Well after months and months of preparation the Tour de Cure 08, Melbourne to Sydney ride was finally upon us. 18 of the 28 original Tour de Cure (TDC) team were back to take on the next challenge and joined by 12 new recruits who each bring their own unique qualities which are sure to make this TOUR as memorable as the first.
Seeing 23 TDC'rs at the airport, each in their TDC kit, logo's a blaze, POWERADE bags covering 1/2 the departures terminal was quite the site.....Tom our newest HOGBIN to ride the tour appears quite comfortable amongst the see of blue.......these uni students can sleep anywhere!
TRAVEL FORCE who are again back to help us find a cure did a sensational job getting 35 TDC'rs + family who came to send us off to Melbourne for our launch. I don't think the Qantas group check in person had ever seen so many smiling faces
Making friends on the plane, Amy must have thought this little girl had some pocket money to donate to the Tour.............
The staff at Quality Hotel Batmans on Collins were sensational. Catering to our nervous energy they gladly accomodate our many strange requests. The Hotel is located in a convenient position close to the centre of Melbourne and opposite the train station. Extremely handy for anyone travelling to Melbourne and looking for a great place to stay
Final Preparations and briefings filled the minds of all as to why we were here. Hearing from Max, Dawn and Jay who came to speak with us on behalf of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, NBCF and Camp Quality we got to understand just how much this ride means to so many people. The hope that lies in each and every cancer sufferer, survivor and their families that one day we will find a cure is enough to make us all want to ride the tallest mountain
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