Why is Bob Riding
Why Bob is RidingEvery day two Australians are diagnosed with motor neurone disease. There is currently no cure.
Support us and help raise funds so MND NSW can continue to be there for people living with motor neurone disease at every stage of their MND journey.
My Updates
Words from CEO Liam O'Meara
Wednesday 27th May
Life-changing education Assistive equipment Improving quality of life
Our Team
Saturday 21st Feb
🚴♂️ Behind every big ride is a small, committed team… and one very happy dog.
This isn’t just Bob on a bike — it’s a family mission.
💛 Bob (papa) — riding from Broome to Bowral for MND
💛 Jenny — partner in life and logistics
💛 Tom (grandson) — riding alongside his Papa
💛 Tara — support crew, storyteller & road wrangler
🐾 Lucky — our friendly face on the road, guard dog, morale booster, and resident roadie
Together, we’re taking on this journey for everyone living with Motor Neurone Disease — and for those who no longer can.
Training has begun. Plans are forming. The road is calling.
ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Colleen Rae
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Glen Vandine
Go Bob and Tom!!
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Hyde Family
So impressive Bob and Tom. You are an inspiration to so many. Safe travels
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Emma Cowan
All the best Bob & Tom!!!
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Elizabeth Moulton
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Briar Lucas
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Hja Neal
Amazing Bob and Tom so much to be grateful for. Congratulations and hope Dave shouts you a few massages when you get back!! James and Emma
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Ara
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The Vasudeva Fanily
What an incredibly challenging task you have set yourselves for a wonderful cause. We are all behind you and cheering you on! The Vasudeva troops xxxx
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Jessica Moore
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Engadine Cougars Bowling Club
Paul Kindness & Sue Moore
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Rotary Club Of Upper Blue Mountains
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Engadine Cougars Bowling Club
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Gill Naylor
We have huge respect for what you are doing. MND is a horrible disease. It was an absolute honour meeting you at Barkly Station Homestead
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Carly Fabian
Awesome work guys! Was so lovely to meet you at Barkly Homestead.
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Carol Wharton
Well done! From Janet and Carol, BoltonUK
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Ken Pay
Great effort Bob, you are an amazing human being! Well done
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Jenny Dinuzzo
Hi Bob & Tom, I’m a friend of Jan Southern who has your quest on her Facebook page & I think what you are doing is amazing! All my best wishes, sending lots of positive energy & admiration of your fantastic effort👍🫶
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Anonymous
Amazing and inspiring, well done boys! God bless!
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Chisholm Family
What a huge effort for such an important cause!
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James Warner
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Engadine Cougars Bowling Club
J Blomfield, P Cogger, J Hutchins, L McGregor, J Skevington, I Chambers, P Barnes, C Park, C Pearce, S Higham, S Lewis, G Macauley
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Mavericks
We love your mission of goodness. What an inspirational team you are. Cheering you all the way! 👏💫🚴♂️💚
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Jax R
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Assunta Maude
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Anonymous
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Erin Craig
Good on you Bob, you and Tom are absolute legends! As Judith’s granddaughter, I send you such heartfelt thanks. I know Grandma would be so proud of all your rides over the years, and the money you have raised.
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Hudson Family
Outstanding effort Bob and Tom for such a great cause
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Grant Thompson
Go Bob. Inspirational 👏
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Anonymous
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Rebecca Michelides
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Oscar Ho
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Greg Ball
Great effort Bob & Tom
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Kevin Jarman
Good on you Bob & Tom, you're doing an amazing thing...! Good luck with your journey 👍
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
I ran into Dave this morning and he told me about your ride. Have a great day today and safe travels.
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Belj Fanning
May the winds be at your backs on your travels Bob n Tom ..... to help you along the journey you are doing for others. Bless your hearts n souls. n the girls doing the actual hard yards, while you're both just sitting on a bicycle all day. hahaha. Sending best wishes to you all n hoping you find small hills, fine weather n happy days for the remainder of your travels.
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The Woolford Family
Go team! We are following your journey and wish you well.
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Alexandra Van As
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Gina Dow
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David And Susie Mackie
Good luck Monty and Tom!! Love from The Mackies
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Kmg
You champ 👍 safe travels
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Stuart Jamieson
Inspiring! MND is charity close to my heart, just wanted to support in a small way towards your ride and fundraising. Great Stuff!
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Adam Giles
All the best and keep up the great work.
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Susie Graham
Magnificent effort from both of you. Inspirational!!
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Nat & Axel Mukalula
Best of luck for this incredible feat! What a special thing to achieve together as grandfather and grandson.
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David Rooney
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D'ettorre Real Estate
I heard Bob being interviewed on 2GB and wanted to support the cause. My brother-in-law lost his life to MND a few years ago, so this is a cause that is very close to my heart. I hope enough money is raised to help support others affected by this devastating disease and to fund research that will make a difference.
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John Mcconachie
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Molly Kelly
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Anonymous
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Shoobridge Transport
Have a great ride.
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Ben Macauley
Impressive as always Bob!
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Laura Morrisby
I read you guys on the TDA Good Newsletter and was very touched by your story! Good luck, and congratulations to Bob on your final ride. I hope Tom carries on your legacy!
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Katie & Dan Beaumont
Good luck Bob & Tom. Keep peddling! What an amazing feat. 👏🏼
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Anonymous
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Patricia Elliott
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Jasmine Bettes
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Jessica Shumack
What an amazing thing you are doing. Congratulations and hope the weather is perfect for you!
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Georgia Craven
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Michelle Piercy
Good luck have a amazing and safe ride ❤️
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Roger & Barbara Joyce
You never surprise us!
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Laine Harris
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Consuelo Plaza
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Anonymous
Good on you!
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Anonymous
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Hollie Sykes-emerson
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Audrey Blyde
Awesome thing you’re both doing. Thank you 💪
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Elle
Amazing effort for an amazing cause!
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Anonymous
Good luck
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Julia Drake-brockman
What a wonderful thing you’re doing. Go like the wind!
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Anonymous
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Andrea Palmer
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Samantha Walker
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Bridget Mcmillan
What an amazing trip you're doing for such a worthy cause ❤️
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T Schultz
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Anna Campbell
Thank you for your caring and have a safe ride.
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Heidi Markmann
Very moved by your fantastic efforts, thank you!
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Lynch Family
Ride well Bob, Tom & Team, and a big thank you for helping MND families with most needed funds and awareness!
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Beverley Horton
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Bronwyn
Live the work you're doing while fighting your own battle of the beast Very inspiring 🫠
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Kristy Tyter
An amazing effort. So proud
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Gary Hennessy
Good luck
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R Dalglish
Well done Bob & Tom, what an incredible journey you are both on. Good luck
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Joshua Gibson
Keep up the good work
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Kim And George Kozis
May the road rise up to meet you and the wind be to your back. Bob, we’re so impressed at your mileage and the money you have raised for MND…good on you! Kim and George Kozis
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Anonymous
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Fi Mann
Go get it Bob and Tom! Love the Mann family
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Terry & Judy
Wishing you’s all our very best..
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Neil Macpherson
It is really great what you are doing
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Anonymous
Well done
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Murray Hickman
Mate, you blokes are fair dinkum legends. Travel safe and keep up the good work.
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Greg Cox
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Lucette Parkes
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Pip Butler
My father died from this insidious disease. Well done for this incredible initiative 🚴♂️💪
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Paul Keighery
Good work Bob. Keep riding for MND
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Anthony, Kate, James, Alex Greenhill
Best of luck Bob and Tom for the big ride for such a great cause. Go Lance !!!! From the Greeny’s
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Jack Fuller
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Felix Malcolm
Good work legend
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Alex Greenhill
Yes Lance
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Anonymous
Good on you Bob.... go the 🛀🛀🛀🚴♂️old cyclists
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Bev
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Leanne And David Bonillo
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Baxter Torrance
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Jay Schutzinger
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Angus Malcolm
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Nat & Calum
Hugely commendable effort for such a worthy cause. Go well 🚲🚲
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Hayden Mccarthy
Amazing effort for a great cause, good luck for the rest of the ride!
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Anna Schutzinger
Dear Bob and Tom, What an incredible feat you are under taking to give to MND. You must be so proud of each other as we are so proud of you bot it is beyond words.. Truly you both are so inspirational and extraordinary. Be safe, travel well and see you at the end of your ride. Sending you both so much strength you are both so brave. Love from Anna, Jackson, Jago and (Angel Pete) Schutzinger
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Steve Membrey
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Jennifer Farrer
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Sarah Carpenter
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S Mccook
Rip in Tom. May the trip be all tailwinds. Thanks for making a difference.
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Wagner Family
What a great effort Bob and Tom for a great cause. Much love the Wagner family
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Kady Family
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Jessica R
Allez Allez Allez Bob & Tom! We are following your journey from Switzerland! Superb effort indeed!
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Jen & Jeremy Boucher
Wishing you all the best Bob and Tom. We’re cheering you on from NZ! Jen and Jeremy. x
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Rowan Impey
Massive effort Robert. Safe travels!
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Ridgewell Family
Good luck Uncle Bob amd Tom. So very proud of you both. Enjoy the journey knowing you are helping so many and stay safe. Much love Ridgewell Family.
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Karen Ann Spagarino
I wish I would have meet you sooner Bob so I would know about all the rides you have done to raise funds for MND. A very big Thank you!!
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David Prothero
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Georgie Mann
In awe of your efforts Bob and Tom, and what a truly wonderful thing to do together. Ride well and enjoy the road x
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Grace Conna
As a friend of Annie’s I wanted to wish you all the best. Taking on this challenge for this important cause is incredibly inspiring. Good luck for the ride!
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Gerard Macauley
We'll be thinking of you Bob.
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Mari
Good luck!
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Marixa Mckittrick
From cable beach house!
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Don Cronin
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Bini Malcolm
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Rob Malcolm
Go, Bob and Tom! Best of luck, and may the winds be behind you.
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Matty Francis
Thanks for the great chat Bob and Tom. I'll be following your ride to Bowral and sending good vibes your way :)
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Sj & Goche
Good Luck Bob & Tom!
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Jan & Ken Preston
Good luck Bob & Tom
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Leanne
You and your grandson are amazing to do this huge ride for this cause. You have my respect.
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Anonymous
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Scott F
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Michael Whalan
You’re an amazing man Robert, stay safe ride well, cheers to you.
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Mary-anne Jones
Hi Bob and Jenny… saw your beautiful interview with your grandson …. What a special journey together. Great to see you both recently. Hope all goes well for all of you. Lots of love sent your way xx
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Wests Illawarra
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Jasmine Shakeshaft
Love you guys! Good luck
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Alyshia Meggitt
You're an inspiration Bob! Well done fellas x
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Shan
Good luck!!
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Michael Swanson
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Charli Moore
Good luck Bob and Tom!!
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Tris Harrison
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Anonymous
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Nikki & Peter Whitford
Fantastic endeavour.
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Linton E Scott
Bob and Tom, best wishes and safe riding. Hope to meet you both in Bowral
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Lesley, Steven, Henry & Edward
So proud of you Tom & Bob. Inspirational. Go well! Lots of love from NZ.
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Stev Gavriloska
Way to go! Thank you.
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Edwina Keighery
All the best for the ride! A great cause.
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Seamus
Super impressive!! Best of luck to the both of you 💪💪
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Michelle Baillieu
You are both incredible! Well done on this amazing ride in support of MND! Lots of love from the Baillieu’s
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Harry Kelly
Good luck Robert 💯 🔥
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Morgan Parker
Well done
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Sam And Lib
Bob, good luck. I’m sure you have another one in you
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Cam Hall
Good luck mate. This disease makes me very emotional. I’ve never known anyone that has had it and hope to never know anyone. It’s such a horrible thing. What you are doing is so noble. I hope you have a fantastic trip and raise a heap of money for a great cause.
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Lynn Shepherd
God sped Bob and Tom! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Congratulations on your wonderful effort for MND sufferers and their families.
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Madeleine Thesseling
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Ian Logan
Well done 'young ' man. Jan told us about you. Fantastic effort.
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Lyn Schluter
Ian and I DJ Gypsylyn of Broome would like to wish you the very best on your amazing bike journey. We are friends of Jan Southern. Beautiful friend. Enjoy Broome. Beautiful weather.
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Saskia
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All States Detailing (act)
Good luck to you both with the ride.
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Janet
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Janice Ellery
You are an Inspiration. Keep safe
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Rush Roasting Co
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Faye Cox
Keep up the great work
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Tom Mayer
Admirable endeavour! Legends as stated before.
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Louise Malouf
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Marg Crook
Bob & Tom this is such an amazing ride for you both & your team as well. MND is such a worthy cause. I’ll be following on from Sydney. All the best!
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Tony Loui
As a person living with MND, I can’t ride , so I appreciate all that you are doing. You’re a Legend 👏🏻😊
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Anonymous
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Ros Scheuch
Hi Robert Following your amazing fund raising journey to support MND along with your wonderful support team Tara and crew. Best of luck with your quest. Cheers Ros
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Pamela Briant
Wishing you mild weather along your cycling journey raising funds for MND.
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Matthew Truman
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Anonymous
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Julie Sanders
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Richard Lucas
Bob & Tom, magnificent effort and doing your ride for a truly great cause to fight the Beast and find a cure for MND. Enjoy the scenery & ride safe, best wishes Richard
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Bankstown Rsl Club
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Joanna Lawrence
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Deb Halliday
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Thea Linley
Another very impressive ride, people like you help make the world a better place.
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Daniel Munk
Great cause, and Bob at 82 is pretty awesome.
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Lea Caton
A touch of power to Robert and his Grand son from the French waiters of Norseman ! You are amazing ✨
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David Maude
Good Luck on the Ride Bob. I look forward to the updates.
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Mc Snape
A close friend of mine died from MND a few years ago, so this is a cause that resonate. Well done Bob and Tom!
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Rodney Stephen Adler
good luck
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Point King Capital
Amazing effort Gents, super inspiring and good luck from all at PKC. Xxx
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Anonymous
👏👏👏 you are incredible!
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Anita Bowler
Good luck Bob and Tom from The Bowler family x
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Terrysheahan
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Davey M
Go Bobby!
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Sal, Sam, Sienna And Remy Mckay
Good luck Tom and Bob!! INCREDIBLE you are riding from Broome to Bowral to help raise funds for MND. You are both an inspiration to us ALL!
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Steven Cateris
I heard the interview with Bob on the Healthy Living with Dr Ross Walker on Sydney radio station 2GB on 7 June 2026. Happy to help!
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Angus Malcolm
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Jenny Tucker
The two of you are champions no less, be safe.
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Anonymous
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Sue Leppan And Wayne Poole
May the wind be at your back. Thanks for doing this for MND We hope you enjoy the journey
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Ruby Fox
Best of luck to you both; what a journey; and memories you are going to create whilst doing something amazing for such a worthy cause. Cannot wait to watch the journey!
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Angelique Sanders
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Bazza & Peta
Inspirational stuff and what an experience to share together …and for the best cause
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Renae Green
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Kerrie Starling
Hi Bob thanks for all your amazing efforts as a palliative care nurse looking after people with MND watching how cruel a disease it is it would be incredible to find a cure
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Brigitte Hildebrandt
Amazing effort Robert, thankyou for supporting such great causes over your cycling adventures!
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Lucy Knight
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Rose Kenderes
Go Rob and Tom!
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Finlay Swindlehurst
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Charlie Boydell
Safe travels!
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Verco Family
Go Bob you legend
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Anonymous
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Poppy Senes
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Anonymous
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Torie Hyde
Bob and Tom your journey so impressive and for such a n amazing cause. The Hyde Family wishes you a safe and successful ride.
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Harry
What a wonderful cause we will be following toy and Tom all the way. Don’t stop at too many pubs! All the best Harry, Kaz Holly, Lachy and Hannah HARRIS
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Jen Wright
Such a wonderful cause, wishing you all the very best on the ride/adventure!
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Anonymous
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Sarah Pinchbeck
You are an inspiration!
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Anonymous
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Grandstar Constructions
You have a wonderful family ... AMM ❤️👊🏽🥰
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Arbie Artinian
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Harrows
Inspirational!
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Georgina Delany
Best of luck on your epic ride for such a worthy cause. Best wishes Georgina, Josh and the Delany family (Riverview OR25)
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Jadon Perumal
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Jonas Mason
Go well Tom and Papa
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Brown Family
Go well, go far, go the distance! Am amazing challenge and commitment, we will be cheering you on all the way!
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Anne Maude
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Louise Maclean
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Jennifer Himmelreich
Best Wishes for great energy and enjoyment
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Merrill Murray
You are much admired Bob!
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Allison Malcolm
Dear Dad and Tom (and mum - the most incredible support “crew”), We wish you a safe ride. You are doing an amazing thing for others and we wish you all well. Love Al, Leigh and Annie and the whole family.
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Barbara Molloy
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Mark
Ride on mate well played
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Jade Derwin
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Keith O'loughlin
Robyn, I, Hannah, Charlie, Harry and Jacob wish you a fair wind on the back and no punctures.
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Adam Morris
Good luck with the ride! Ryan Morris (Cranbrook, Year 8) and family.
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Lindy O’brien
Mum would be so proud of you Bob, wishing you and Tom safe travels.
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Carrie Roberts
Best of luck on your epic adventure team Malcolm!
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Anonymous
in memory of Robert (bob) Norrington (dec) Jan. 2025
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Graeme Cooper Automotive
Amazing. Good luck.
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N Ridgewell
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Joadja Distillery
Go for it Bob and Robert!
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Skander & Sarah Malcolm
Love your work
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Mw
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Grant Dwyer
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Tom Punch
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Diana Gray
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Isla
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Brendan Waycott
Bob/Tom (and team), your're an inspiration. Annie Mason mentioned this MASSIVE effort to me recently and I am in awe. Good luck and thank you for your amazing efforts to raise funds for such a good cause.
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Leigh
Go bob
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Heidi Bannerman
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Bm Security Network
Best of luck to both of you and stay safe on the roads.
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Avril Cox
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Brigitte Hildebrandt
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Josephine Wang
Best of luck Bob and Tom!
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Louise Maclean
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Kong Family
Amazing effort and cause. Go for it and we’ll be cheering you on all the way 🎉🎉🩷
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Tara Whitie
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You both are in our prayers. May your fundraising be successful and your journey a safe one. Wonderful effort!