How far have I cycled?
On the cycling days I managed to ride:
Taupo: 23.77km
Wanganui: 26.98km
Blenheim: 37.02km
Hokitika: 35.89km
Wanaka: 29.65
Total : 170km
My Challenge
I am delighted to be supporting Multiple Sclerosis News Zealand and MS Taranaki by participating in Bangers to Bluff 2024, where teams are challenged to drive a ‘banger’ from Auckland to Bluff, on roads less travelled.
To spread awareness of MS, I will head out at the crack of dawn, ahead of the rally bangers, to cycle as far as possible before getting caught (weather permitting!). Last year this was between 20-40km per day.
Who will get furthest? The ‘banger’ or the bike?
If you have a Strava account and wish to follow me, log into your account and search for Graham Walker.
Why?
In my early days of diagnosis of Primary Progressive MS, I was told the importance of exercise to take control of this condition. “Use it or lose it” the Neurological Physiotherapists said. So it really was a no-brainer, neurological condition and all, to pursue cycling as my exercise vehicle.
My reasons for attempting this are 3 fold; to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis, to raise money for the combined Bangers to Bluff charities and, lastly, quite simply, because exercise is medicine.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$250
Rick P
$210
Stevie & Todd
Go Graham!
$105
Joan Sutherland
See you and the team in Bluff!
$105
Jan Broad
Look to catching up in Bluff
$67.20
Sonja Vennik
You are an outstanding example & a hard working advocate, who walks-the-walk & talks-the-talk 😎👍 Wishing you the beat of everything, as you head on the road challenge trip 🚴✅
$52.50
Anonymous
Good on you Graham!
$41.60
Mike And Nicky Tapp
Gooooo Graham. May the weather gods be in your favour
$31.50
Anne N Peter Hawkins
Go well Graham
$31.50
C&s
You’re an inspiration, thanks Graham for your support in our fundraising bid. Keep safe and have a blast!
$31.50
Amanda Rose
Go Graham, we're behind you every peddle of the way!
$26.25
Sue Chapman
$21
Mary Eden
$21
Gail Christiansen
Such and inspirational man. A real role model. Let nothing stand in your way. A positive attitude will win the day. MS couldn't have a better spokesperson.
$21
Allison Clark
You rock. Hope you are on next year's bike film festival if you filmed your ride.
$10.50
Celia
Good on you Graham !
$5
Emily Muggeridge
Thank you for your support of those impacted by Multiple Sclerosis, you are a true inspiration.
Have a great trip Graham. An awesome way to raise funds and awareness for MSNZ. Keep up the exercise. Safe travels.