Anthony Beavis

After 6 months of chemo, I’m back for my 5th GCC. 100km may be my biggest challenge yet. A chance to rebuild my fitness and give back.

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I've Ridden 88.3 km My goal is 100 km

My Rankings

National: 416th
State: 108th in Vic

I've raised $1,323 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Paul Roddis

This year I’m riding in memory of my friend and colleague Paul Roddis, who passed away last year from a rare blood cancer. Paul and I knew each other for many years and our careers kept bringing us back together — from Meto, to Dematic and his Icon Integration business, to Honeywell Voice and later Körber. We were actually talking about working together again through his new business, Likeminds, when he became ill. Paul had beaten his cancer and gone into remission. Then it came back. And it took him incredibly quickly. Having now had my own life turned upside down by serious illness — and, strangely enough, finding myself diagnosed with a rare blood cancer as part of it — Paul’s story hits differently. This one’s for you, Paul. ❤️🚴

My Story

10 Sep 2026

This October, I’m taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge for the fifth time, raising money to help fight kids’ cancer.

This year will be very different.

In previous challenges I’ve ridden up to 2,000 km. After missing the past two years, I’m returning with a target of just 100 km — but those 100 km may be my biggest challenge yet.

At the end of 2025 my life changed dramatically. A neurological event led to months of hospital stays, tests, scans and a brain biopsy, and eventually a diagnosis of Primary CNS Vasculitis, a rare disease affecting the blood vessels in my brain.

Since then, I’ve also been diagnosed with Polycythaemia Vera, a form of blood cancer, dealt with blood clots in my leg and lungs, and developed osteopaenia and multiple spinal compression fractures.

Last month I completed six months of chemotherapy. Much of 2026 has been about treatment, rehabilitation and learning to manage pain and fatigue while slowly rebuilding my strength.

So there won’t be any long road rides this October. My 100 km will be completed on an exercise bike, fitted in around appointments, recovery and what my body allows me to do each day.

For me, this challenge is now about much more than kilometres. It gives me another goal in my recovery, helps me rebuild my fitness and, most importantly, gives me an opportunity to give something back.

After everything others have done to support me this year, that means a lot.

I now know what it’s like for life to suddenly revolve around hospitals, test results and treatments.

But I’m an adult dealing with this.

Kids shouldn’t have to.

So I’m back for number five — 100 km, $500 and one pedal at a time.

Please support my challenge by making a donation through my fundraising page to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Together, we can save little lives.

Thanks for your support.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

1,133 km Ridden

$2,710 Raised

2020
1,917 km Ridden

$2,501 Raised

2021
882 km Ridden

$1,164 Raised

2022
530 km Ridden

$1,314 Raised

2023
Ridden

$1,323 Raised

2026

4,551 km

Ridden

$9,012

Raised

My Challenge

7.9 km ride - GCC Day 18 Ride 11 - Sunday, October 18, 2026

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10.0 km ride - GCC Day 17 Ride 10 - Saturday, October 17, 2026

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9.2 km ride - GCC Day 16 Ride 9 - Friday, October 16, 2026

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10.3 km ride - GCC Day 14 Ride 8 - Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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6.2 km ride - GCC Day 8 Ride 7 - Thursday, October 8, 2026

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10.0 km ride - GCC Day 7 Ride 6 - Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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7.5 km ride - GCC Day 6 Ride 5 - Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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8.3 km ride - GCC Day 5 Ride 4 - Monday, October 5, 2026

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6.6 km ride - GCC Day 3 Ride 3 - Saturday, October 3, 2026

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6.2 km ride - GCC Day 2 Ride 2 - Friday, October 2, 2026

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My Sponsors

Kick Cancer's Butt Day Matching Donation

“Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$201.83
Received this donation 12 days ago

Anthony
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 11 days ago

Anthony

“Thank you so much!!”

Thank you so much!!
Christine

“You do the hard part - all I do is fill out a form. You are an inspiration. Bike well.”
$103.50
Received this donation 21 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks Chris. Possibly my toughest yet but I’ll do my best!”

Thanks Chris. Possibly my toughest yet but I’ll do my best!
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 13 days ago

Anthony

“Thank you so much for your generous donation.”

Thank you so much for your generous donation.
Jane Sheaves
$103.50
Received this donation 21 days ago

Anthony

“https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/donate/thank-you/1269380 Thanks so much Jane 😍”

https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/donate/thank-you/1269380 Thanks so much Jane 😍
Lai Yin (Elsie) Hooi

“"You Can Do It!" (from Rob Schneider)”
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks Elsie. Great to see you yesterday too. I’ll come back to you re: November. Have a good trip.”

Thanks Elsie. Great to see you yesterday too. I’ll come back to you re: November. Have a good trip.
Anne McKinnon

“Sorry to hear of your own health challenges Anthony. Wishing you all the best for your recovery and your endeavours to help others.”
$51.75
Received this donation 11 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks so much Anne. Really appreciated.”

Thanks so much Anne. Really appreciated.
Bryan Goodall

“Anthony, I wish you all the best with your recovery and to have a go at what sounds the most challenging 100km's.”
$51.75
Received this donation 19 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks so much Bryan.”

Thanks so much Bryan.
Anonymous

“Wishing you the best for your journey and recovery. Happy pedaling, mate, You can do it!”
$51.75
Received this donation 8 days ago

Anthony
Colin McIntosh

“Keep fighting, stay strong!”
$51.75
Received this donation 10 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks Colin. It takes more than that to keep me down! Thanks for the donation.”

Thanks Colin. It takes more than that to keep me down! Thanks for the donation.
Jelle

“Good on you Anthony! Wishing you all the best mate.”
$51.75
Received this donation 12 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks mate. Hope you and the family are well.”

Thanks mate. Hope you and the family are well.
Karen Kennedy
$51.75
Received this donation 12 days ago

Anthony

“Thank you Karen!!”

Thank you Karen!!
Richard Whetton
$51.75
Received this donation 20 days ago

Anthony

“Thank you very much Richard. I hope your well.”

Thank you very much Richard. I hope your well.
Scotty J Christiansen

“Well done mate a massive thing you are doing and all the very best and catch up soon!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 18 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks mate, good luck with your swim next month too”

Thanks mate, good luck with your swim next month too
Michael Frith
$50
Received this donation 20 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks so much!!!”

Thanks so much!!!
Ben Dyson

“Good luck Anthony - both in ride and recovery.”
$25.88
Received this donation 13 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks Ben! Appreciate it. Hope the weather gods for golf smile this Spring and Summer.”

Thanks Ben! Appreciate it. Hope the weather gods for golf smile this Spring and Summer.
Ajay Kulkarni

“Please accept my small contribution for a great cause !”
$20.70
Received this donation 20 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks for your support Ajay. Appreciate it and hope you are well.”

Thanks for your support Ajay. Appreciate it and hope you are well.
Eileen

“All the best Anthony”
$20.70
Received this donation 13 days ago

Anthony

“Thanks Eileen! Hope you and the family are keeping you on your toes.”

Thanks Eileen! Hope you and the family are keeping you on your toes.
Eleanor

“Good luck Anthony”
$20.70
Received this donation 40 days ago

Anthony

“Thank you so much Eleanor. Really appreciated your support and generosity Anthony”

Thank you so much Eleanor. Really appreciated your support and generosity Anthony
Anthony Beavis

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 74 days ago

Anthony