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This year in honour of two of our fathers, I'm Pedalling To Fight Parkinson's...

...and raising funds to support life-changing research and improve services for people living with Parkinson's.

Sadly, 50 Australians are diagnosed with Parkinsons every single day, and there is currently no cure. I'm doing my part to change this by getting active and fundraising for people impacted by Parkinson's.

Please sponsor me today and make a real difference to progress life-changing research and improve services to maximise choice, independence and wellbeing for people living with Parkinson's.

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I am not quite a Tour De France rider

Saturday 18th Jul
I have now done 179.2KM and have 337.8KM to go. Following along the map this week I have passed through Geranium Plains and Bundey with a brief visit to a  Ghost town in the district of Burra. Still going through areas I have not heard of. 
I have not had a day off even the day of my ear surgery on Wednesday and the next day. Don't worry I kept it light to follow doctors orders. Then last night I was feeling like I was getting better at riding and going ok until the Tour De France commentators advised they were going 51KM up a hill as part of a day of around 206KM. 
I have increased my fundraising target. I am so thankful of everyone's generosity. I am so appreciative of your support. 
Specific uses for the money include:
Medical Research: Funding research projects to find a cure, improve diagnosis methods, and create better treatments.
Support Groups: Running local community groups to help patients, their families, and caregivers.
Education: Hosting wellbeing classes and seminars to help people stay independent and active.

We have hit the red dirt

Tuesday 14th Jul
I Have done 135.1KM and have 381.9KM to go. Happy to be on an indoor bike but if I was actually on the road I would have gone past Worlds End Highway and now feel lost as I am on a route going through places I have never been. I might have to try this way one day. I have the flexibility to choose how I travel still. People diagnosed with Parkinsons loose that choice at some stage. I really appreciate everyones support. I am blown away by it. I have been encouraged to increase my target to try and earn $2 per KM rather than $1 if anyone wants to sponsor I really appreciate it.

Moving right along

Thursday 9th Jul
So in typical fashion I have to track and plan so spending loads of times reviewing maps, excel sheets, fitness trackers. I recognise I did my norm and made a split second decision that underplays what is involved. In this case at least 50 days. BUT
Despite some days being harder than others with late nights studying, working or catching up with friends or family or early mornings watching the world cup I am enjoying it. Much like the struggles of those with Parkinsons some days are better than others and being tired can make it worse and it being frustrating, taking away independence and energy you still want to enjoy life. I have ordered a gel seat to help my comfort level :-) I am accepting sometimes will be quicker than others and I am determined to make this an ongoing habit. Please help me along as I continue my great ride. By the way if you want to know where I am I am in Kapunda - it seems it is taking me on the scenic route. :-)

2 days done

Thursday 2nd Jul
I promise you wont get daily updates but I wanted to update that I have now made it along the bike track through the wetlands and am on the national highway very relieved I am doing it on my indoor exercise bike and not braving this winter weather. I have learnt how to link my ap, how to fit it in when you still have World Cup, early Gym mornings, work and study. I am so thankful for your support It is important to me I stick it out and hey my glutes for dance girls have to be improved right? Exercise is used in managing Parkinsons. A meta analysis (Almikhlafi 2023) concluded it can assist raise the chemicals like dopamine effected by Parkinsons  help the muscle loss reducing the chemicals that add to the brain inflammation and help balance but they pointed out many questions are left unanswered and need more research.

And we are off

Thursday 2nd Jul
Yesterday I officially started not knowing how to link my bike ap for a challenge track and after celebrating Luca Bs 18th with a late night drink. These early starts aren't great and I don't need so much elevation. I am doing this so we can spend more than the estimated $1-2 per person in Aus on research. Parkinsons has been in both my grandparent and Graham and I both have fathers who live with Parkinsons. They have had very different lives and live in different states. They are both dealing with the daily frustration, pain and associated comorbidities and different ways of coping. Research isn't just about how to prevent its what can help slow it down now

Thank you to my Sponsors

$106.12

Reggie

It’s mad after all these years of friendship but you still inspired me every darn day. I expect Sunday WhatsApp progress details. The donation doubles on completion of the challenge. Ride SAM, ride!!!! (Or you’ll have me to answer to 🤣🤣🤣) Love you and your never ending spirit that the world can be better xxxx

$71.66

Anti

$71.66

Kylie C

What a great wonderful cause. Keep pedalling and at least being virtual you can avoid the goats

$55.90

Samantha Moody

$54.84

Cheryl Remmert

Good luck with your challenge Samantha

$54.84

Kristy

Nice work Sam!

$54.84

Belinda And Steve

Great work Sam! 🥰

$54.84

Janet Siddall

Proud of you

$50

Caley Naicker

You’re amazing Sam!!

$50

Michele Davidson

$44.71

Cathy Faulkner

What a worthy cause. Great initiative

$44.71

Karina Rennie

$38.23

Jemma Eagle

Well done Sam !!

$34

Anonymous

Keep up the pedalling your doing a great job for a great cause. Thank you.

$33.87

Julie & Darren Mead

Keep pedalling your virtual way to Broken Hill Sam. What a great cause 😘

$23.50

Michelle Owen

Go Sam, go !

$23.50

Candi Hinks

Good luck! Keep pedalling for a great cause!

$23.50

Tanya Martyn