Jack Sinclair Cycle across Australia - Charity Bike Ride for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia
4,500 kms in 30 days
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia - Mentors for young peopleJust a quick heads up for Hobart readers – Jack’s cousin Emily has organised a Cocktail Party on Thursday August 28 at Mawson’s Place Pavillion as a fundraiser.
It starts at 6 pm and features beer, wine, champagne & great finger food, raffles and a Lucky Door Prize.
Full details here (a PDF file).
Hope to see you there.
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Ticket sales are underway for our Ride Celebration Dinner on October 11, 2008 at Broadbeach here on the Gold Coast.
Our mates at Gold Coast Laminating Specialists delivered the tickets today and first cab off the rank was Ticket # 001. Fiona Stedman, who is our Event Manager, is below handing Jack his ticket – Ticket # 001.
Hope you can join us on the night – check out the invitation here and buy your tickets via our secure online shop here.
Cheers
Brendon
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Blue sky and the roar of the ocean……and some training in front of a cameraman and sound guy!
We can’t tell you what Jack was doing in detail except for 2 words – Ranger Stacey!
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At the very great risk of putting the mockers on ourselves, we’ve organised a Ride Celebration Dinner for Saturday October 11, 2008. You can book today right here.
Hope you can make it along.
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One of my oldest mate’s has just given up a donation. 
And he’s given it with the proviso that I publicly state that David Bresnehan (pictured right) is not only a champion bloke but also a champion football player who was struck down in his prime by injury. Yep, that was the only reason he didn’t win 6 Brownlow Medals.
And no, his mum (Mrs Bres) doesn’t always say to me “I wish you were my son, Brendon.”
I make that story up just to annoy David. David has a crane hire business in Melbourne.
There, I said!
But thanks to David and his $1,000 donation – fantastic stuff and a whole chunk of money to help make the lives of some children a little better.
His comment with the donation?
“Skylift Crane Services is proud to support Jack and his sad old man Brendon on their courageous ride.”
That seems harsh doesn’t it Mrs Bres??!
Legendary Scout Bryan Sinclair, also known as Jack’s Uncle, has donated $200 on behalf of his team at Sinclairs Fitness. Thanks Burly.
Whilst I’m at it, the wonderful Chelsea, husband Mike and son Isaac handed over $50 of their hard earned. Thanks guys!
Cheers
Brendon
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When you’re flying along at 50 km/hr on your Trek the one thing you really don’t want to see standing on the side of the road is a kangaroo.
You see, kangaroos aren’t exactly know for their road sense. But this one was okay. He managed to miss Jack by a whopping 0.5 second! Let’s go to the video…….
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A rather chuffed mum this morning when Mel opened up the Courier Mail (the state’s biggest newspaper) and saw an article on Jack because he’s been nominated for the Pride of Australia Award.
Terrific recognition for what he’s doing and some more excellent coverage of the ride and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia.
Brendon
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I’ve had a few people ask me for a training update:
All going great. We’re cycling anywhere between 50-100km most days. Some days hills, some days nice and flat.
Mel and I came home today to find a note from Jack that he’d gone for a ride (which he often does by himself). We zipped out and caught him on a nice climb he does when he only has an hour or so.
Here’s the elevation profile (towards the end of the video you get a good sense of just how steep the climb is):
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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
