Darcy Elbourne
- National: 280th
- State: 100th in NSW
I'm Riding For
Super Sienna
I am humbled to be supporting an awesome ambassador of this years Great Cycle challenge. At just 3 years old, this little cutie has been diagnosed in March with melanoma.
My Story
Yes I'm onto it again this October taking part in the 2025 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
This year see me as a seven year veteran in the support of the battle in fighting childhood cancer. Whilst the kms achieved and money raised has always been way beyond my expectation. The generosity of my sponsors has been fantastic and has spurred me on to go further on my bike.
Whilst I have constantly set the figure of 1000kms each October, my progress in support of riding to fight kids cancer has become my personal virtual journey around Australia and to date that odyssey would have me in the Kimberlie's around Kunanurra , some 5083kms from home. With another 1000kms this year it will see me placed around Broome on the west coast.
So Why, what keeps me going? Because right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and sadly, 3 die every week.
With the excellent support I have received from everyone so far and again this year ensures my quest to contribute to efforts of those researchers who are closer to finding more treatments and cures for childhood cancer.
In advance, may I thankyou and I am deeply grateful for your incredible support - its inspiring.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
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
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449 km Ridden$764 Raised2019
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531 km Ridden$850 Raised2020
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1,001 km Ridden$1,083 Raised2021
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1,072 km Ridden$3,306 Raised2022
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1,000 km Ridden$2,123 Raised2023
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1,029 km Ridden$3,248 Raised2024
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1,001 km Ridden$2,434 Raised2025
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1,001 km Ridden$2,434 Raised2026
My Challenge
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Last Day- Scones Ride
3 Nov 2025It was down to the wire to complete my 1000km challenge ride on the last day of the month. Able to cross the finish line to be greeted by the Pit Crew. Best scones on the coast 👌 yum. Love the journey and support during October.
Posted 89 days ago -
Day 28 "On the way home now "
27 Oct 202599 km to go and rain forecast for the rest of the week. It's doable, and I will give it a good crack.
Yesterday's ride, i took out a flock of ducks coming. off the Dawson River bridge. I don't know who got the biggest fright, all ok.
Posted 96 days ago -
Day 20 and Rolling 👍
20 Oct 2025Nice day out to Coopernook and back to crack the 800Kms so far this month. Parts of the road was one lane and 40kms speed limited so it not so hectic. Yesterday was a bit tough riding into the stiff northeaster. You still have time to support the kids.
Posted 103 days ago -
Crashed Through The 700kms Mark
17 Oct 2025A big push today with a mighty 63kms to over 700kms on day 17. Great ride out via Ghinni, Motro and then up through upper Lansdowne and home. Bike and rider both going well.
Posted 107 days ago -
Halfway Recap
13 Oct 2025Yes I'm on a roll, can you believe it that I have ridden 524kms so far towards my 1000km goal...WOW.
It's a special milestone to have reached halfway in my challenge.
So no time to stop rolling now and receiving the dollars to support the vital research to end childhood cancer and save little lives.
So far:-
1 x flat tyre
A couple of Magpie swoops
Chased by seven dogs all at once
Posted 110 days ago -
DISASTER at 267
7 Oct 2025All smooth sailing till disaster struck at 267 kms just 3 kms from home. Back tyre flat as!!! Looks like I picked up a fencing staple. However, at the kerbside, I was unable to remove it with my fingers. An embarrassing walk home.
Once consoled it required my trusty side cutters to delicately remove to my surprise a fastening pin. All repaired and ready to go again.
Posted 116 days ago -
Recap first 5 Days
5 Oct 2025Been a good start with 240kms completed. Some rides were on the limit with strong head winds.
Posted 118 days ago -
One Sleep To Go
30 Sep 2025Here we go! One sleep to go! For we ride tomorrow.
I'm ready (and excited) to start my 1000km challenge. Prepped and ready to roll. Seats adjusted, tyres pumped and I ready to jump on my bike to ride fight kids cancer. Follow my progress on my page at: greatcyclechallenge.com
au/Riders/DarcyElbourne
I look forward to your support.
Darcy
Posted 123 days ago -
Magpie Attack
24 Sep 2025On my training ride today, I came under a serious magpie attack outward bound near the Big Oyster. Luckily, there was no repeat performance on the homeward leg. Looks like I will have to run the gauntlet every time I head north out of town.
However, not long now to doing some serious kms.
Posted 129 days ago -
Riding for Audrey with love ❤️
24 Sep 2025It that time of year again as I set off in the Great Cycle Challenge. This year I'm riding for Audrey. At just 1year-old she has been diagnosed with grade 4 medulloblasdtoma in March just after first birthday.
She has endured multiple surgeries including a 12-hour surgery to remove the majority of her 4.5cm tumour, intensive chemotherapy and countless other pokes, prods and procedures.
So, I'll be riding for Audrey and I chase down the kms.
I am looking forward to your support of me and Audrey in this year Challenge.
Posted 130 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$410.39Received this donation 115 days ago -
Anonymous
$274.28Received this donation 100 days ago -
John Smith
“I know you can do it so peddle on but be wary of those nasty pot holes. Smithy”
$274.28Received this donation 115 days ago
Darcy
“Hi John and Caroline, Thanks for your support. It's very easy, much appreciated. Since I have been riding 7 years now in the Great Cycle Challenge, I have raised $13756. Once again, thanks for your support 🙌”
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Wayne and Lyn
“All the best for your challenge! Keep safe and keep those wheels rolling!”
$207Received this donation 92 days ago
Darcy
“Thanks, Lyn & Wayne. Your support is very special to me. So far, in the 7 years I've been riding in the Great Cycle Challenge, I have raised $13756. Once again, thanks ❤️”
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Match Day Matching Donation
“Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to fight kids' cancer!”
$132.58Received this donation 100 days ago -
Robert Waller
“Well Darcy great initiative”
$124.20Received this donation 113 days ago -
Kylie
“We're so proud of your seven year commitment to raising funds and awareness of this really important cause. Ride well. Lots of love, Kylie, Ben, Kitty and Charlie Xxx”
$103.50Received this donation 115 days ago -
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$101.42Received this donation 122 days ago -
The "Hub" Community Market - Taree
“Very good community support - Thanks Taree Rotary Club.”
$83Received this donation 133 days ago -
Hub Bucket Donations 18 Oct.
“Big shout out to the Rotary Club of Taree for their support at the Hub Community markets. Great to catch up with a lot of friends and others for their encouragement of my efforts. Thanks, Darcy”
$81Received this donation 105 days ago -
Alan Lyons
“Well done Darcy.0”
$72.45Received this donation 111 days ago -
Barry Holt
“Ride on Darcy”
$72.45Received this donation 108 days ago -
Jenny Farrell
“Sorry this is late, Dad. I’m so proud of all you do. ♥️”
$51.75Received this donation 88 days ago
Darcy
“Thanks for your donation and support. It came down to the wire as I only finished my 1000 km on the 31st. I am very happy with the results as now my total fundraising over the 7 years is $13000+”
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S Stokes
“Well done Darcy”
$51.75Received this donation 112 days ago -
Anonymous
“Generous lady donated $50 to Marg at Raw Sugar whilst I was on the Group Ride.”
$50Received this donation 111 days ago -
Fred Wilde
“Keep up the great work.”
$50Received this donation 137 days ago -
allan & nola bath. Great work Darcy
$36.23Received this donation 130 days ago -
Brian Willey
“A very worthwhile charity. Well done everyone involved.”
$36.23Received this donation 112 days ago
Darcy
“Thanks for your support, Brian. You have always been a great supporter of me. Darcy”
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LYNETTE RYAN
$36.23Received this donation 122 days ago -
Rick Kernick
“Good on you, Darcy.”
$20.70Received this donation 150 days ago