I'm fundraising for a great cause!
After a few years layoff, I am again doing the JDRF One Ride (my 11th!) to raise funds for type 1 diabetes! This means I will be riding on the 17th February through the picturesque Barossa Valley.  Do not be fooled, it is still 160+ kms of hills and heat!
While I am challenging myself, I am also raising funds to help improve the lives of those living with type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes can strike anyone at any time, and 8 Australians are diagnosed every day. Diagnosis means a 24/7 fight with no break and people living with type 1 diabetes facing an extra 180 decisions a day 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!
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Jeremy Stoljar
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Richard Cross
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James Campbell
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Spencer Flay
Good luck
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Louise Griffiths
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Dieter Adamsas
Best wishes for your ride
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Stephen Barrett-white
Great cause and effort Michael, I hope the ride is enjoyably challenging! May the weather be kind.
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Alison Morris
Go well! From Gary Ablett Snr and Jnr
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Adam Martin
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Peter Gregg
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Jilly Hanna
The 'valley' bit sounds a worry for a cyclist, but enjoy!
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Andrew Loadsman
Go well Eddie!
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Guy Foster
Perhaps a sneaky Barossa shiraz for the water bottle!
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Sue Webb
No stopping to sample the wines!
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Tim Bednall
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Stephen Price
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Ollie T
Great cause, Michal. I love your approach to fundraising!
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Lyn Haug
I'll think of you as we sail down the Nile for my birthday!
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Geoff Farnsworth
Go Eddie!
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Jonathan Light
Best of luck for what sounds like a challenging ride!
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Tony Brinker
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Ben Ryde
Hopefully there's no Barossa red en route. That might get messy...
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Stuart Akhurst
Well done Eddie, sorry I will miss it this year.
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Colin Young
Good luck!
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Corey Steel
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Caitlin Opperman
Good luck!
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Bill Rainger
Great work for a great cause
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Derek
Good Luck Auld Yin!
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Zoe
This sounds like it will be an epic ride! Good luck, Michael :)
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Amy Munro
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Joshua Chee
Excellent work on such a tough ride Michael! A fantastic feat for a fantastic cause (having recently been diagnosed as T1, I might be a little biased on the issue). Looking forward to following your next big venture!
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Christine Wong
Well done getting through number 11, great cause
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Paul Hunter
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James Mackay
Keep up the good work Michael
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Les Wark
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Tony Pittorino
You are definitely a stayer for this great cause Eddie. Have a great ride!
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Anonymous
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Rhys Guild
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Anonymous
Great cause and all the best for the ride.
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Ric Shadforth
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Katherine Buchan
Good on you, Michael - great cause! Hope the training goes well and you enjoy the ride in Feb
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Ben Mclachlan
This looks grueling but very worthwhile. Good luck and thank you for raising awareness for a great cause!
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Go Michael!