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Charity Bicycle Ride from Perth to Sydney in 13 Days – Starting 1 Nov

Announcement posted by Interpro People 16 Oct 2015

300km/day to raise funds and awareness of beyondblue. Interviews Available.

Sydney, NSW 16 October 2015:  41-year-old Sydney resident Fraser Gordon will cycle from Perth to Sydney in 13 days straight to raise awareness of depression and mental health issues. He has partnered with beyondblue, a national initiative to support those with anxiety and depression. “An estimated 3 million people in Australia face mental health issues every day,” said Fraser. “beyondblue helped me when I went through a difficult period in my life, and this is my way of giving back.”

Fraser, an avid cyclist and fitness enthusiast who has completed endurance rides and competed in Iron Man events admits that this is his plan is an ambitious one, averaging just over 300km every day, at an average speed of 24kph. “Some days will be filled with hills, and others along some of the longest, flatted, straightest stretches or road in the world.”

Fortunately, Fraser will not be undertaking the journey alone. “My employer has been incredible, giving me the time off to ride across the country, as well as providing a support vehicle and driver to follow with supplies and thankfully give me sleep.” Which is not to say he hasn’t met with some resistance. “Everyone looks a bit bewildered when I explain the plan. A lot of people ask me if I’m serious. But everyone’s been very supportive.”

The ride begins from Perth on 1 November and finishes in Bondi at 6pm on 13 November.

Interviews can be arranged in the evenings where he stops, both by phone and in person.  Fraser is Sydney-based and available via video and phone from 27-30 October. Please schedule an interview through Justin Cleveland on 0426 829 404.

Web: Fraser's donation page on EverdayHero.com: http://give.everydayhero.com/au/perth-to-sydney-charity-bike-ride

Video: See Fraser discussing his plans and the reaction here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnW-05GtDxM