Thanks to Michelle Neumann and the team at Global Metals Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia now have another $1,000 to spend help kids who need a guiding hand.
Thanks!
Brendon & Jack
One of our friends is a wonderful guy called Aneek Mollah.
Aneek is a super keen bike rider and completes the arduous Sydney to Surfers ride each year.
Aneek has made the very kind donation of $100 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia and has pledged $100 more per month until we set off on the ride.
Jack received a letter from Maurice Law, AM, - Chief Commissioner of Scouts Queensland - last week - “I have much pleasure in advising that you have today been awarded the Australian Scouting Medallion.”
Highest Award A Scout Can Win
The Australian Scouting Medallion is the highest award a Scout can win and they’re awarded rarely - in 15 years with Scouts, Jack’s Scout leader Spud has never had another Scout be awarded the honour.
Jack is a mad keen Scout and does so much abseiling, rock climbing, kayaking, bushwalking and camping we simply don’t know where he gets the energy!
An official presentation is being organised - we’ll keep you posted.
Here on the Gold Coast the only real daily newspaper is the Gold Coast Bulletin.
Ed Earl covered the launch on Friday and wrote this terrific piece on Jack and the ride. Thanks Ed.
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Today we were lucky enough to get a bit of media attention for the ride.
Jack being interviewed for TV news
Jack doing a talk back radio interview
Jack the supermodel!
Cheers.
Jack & Brendon
Jack
Feb 9, 2008 - 6.32 pm
Robbie McEwen is one of the greats of world cycling - a brilliant sprinter who has been at the top for many years.
His amazing win in the first stage of the 2007 Tour de France was a win only champions can pull off.
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Robbie has come on board as our Ride Ambassador and had this to say:
“To dedicate and use the ride to raise funds and awareness for the great work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia is a testament to Jack and I’ve been extremely impressed by his preparation, his dedication and his commitment to supporting those who need a helping hand.”
Robbie’s a great guy who does a lot to promote cycling, as well as his charity work - thanks Robbie.
Brendon & Jack
Jack’s brother Harry (13 yo) and big sis Laura (16 yo) have put together an intro video. All we need is the music from Rocky!
Hope you enjoy it.
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As you can see from the photo below, we hired a supermodel for our shoot to display the ride caps and shirts.
This little rascal (Laura - Jack’s sister) was heard to say: “It’s $100 a minute or I’m walking outta here!”
(We weren’t sure where to, as she lives here.)
She then flicked her hair a bit and uttered “Don’t you know who I am? I can’t work like this!!”
The cap is, as you can see, a lovely blue with adjustable velcro tab at the back for easy adjustment with the fully embroided logo on the front.
It’s 100% cotton and one size fits all.
On the back of the cap are the words “4,500 kms in 30 days”.
You can purchase the cap (and support the ride) in our 100% secure online shop here.
The wonderful official ride polo shirt is a beautiful gold colour (the ride jerseys will be gold) with the logo on the left breast and the words “4,500 kms in 30 days” embroided
across the back.
Manufactured by Johnny Bobbin, the polyester and cotton shirt provides excellent sun protection and complies with AS/NZS 4399:1996
This very distinctive shirt is supremely comfortable and is a quality shirt that will last for years.
To purchase, simply use our 100% secure online shop here, buy and support the ride (and you’ll look great and become better looking!).
That’s why you’re here, isn’t it?
You have a shirt. You’ve seen the web site address. You visited.
Great - glad to have you here!
We’re just finishing off the web site right now - (today is Thursday 20 December at 11.02 am) and will be done in a couple of days.
Whilst you’re here, sign up for the newsletter on the right and we’ll keep you up to date.
Cheers and thanks.
Brendon
See our donor list here.
In September 2008, 15 year old Jack Sinclair and his dad Brendon, will cycle 4,500 kms across Australia (from Perth to Surfers Paradise) in just 30 days.
The ride will be used to raise to help raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia - a fantastic organisation who match up mentors to children who need a positive role model. Let's give a helping hand.
Cycling legend Robbie McEwen is our Ride Ambassador and said:
"For a young man of just 15 years of age to undertake this huge journey with the discipline and commitment he is showing is inspiring."
Lots of ways you can help out! Click here to find out how
One of our great supporters and advisers is legendary Gold Coast cyclist and all round nice guy Peter 'Jonah' Lawton.
Jonah rode from Perth to the Gold Coast in March 2007 in an amazing 15 days - at 300 km per day that is an incredible achievement.
Jonah and his partner Diane have provided us with a ton of practical information and equipment to make the Perth to Paradise ride much easier than it would otherwise be. Thanks so much guys!
Check out Jonah's ride information here.
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And don't forget that you are supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia.
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