Mt Everest Conquered
On Saturday 21st March, 2020 with one of my friends Martin Pengilly, and help from our amazing team of Sherpas, we Everested - We rode higher than Mt Everest in one day, riding 380 km in 17 hours!
Up Brooklyn Hill to Pie In The Sky 49 times to a height of nearly 9000m
Now you can help me get to the top of my Everest fundraising goal and in doing so, accelerate Brain Cancer Research.
Please make a difference and donate to accelerate brain cancer research, on the road to a cure.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible and a receipt will be emailed to you.
Why did I decide to ride up Everest ?
On a sunny day in June 2013, while cycling from Brooklyn up to Pie In The Sky, I sufferred a seizure. Then came the diagnosis that I had brain cancer which was followed by 12 months of treatment including surgery to remove a Grade 3 Brain Tumour, Radiation & Chemo (as they say "Sliced, Fried & Poisoned"). Now, more than six years later, I'm a fairly healthy 60 year old cyclist and I'm a very lucky Brain Cancer survivor.
Hopefully the nasty treatment will mean the cancer wont return any time soon, and so I had some unfinished business on Brooklyn Hill.
I dedicated to raise awareness of the shocking statistics that face Brain Cancer patients. Today we desperately need major breakthroughs in brain cancer. It remains one of the most devastating cancers and is one of the most under researched of all the cancer groups.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Mark Worrall
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Gary Shiels
Love from GSA Planning
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Barb And Bill Horn
Congrats my dear and life long friends. You are Soooo inspiring!
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Mark Worrall
You are an inspiration Ross!! You may even get me back on my bike too!!
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John & Amanda Fuller
keep climbing Ross
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Doug Parker
Go for the summit you legend!
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James Dorney
Awe inspiring and congratulations Ross.
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Geoff Bowles
Go for it Ross!
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Elise Kemp
Wishing you the very best for finishing that "unfinished business on Brooklyn Hill"
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Barrets
Great achievement Ross and Team!
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David Ashton
Good luck Ross!
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Martin Pengilly
Superb effort Ross in organising and riding this. Honour to be part
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Simone And Jim Glover
Go team Bowles....what an incredible feat!
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Matthew Ridley
Keep it going!
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Jessica Morse
Go Ross, Go!!!
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Helen And Pete Douglas
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Peter Haydon
You can do this Ross! There will be moments when it seems hard, impossible almost but soon it will be a memory. And what a memory!
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Greg Dickson
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Rod Davis
Hi Ross, I have no doubt that you will achieve your goal both tomorrow and in life. Have fun. Rod and Deb
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James Campbell
Doesn't explain why you are such a ridiculous talent on a bike mate.. Inspiring story and backed by action.
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Craig Ronalds
Inspirational, Ross!
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Robynne Perry
Go Ross!! So inspiring. Glad we got a chance to cheer you on for a little bit. Sidd, Robynne, Siena, Zoe & Coco
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Craig And Joanne Dowming
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Michael Leonard
Well done Ross. You are an absolute inspiration and Di is the most amazing support act!! Hope you've enjoyed a nice glass of wine together to celebrate your achievement. Mike, Niav & Cara
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Hamish King
Amazing Ross!
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Robyn & David Leonard
Ross - you are an inspiration to all of us!
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Andrew Bray
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Michael Besser
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Bethan Davis
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Rod Mcgibbon
Good luck Ross
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Mathilde Kearny-kibble
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James Falkiner
Go Gramps
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The Armstrong's
Amazing achievement Ross - you are truly inspirational. Love from the Armstrong family xxxx
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Muzza B
well done awesome effort.
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Monna
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Rene
Good luck Ross.
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Julie Sherry
Ross you are an inspiration to all who know you. Continue the fight. Love from family in Scotland
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Adrian Nolan
Ross, you were riding like a 6 month old border collie pup!
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Jack Dooley
Great job Ross and Marty, unbelievable mental toughness for a great cause.
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Mark Lacey
A true champion!
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Brent Mckean
You're a legend in your own lunchhour. Well done mate!
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Ian Timms
Good luck Ross!
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Gary Merryweather
Great effort and cause
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Robert Arnold
Well done Ross😃
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Bill Wood
You'll do it Ross. Good luck.
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Jennie & Pete
Here's to nailing your 'Everest' Ross.
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Sonia South
You are a champion Ross Bowles.
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Anonymous
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James Stephens
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Richard Tanner
Good luck Ross!
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Adrian Monk
Goooooo Ross
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Rod Ellwood
Great challenge by a Great Guy for a Great Cause - go you champion !
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Paul & Libby Davies
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Daryn’s Fan Club
Well done Ross and Daryn. Great effort!
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Lisa Johnson
Go Daryn and Ross!
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Oswald Family
Amazing effort Ross. Well done!
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Maurice Melis
Hey pops, a true inspiration! I love the ‘no regrets’ attitude so go nail the Everest’👌
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Don Blackman
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Toni Belinda Matthews
Hope you have a safe ride and a fabulous future.
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Janette Van Kernebeek
Go Ross and Daryn!! You are crazy but all for a good cause
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Anonymous
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Rob Bagnall
Great work Ros and Marty. Truly phenomenal effort. Nice to ride a couple of laps with you along the way. Well done.
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Terry Lim
Amazing effort up Everest Rosco! You more than made up for the ride being cancelled.
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Chris Haywood
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Vish
'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough'
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Ian Allen
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Jim Timmer-arends
Good luck tomorrow Ross !
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Marita Blanch
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Margie Mac Murray
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Liz Hayes
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Anon Bystander At Pits
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Rossco. So pleased to see you today and looking so good after 43 laps!! It is my honour and Priviledge to know you and to play a small part to assist you in your extraordinary objective.