Charity cyclist, 82, dies a day after 3,300 mile ride across Australia
Summary
Bob Montgomery, an 82-year-old cyclist, completed a 3,300-mile bike ride across Australia to raise money for a motor neurone disease (MND) charity. He died peacefully a day after finishing the ride, which he completed with his 18-year-old grandson.Key Facts
- Bob Montgomery cycled from Broome in Western Australia to Bowral, near Sydney.
- The ride covered 3,300 miles (5,300 km) and took six weeks.
- He and his grandson raised about A$105,000 (around $74,000) for an MND charity.
- This was his sixth fundraising ride for MND NSW, a cause personal to him.
- Montgomery lost a cousin to MND, motivating his fundraising efforts.
- His wife, Jenny, was with him when he passed away peacefully.
- The local community welcomed him with applause at the ride’s end.
- MND NSW's chief executive praised Montgomery as a dedicated supporter and friend.
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