Peter Shortman

In Australia, 3 children die of cancer every week. Please sponsor me in my 11th year & support my challenge to fight kids' cancer & save little lives!

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I've Ridden 857.0 km My goal is 1,540 km

My Rankings

National: 36th
State: 3rd in SA

I've raised $5,332 My goal is $6,411 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Everyone, young or old, cancer needs to be stopped!

To all the young & old who have or are suffering from cancer, this is for you. Hope is all I can provide however I do it willingly.

My Story

18 Aug 2026

Hi,

Once again this October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer for the 11th time!

My goal is to pedal 1540 km throughout October & to raise more than $4411 to bring my total to $36,000 during my 11 years.

Over past 10 years I have raised $31,589 & ridden 14,652km for this cause.

Cancer is the largest killer of children from disease in Australia - over 700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year & over 3 die each week.

To show my support, I am taking on this 30-day challenge to support cancer research & give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

As usual it will be a tough month as it also includes running a 10km race at McLaren Vale on the 18th, as well as the weekly 5km parkrun, however that's nothing compared to what these brave kids face every day.

Please make a donation through my fundraising page to support my challenge.

All funds raised will support Children's Medical Research Institute in their work to develop treatments & finding a cure for ALL childhood cancers & even adult ones.

Cheers

Peter S

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 11 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

594 km Ridden

$1,151 Raised

2016
1,158 km Ridden

$1,725 Raised

2017
1,258 km Ridden

$2,870 Raised

2018
1,019 km Ridden

$2,636 Raised

2019
1,915 km Ridden

$1,686 Raised

2020
2,355 km Ridden

$3,513 Raised

2021
2,542 km Ridden

$3,274 Raised

2022
1,545 km Ridden

$3,535 Raised

2023
1,068 km Ridden

$4,448 Raised

2024
1,198 km Ridden

$6,750 Raised

2025
857 km Ridden

$5,332 Raised

2026

15,509 km

Ridden

$36,921

Raised

My Challenge

45.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, October 16, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
Halfway through the month

15 Oct 2026

We are now halfway through the month's challenge & have experienced all the different weather that mother nature could throw at us. Last Thursday's mid 30's with hot winds to the next day with rain & a top of 13. When the rain hit I was about 15km from home & seeing as I wasn't going to get any wetter I continued on & completed the 70km ride that I'd planned. The only constant has been the wind, e v e r y day.

The good news is that nationally we have now raised over $2M as of this morning! Your help has been awesome, thank you very much. Your donations through me are now at $5053 (79%), of the $6411 target, awesome! I thank everyone of you for getting behind me & this great cause.

We still have a long way to go, me another 794km & a 10km running race this weekend at Mclaren Vale.

Further donations of $1358 to reach target of $6411.

Cancer sucks so lets kick it's butt.

It's for the kids however all sufferers will benefit.

These are a few highlight photos from the interesting routes that I have ridden in the past week. Enjoy.

https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/riders/PeterShortman

@athelite_official you @rundna_ @nerdbelts @myridesalisbury #cpbfinancialservices

Posted 3 days ago
65.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 15, 2026

Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 5 days ago
57.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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56.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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70.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, October 12, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
68.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, October 11, 2026

Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
65.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, October 9, 2026

Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
75.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 8, 2026

Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava

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!”
$1,153.61
Received this donation 11 days ago

Peter

“Thank you sponsors for your continued support. 👍”

Thank you sponsors for your continued support. 👍
CPB Financial Services

“Keep up the good work!”
$517.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

Peter

“Thank you CPB for once again supporting this special cause with your generous donation. ⭐”

Thank you CPB for once again supporting this special cause with your generous donation. ⭐
Theodoros Karafylidis

“You are absolutely amazing keep up the great work you got this Challenge mate! 💪💪💪”
$258.75
Received this donation 12 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Theo, & so are you, keep on motoring along!”

Thanks Theo, & so are you, keep on motoring along!
Jane

“Thanks for all your hard work cycling and raising money for such a great cause Peter. Best of luck this year. I think I’ve already seen you out on the bike ;)”
$155.25
Received this donation 26 days ago

Peter

“Thanks so much Jane, you have been with me from the very beginning. Extremely appreciative of your support. 🤗⭐”

Thanks so much Jane, you have been with me from the very beginning. Extremely appreciative of your support. 🤗⭐
Alexander Uszynski

“Keep going Peter! Another outstanding effort!”
$103.50
Received this donation 3 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Alex, gotta keep moving, it's too hard to try & get it back”

Thanks Alex, gotta keep moving, it's too hard to try & get it back
Andrew Caruana

“Peter your story is inspiring and the fundraising for this cause is appreciated. So happy to support your efforts. All the best.”
$103.50
Received this donation 62 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Andrew for your support & kind words.”

Thanks Andrew for your support & kind words.
Conquest Tyrepower
$103.50
Received this donation 27 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Daniel, much appreciated.”

Thanks Daniel, much appreciated.
Darryl Tozer

“Great to see you backing up for another year for this very worthy cause Peter. Get behind it everyone and support the kids.”
$103.50
Received this donation 62 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Daz, must admit it's not getting easier but it's not easy for the kid's either.”

Thanks Daz, must admit it's not getting easier but it's not easy for the kid's either.
Debra Pratt

“Fabulous work Peter, well done and best wishes for this year's challenge.”
$103.50
Received this donation 56 days ago

Peter

“Thanks so much Debra, I keep looking out for you.”

Thanks so much Debra, I keep looking out for you.
Di Kelly

“Go well Peter! So inspiring!”
$103.50
Received this donation 63 days ago

Peter

“Thanks so much Di! You are a valued supporter from the very begining.”

Thanks so much Di! You are a valued supporter from the very begining.
James Fuller
$103.50
Received this donation 2 days ago

Peter

“Nice to meet you James, thanks for your donation 👍”

Nice to meet you James, thanks for your donation 👍
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 16 days ago

Peter

“Thanks you for your generous donation, much appreciated ⭐”

Thanks you for your generous donation, much appreciated ⭐
Mark Fensham

“Great work, Peter. Fantastic progress.”
$103.50
Received this donation 11 days ago

Peter

“Thanks heaps Mark! Maybe I'll get you to join me next year. Plenty of rides you can join in on. 👍”

Thanks heaps Mark! Maybe I'll get you to join me next year. Plenty of rides you can join in on. 👍
Melissa Shortman

“Keep on riding Dad! So proud of you to once again be fundraising and riding all those kms! Let's clock over some more kms together!”
$103.50
Received this donation 12 days ago

Peter

“Thanks D, plenty of km to do still as have you”

Thanks D, plenty of km to do still as have you
Neil Pearce

“Good luck with your goals.”
$103.50
Received this donation 52 days ago

Peter

“Thanks heaps Neil, yes they are both rather challenging.”

Thanks heaps Neil, yes they are both rather challenging.
Rob & Susanne
$100
Received this donation 12 days ago

Peter

“Thanks for your continued support”

Thanks for your continued support
Brandy Rawnsley

“The challenge is raising money in itself! But such a worthwhile cause - well done on your dedication and drive.”
$51.75
Received this donation 52 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Brandy, it sure is, especially with the economic situation ATM. Thanks for your continued support over the years, it's very much appreciated. 👍”

Thanks Brandy, it sure is, especially with the economic situation ATM. Thanks for your continued support over the years, it's very much appreciated. 👍
Bundy Farms

“Go Silver Fox! What a great cause! Thank you for all your efforts to raise money for cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 32 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Mel for your support, just need your sis to get on board as well”

Thanks Mel for your support, just need your sis to get on board as well
Carly Alm

“A great cause to get behind, great work Peter!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 12 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Carly, very much appreciated. See you soon, maybe McLaren Vale or parkrun. 💛”

Thanks Carly, very much appreciated. See you soon, maybe McLaren Vale or parkrun. 💛
D F & K

“Stay safe!”
$51.75
Received this donation 11 days ago

Peter

“Thanks bro, SIL & neice, trying to keep away from them big 4 wheeled things.”

Thanks bro, SIL & neice, trying to keep away from them big 4 wheeled things.