82-Year-Old Charity Cyclist Dies After Epic Ride Across Australia
- On Monday, 82-year-old charity cyclist Bob Montgomery died following a medical episode just one day after completing a 5,300km ride across Australia for motor neurone disease .
- Montgomery and his 18-year-old grandson, Tom Malcolm, launched "One Last Ride" on June 22, cycling from Broome to Bowral across Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales to support individuals living with MND.
- The pair raised more than $100,000 for MND NSW; however, Montgomery suffered a medical episode on the drive home from a celebratory function Monday, resulting in a car crash.
- His wife of 59 years, Jenny, was by his side during his "peaceful passing," while MND NSW chief executive Liam O'Meara described Montgomery as a "cherished friend and tireless supporter."
- Supporters wishing to honour Montgomery's legacy may contribute to research via the family website, as MND NSW plans to grant the late cyclist a posthumous accolade for his years of dedicated advocacy.
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Bob Montgomery, Pensioner of Bowral, a small town in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, had recently crossed the line of what he had chosen to call, almost prophetically, "One Last Ride" the last ride. Together with his 18-year-old grandson Tom Malcolm had crossed 5,290 kilometers riding the bike, crossing some of the most difficult areas [...] L'articolo He crossed Australia by bike at 82 years with his grandson for charity, then…
Charity cyclist Bob Montgomery dies a day after completing 5,300km ride across Australia - Bicycling Australia
Australian charity cyclist Bob Montgomery has died at the age of 82, just one day after completing a 5,300km fundraising ride across Australia in support of people living with motor neurone disease (MND). Montgomery arrived in his hometown of Bowral on Sunday after six weeks on the road, completing the Miles for MND: One Last Ride campaign alongside his 18-year-old grandson, Tom Malcolm. The pair had departed Broome on June 22, riding through We…
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