Petrus Botes

3years
Petrus Botes
This October I am riding 2,500 km for all my close ones impacted by cancer. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer & save little lives
I've Ridden 2,636.4 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 100th
  • State: 11th in Qld
I've raised $4,114 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Too many to mention

In honor of all my family and friends that have been impacted through struggle and loss, fightling cancer.

My Story

This October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Because right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 700 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.

Petrus

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 777 km Ridden
    $1,552 Raised
    2017
  • 1,514 km Ridden
    $1,741 Raised
    2018
3years
4,927 km
Ridden
$7,407
Raised

My Challenge

  • 42.7 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, November 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 89.6 km ride - Night Ride - Saturday, November 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - #greatcyclechallenge done and dusted! - Thursday, October 31, 2024
    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 55.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 31, 2024
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 90.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 69.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 29.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, October 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 72.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, October 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 36.4 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, October 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 44.5 km ride - Night Ride - Sunday, October 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.7 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, October 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
  • 101.0 km ride - Night Ride - Friday, October 25, 2024
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 100.3 km ride - Night Ride - Thursday, October 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
  • 72.7 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 100.2 km ride - Night Ride - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 39.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, October 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 37.9 km ride - Night Ride - Monday, October 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • 91.8 km ride - Night Ride - Sunday, October 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 203.6 km ride - Night Ride - Saturday, October 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
  • 59.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, October 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
  • 31.3 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, October 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • 67.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • 69.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 20 days ago - View on Strava
  • 60.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 39.4 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, October 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 100.7 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, October 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, October 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 24 days ago - View on Strava
  • 62.1 km ride - Night Ride - Friday, October 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 25 days ago - View on Strava
  • 64.5 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 27 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 27 days ago
  • 77.6 km ride - Night Ride - Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 27 days ago - View on Strava
  • 74.6 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 28 days ago - View on Strava
  • 62.7 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, October 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • 58.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, October 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 30 days ago - View on Strava
  • 180.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, October 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 31 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 32 days ago
  • 45.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, October 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 32 days ago - View on Strava
  • 60.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 33 days ago - View on Strava
  • 45.1 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 33 days ago - View on Strava
  • 55.7 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 34 days ago - View on Strava
  • 45.1 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 34 days ago - View on Strava
  • 70.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 35 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 53 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!”
    $1,379.96
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Petrus Botes
    Petrus
    “Thank you for matching all donations on the 9th as promised. It's awesome to be part of this great cause.”
  • Match Day Matching Donation
    “Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to fight kids' cancer!”
    $227.70
    Received this donation 12 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $215.50
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Petrus Botes
    Petrus
    “Thank you so much for your huge contribution. Wishing you the best!”
  • Anonymous
    $152.15
    Received this donation 10 days ago
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    Petrus
    “Thank you very much for your kind donation. Wishing your generosity to be returned. 😊”
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 32 days ago
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    Petrus
    “Not sure who did this donation as you chose to stay anonymous, but whoever you are :-), thank you so much. Doing an anonymous donation is selfless and inspiring. Once again, thank you very much. Petrus”
  • Chris C
    “2,500km seems a bit easy for you Petrus. Perhaps you should add some bonus k's.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 26 days ago
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    Petrus
    “Thanks so much for your generous donation Chris. I might just take up your suggestion.”
  • 3D Multisport & Adventure
    “Congratulations Petrus. We cant wait to see you smash your goal you crazy idiot !”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 27 days ago
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    Petrus
    “I think I know who did this! Thanks so much to a great friend and comrade!”
  • Gordon Bryce
    “Good cause Petrus. Keep going!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Petrus Botes
    Petrus
    “Hi Gordon, thank you for your donation. It’s for a great cause.”
  • Paul Lester
    “Well done mate, love your work”
    $100
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Petrus Botes
    Petrus
    “Thank so much mate. Not only do you draft me along on those long rides, but give generously. Maybe a $1 for every 10km together?”
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 27 days ago
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    Petrus
    “Thanks so much for your anonymous donation. I'm playing the guessing game, but running out of guesses.”
  • Andrew Bannink
    “Worthy cause, well done Petrus”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Petrus Botes
    Petrus
    “Thanks so much Andrew”
  • Andrew Schellebeck
    “Great work Petrus, good to see it go to a great cause. Keep it up.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 27 days ago
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    Petrus
    “Thanks for your donation Andrew. Looking forward to a few more rides together this month.”
  • Anonymous
    “Nice work Petrus! Appreciate having you in the bunch and we're with you”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Petrus Botes
    Petrus
    “Thank you so much for your donation.”
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Petrus Botes
    Petrus
    “Thank you so much for your donation.”
  • Tracey Patterson-Kane
    “Keep up the good work Petrus!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 13 days ago
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    Petrus
    “Hi Tracey, thanks for your donation. See you out there! Good luck with your Coast 2 Coast NZ training.”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Petrus Botes
    Petrus
    “Thank you very much for your donation. Love your work!”
  • Andrew Pearson
    $51.75
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Petrus Botes
    Petrus
    “Hi Andrew, Thank you so much for your donation. Petrus”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Petrus Botes
    Petrus
    “Dear Anonymous. Thanks so much for your donation. It’s going towards a great cause. Regards, Petrus”
  • Scott Wikman
    $51.75
    Received this donation 22 days ago
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    Petrus
    “Hi Scott, Thanks you for your donation. Have a great day. Petrus”
  • Trent Hall
    $51.75
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Petrus Botes
    Petrus
    “Thanks so much Trent. Hopefully I can draft a few more times off you before I finish this challenge :)!”
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