My Activity Tracking
4,655
kms
My target 160 kms
Riding to Cure type 1 diabetes
In February JDRF's One Ride is returning to the Barossa Valley to raise awareness and money for research for type 1 diabetes.
Before Covid, I was a regular participant in this event, and with your support raised thousands of dollars towards diabetes research. I was even honored with a JDRF Cycling Foundation Life Membership, promising to keep riding until a cure is found. Making the distance was a challenge, but was never in doubt for someone who spends a lot of time on their bike. In 2019 I entered the 24 hour version of the event in a Solo team, at The Bend. 610kms and no big toenails later, I said "never again". Thankfully that's now a distant memory.
This next event will present a personal challenge for me. In April I suffered a severe spinal injury falling from my roof after a bike ride. At the time I honestly thought I would not be able to get back on my bike again, let alone walk. With the support and encouragement of my Rehab team, family and friends, I am back riding. Riding the 160km distance on the 17th of February at this point in time seems like an awfully big challenge but it is the goal I have set myself ....
This challenge however pales in comparison to the daily challenges people living with type 1 diabetes face. I am reminded of this regularly in my clinics. I have developed relationships dating back 20 years with people living with diabetes, watching them bravely face the challenges that diabetes has served up to them.
Type 1 diabetes can strike anyone at any time. 8 Australians are diagnosed each day. Diagnosis means a lifetime of daily treatment and decision making to remain safe and healthy. JDRF is the largest funder of type 1 diabetes research in the world.
DONATE NOW to help change the lives of more than 130,000 Australians living with T1D. Thank you!
My Achievements
Created a Page
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Increased fundraising goal
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My Updates
160+ km riders ready for the start
Tuesday 20th Feb
Last hydration stop
Tuesday 20th Feb
Cockatoo rescue at Eden Valley
Tuesday 20th Feb
Not long to go now!
Thursday 8th Feb
Rehab with good mates
Wednesday 13th Dec
Broken bones
Wednesday 13th Dec
Thank you to my Sponsors
$520
Margaret Arstall
$269.25
Anthony Zimmermann
$263.75
Elaine Pretorius
Remarkable, as always, my friend! Good luck and don’t push too hard!
$263.75
Peak Mann Mah
You are inspiration, AZ! Mind your back!
$263.75
Dean Bretherton
$263.75
Michael Waters
Don't write me off yet.......
$168.80
Andrew Philpott
Amazing recovery and great effort Anthony. Good luck
$105.50
Jessica Stranks
Good Luck Anthony! Amazing! Jess :)
$105.50
Linda Watson
Best of luck!
$105.50
Anjana Radhakutty
Best of Luck Anthony! Keep going!
$105.50
Elaine J
All the best Dr Z!
$105.50
Stephen Neil Stranks
Can't keep a good man down
$105.50
Ryan Jalleh
All the best! May the Force Be With You!
$105.50
Amanda Terry
$105.50
Ana Mccarthy
Amazing work! You are such an inspiration!
$105.50
Jem Ninan
Best wishes Anthony, I am sure you will finish the course well!
$105.50
Tilenka
Great work Anthony- good luck
$105.50
Mahesh
$105
Greg D
$104
Kirsten Campbell
Impressive Anthony! If anyone can do it, you can.
$104
Krishnan
Keep up the good work!
$100
Parind Vora
All the best AZ. Great to see you back on track doing what you love to do.
$52.75
Mark Boyd
Mash those pedals dude!
$52.75
Julian Zurauskas
Great work Anthony . Ride like the wind.
$52.75
Dawn Westmoreland
Go Anthony You can do this! regards Dawn
$52.75
Thanuja De Silva
Great work Anthony. Good luck!
$52.75
Don Brice
$52.75
Wilson Vallat
Your determination and willpower is admirable Anthony! All the best. Have a good ride.
$31.65
Chris Brown
Good luck AZ!!
$26
Ivan Hughes
Thanks for all you do Anthony, hopefully it's not a scorcher!
$21.10
Jillian Lyon-green
$21.10
Kathleen Lyon-green
From Jill’s mum!
Go for it!