Michael Shearwood

I am riding 600 km in memory of my wife who died from cancer 10 years ago.. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save lives.

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I've Ridden 181.9 km My goal is 600 km

My Rankings

National: 680th
State: 45th in SA

I've raised $761 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

My wife who died from cancer 10 years ago.

This year, I’m riding in memory of my wife, who I lost to cancer ten years ago. Ten years may have passed, but the people we love remain very much a part of who we are and the lives we continue to lead. She will certainly be in my thoughts as I make my way through the kilometres this October. My experience of cancer is one shared by far too many families. I know the impact it has not only on the person facing the disease, but also on everyone who loves them. That experience makes it especially meaningful for me to support the fight against childhood cancer. No child or family should have to face what a cancer diagnosis brings, and every advance in research offers hope for better treatments, better outcomes and, ultimately, a cure. That is why I’m riding again in the Great Cycle Challenge — in her memory, and in the hope that the money we raise can help give children facing cancer the opportunity for the long and healthy lives they deserve. Every kilometre in October has a little extra meaning. This ride is for her. ❤️

My Story

23 Sep 2026

This October, I’m once again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds to help fight kids’ cancer.

For me, it’s pretty simple. Kids should be worrying about school, sport, friends and what they’re going to do on the weekend — not cancer.

So throughout October I’ll be getting on the bike, putting in the kilometres and doing my bit to support research into better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Every kilometre I ride is part of the challenge, but the real difference comes from the people who support it.

If you’re able to make a donation — large or small — I’d be incredibly grateful. And if donating isn’t possible, simply sharing my page with others would be a great help too.

I’ll do the pedalling. You can help make the kilometres count.

Thank you for supporting me and, more importantly, for supporting kids fighting cancer. ❤️🚴

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

822 km Ridden

$471 Raised

2019
Ridden

Raised

2022
650 km Ridden

$823 Raised

2023
182 km Ridden

$761 Raised

2026

1,654 km

Ridden

$2,055

Raised

My Challenge

22.2 km ride - Wednesday, October 7, 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 1 day ago
17.0 km ride - Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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36.6 km ride - 5 Oct 2026 - 36.6 km - Ride #4 Trail bike ride 1 - Monday, October 5, 2026

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51.0 km ride - 3 Oct 2026 - 51.0 km - Ride#3 McLaren Vale - Saturday, October 3, 2026

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34.6 km ride - 2 Oct 2026 - 34.6 km - Ride #2 - Friday, October 2, 2026

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20.5 km ride - Day 1 Raining - Thursday, October 1, 2026

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$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 8 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!”
$183.21
Received this donation 15 hours ago

Michael
Hadyn Tucker

“Great cause Michael, pedal hard mate”
$51.75
Received this donation 9 days ago

Michael

“Big thanks for getting behind this event Hadyn. The support and donations will certainly help keep the pedals turning this October!”

Big thanks for getting behind this event Hadyn. The support and donations will certainly help keep the pedals turning this October!
McCleave Project Consultants Pty Ltd

“Go Michael, keep going!!! A very worthy and meaningful cause.”
$51.75
Received this donation 1 day ago

Michael

“Thanks so much for the donation and your support Rick. It’s really appreciated and makes every kilometre count.”

Thanks so much for the donation and your support Rick. It’s really appreciated and makes every kilometre count.
Ryan Frisby

“Pump those legs Michael!”
$51.75
Received this donation 8 hours ago

Michael
Sophie Shearwood

“Go Daddy go! ❤️🚲”
$51.75
Received this donation 9 days ago

Michael

“Thanks so much Sophs. ❤️ Your support means a lot to me, especially knowing how much this ride and the reason behind it means to us both. Will help keep the legs going through the upcoming kilometres. Love you lots.”

Thanks so much Sophs. ❤️ Your support means a lot to me, especially knowing how much this ride and the reason behind it means to us both. Will help keep the legs going through the upcoming kilometres. Love you lots.
Warren Edwards

“This is such a great cause to support. Thank you Michael.”
$51.75
Received this donation 2 days ago

Michael

“A big thank you for your support Warren. Knowing people are behind me certainly helps keep the legs turning although I don’t think I could do it on a Dursley Pedersen - but could give it a try 😂.”

A big thank you for your support Warren. Knowing people are behind me certainly helps keep the legs turning although I don’t think I could do it on a Dursley Pedersen - but could give it a try 😂.
James Down

“Great work Michael!”
$50
Received this donation 9 days ago

Michael

“Thanks for supporting my challenge James. Good to get people behind it.”

Thanks for supporting my challenge James. Good to get people behind it.
Lee Pappageorgiou

“Wish you all the best for the ride.”
$31.05
Received this donation 8 days ago

Michael

“Really appreciate your support and donation Lee, and thanks for helping me raise the funds to fight kids cancer.”

Really appreciate your support and donation Lee, and thanks for helping me raise the funds to fight kids cancer.
Narelle Kameniar

“Wishing you all the best for this challenge Michael! Such a great cause.”
$31.05
Received this donation 1 day ago

Michael

“Thanks so much for the donation and encouragement Narelle. I will certainly do my bit on the bike and the donations make the difference for the kids and their families.”

Thanks so much for the donation and encouragement Narelle. I will certainly do my bit on the bike and the donations make the difference for the kids and their families.
Ronnie Houston

“Going strong Mike. Here's to the memories, and the future Ronnie”
$29.51
Received this donation 10 days ago

Michael

“Hey Ronnie, Thank you so much for your generous donation. Even though we live on different continents we know that cancer research benefits all. To the future.”

Hey Ronnie, Thank you so much for your generous donation. Even though we live on different continents we know that cancer research benefits all. To the future.
David Veldhoen

“Well done mate. Keep Up hose legs turning.”
$25.88
Received this donation 1 day ago

Michael

“Many thanks for supporting me on the Challenge Velda. I really appreciate it and more importantly the support to fight kids cancer.”

Many thanks for supporting me on the Challenge Velda. I really appreciate it and more importantly the support to fight kids cancer.
Pamela Shearwood
$25.88
Received this donation 11 days ago

Michael

“Thank you so much for the support Pam. It really means a lot to me, particularly knowing that we both understand only too well the impact cancer can have on those we love. Your support for the ride and what it stands for means a great deal. Lots of love.”

Thank you so much for the support Pam. It really means a lot to me, particularly knowing that we both understand only too well the impact cancer can have on those we love. Your support for the ride and what it stands for means a great deal. Lots of love.
Tony Dalpiaz

“A great cause Michael well done mate”
$25.88
Received this donation 1 day ago

Michael

“Thanks so much for your support and donation Tony. It means a great deal and the support gives me the motivation to keep clocking those kilometres.”

Thanks so much for your support and donation Tony. It means a great deal and the support gives me the motivation to keep clocking those kilometres.
Jo-Anne Pitman

“Well done Michael!!”
$22.77
Received this donation 1 day ago

Michael

“Thanks for getting behind me on the Challenge Joe. Every kilometre ridden and dollar raised is helping the fight against kids’ cancer. A really worthy cause.”

Thanks for getting behind me on the Challenge Joe. Every kilometre ridden and dollar raised is helping the fight against kids’ cancer. A really worthy cause.
Laxit Ramani

“Incredible work Michael, Smash those kilometres! 💪🚴”
$15.53
Received this donation 8 days ago

Michael

“Thanks for the donation Lax and supporting the GCC. Appreciate you being part of it.”

Thanks for the donation Lax and supporting the GCC. Appreciate you being part of it.
Tom Potts

“Great effort Michael!”
$10
Received this donation 9 days ago

Michael

“Really appreciate your support and donation Tom. Thanks for helping me raise funds to fight kids cancer.”

Really appreciate your support and donation Tom. Thanks for helping me raise funds to fight kids cancer.
Anonymous

“Great way to support cancer research and best of luck with the challenge especially with the damaged knee.”
$25.88
Received this donation 11 days ago

Michael
Anonymous

“A really worthy cause getting behind kids cancer research. Best of luck with the cycling.”
$25.88
Received this donation 2 days ago

Michael