. I really apprecaite it. You are welcome to come join the team or just come for a socal ride with us during the month. Ash & Logan have signed up.”
  • Lucky
    “So proud of you Mark, you’re an inspiration; such a worthy cause.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    “Lucky Thank you so much for sponsoring me in the Great Cycle Challenge. Your support means more than just helping me reach my cycling goal — it helps fund vital cancer research that can lead to better treatments, earlier detection and, ultimately, more lives being saved. Cancer has touched so many families and communities, and research gives people hope for a future where fewer lives are affected by this terrible disease. Thank you for being part of that fight and for helping make a difference. ❤️”
  • Paul Oosterwyk
    “Great to see you backing up again for such a great cause!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 143 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    “Thanks your your kind donation and words of support. I will have to line up a ride with you soon.”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $101.42
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    ““Thank you so much for sponsoring me in the Great Cycle Challenge. Your support means more than just helping me reach my cycling goal — it helps fund vital cancer research that can lead to better treatments, earlier detection and, ultimately, more lives being saved. Cancer has touched so many families and communities, and research gives people hope for a future where fewer lives are affected by this terrible disease. Thank you for being part of that fight and for helping make a difference. ❤️””
  • Aspect Landscape Construction Pty Ltd
    $100
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    “Thank you so much for your ongoing support. These kids are doing it tough so hopefully they can find a cure and give them a better life.”
  • Brian McLachlan
    “Keep on rolling for the kids.”
    $100
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    “Thank you so much for sponsoring me in the Great Cycle Challenge. Your support means more than just helping me reach my cycling goal — it helps fund vital cancer research that can lead to better treatments, earlier detection and, ultimately, more lives being saved. Cancer has touched so many families and communities, and research gives people hope for a future where fewer lives are affected by this terrible disease. Thank you for being part of that fight and for helping make a difference. ❤️”
  • Sachit Gopalan
    “Great work Mark for a great cause! Hope you rack up lots of ks this year!”
    $100
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    “Mate, thank heaps for your donation which is greatly appreciated. The research into kids cancer and how they can improve it is vital to so many little lives. You are a top bloke and I think you should get a bike and join us.”
  • Simon Amery
    “Great work once again Mark! Good luck with the great cycle challenge in 2026”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    “Thank Simon. I really apprecaite your support. I wont chuck a wheelie but might try. The research to find a cure is vital to the little kids lives. So well done.”
  • Carline Hocking
    $51.75
    Received this donation 11 days ago
  • Diane Wyatt
    “So proud of you enjoy your rides”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 9 days ago
  • Don & Vicki Burrows
    “Way to go Mark!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    ““Thank you so much for sponsoring me in the Great Cycle Challenge. Your support means more than just helping me reach my cycling goal — it helps fund vital cancer research that can lead to better treatments, earlier detection and, ultimately, more lives being saved. Cancer has touched so many families and communities, and research gives people hope for a future where fewer lives are affected by this terrible disease. Thank you for being part of that fight and for helping make a difference. ❤️””
  • Donna Wyatt
    “You have got this Mark.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 11 days ago
  • John Otero
    “Great work Mark!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Mark Knowles
    Mark
    “Thanks John for your support. I will ride like the wind in my 10th year.”
  • Kath Temple
    “You’re such an inspiration Mark to keep doing this each year for the kids! Stay strong my friend ❤️”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 10 days ago
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