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KOM hunting in the wind is only cheating when I’m not invited. 💨💨💨

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Last Friday I departed Melbourne for Coffs Harbour to participate in the Chain Reaction Challenge, a 1000km bike ride to raise funds for and support some very deserving charities. 

3 days in and 400km completed and it has been an amazing experience. I have met some truely amazing people and battled through some pretty tough days. Days where we started in the rain and finished in the rain. Gravel road detours because of reasons outside of out control that caused more punctures than Paris-Roubaix but we got through it with our tireless support team. They have set up our nutrition stations everyday, maintained and cleaned our bikes, fixed our flats, cleaned our kit, kept us safe with escort cars and made sure the only thing we have to do everyday is turn up and put in everyday. 

I dont think I fully understood the work that was undertaken by our charity partners before getting here, but after having the experience to meet the faces behind AEIOU and The Common Good in person, and seeing the vital works that our fundraising efforts go towards, makes the task we have undertaken all the more humbling. I have never been unfortunate enough to need the services that they offer and hopefully never will, but they are there nonetheless doing the work that makes the lives of people having a really bad time, just a little bit better. 

Today was extra special. Cycling themed jerseys are awarded for riders who have exhibited the qualities or values of Chain Reaction and today I got to don the white jersey. Awarded for new riders and sponsored by one of the Team Simonds Homes major sponsors, Timbertruss, it was an honour and a privilege to be considered for this and I only hope I did it justice wearing it today. 

I know I have asked this of a lot of people, but if you are in any position to donate any amount to these truely amazing causes, see https://www.chain-reaction.org.au/s/1536/3374

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Laurie Edward

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KOM hunting in the wind is only cheating when I’m not invited. 💨💨💨

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