Perth to Melb 4 BC

By David W

My Activity Tracking

3,505
kms

My target 3500 kms

I've created this page because I want to make a difference.

My name is David W, and I’m cycling 3,500 km from Perth to Melbourne to raise funds and awareness for towards supporting vital brain cancer research and families affected across Australia.


In January this year, I agreed to take on this challenge… despite the fact that I hadn’t ridden a bike in almost six years. I’m now in the middle of an incredibly intense training block, with only 3.5 months to build from zero base fitness to the capability required to complete a ride of this scale.

The effort, discomfort, and uncertainty involved in this journey mirror in a small way the fight faced by those living with brain cancer. That purpose is what drives every kilometer.

I have two small healthy children and to find that brain cancer kills more children in Australian than any other disease is not good enough!

I'm inspired by the work of Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer, so I wanted to raise money by fundraising my way.

Please help me support vital brain cancer research. The more people that know about Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family.

We're on a mission to support the brilliant researchers working hard to find a cure for brain cancer.

Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!

 

My Achievements

Fundraising page

Updated Profile Pic

Added a Blog Post

Received 5 Donations

Reached Goal

Increased Target

Thank you to my Sponsors

$5k

Anonymous

Amazing challenge and an incredible cause. I would normally say listen to your body. But in this case, don’t listen to your body 😅 Best of luck for the 3,500km ride. Huge effort.

$5k

Mjc Tile & Stone

$3k

Ald Expert

$2.14k

Fora Construction And Fitout

$2.11k

Nuttall Family

Well done! Awesome job so far! All downhill from here!!!

$2k

Fabcon

Incredible mate! Massive undertaking & a great cause. All the best!

$1.9k

Anonymous

$1.8k

Ams Technology Group Melbourne Pty Ltd

AMS Group proudly supporting David Woolsey’s Perth to Melbourne Charity Ride Raising funds for Brain Cancer Research

$1.5k

Concept Ceilings

Good Luck David - such a wonderful cause & a mammoth effort!

$1.06k

Murray Lees

Hey Dave! Lovely to meet you today! All the best for the ride’

$1.06k

Katie Ellis

Unbelievable effort, David!

$1.06k

Form+function

Best of Luck

$1.06k

Deague Group

Wishing you all the very best David. A very worthy cause and we are thrilled to be able to support you.

$1.06k

Alan Black

Good luck Dave, keep the wheels turning.

$1.06k

Prima Architectural (vic) Pty Ltd

From all of us at Prima, best of luck on this incredible journey. An inspiring effort for a great cause. Wishing you strength, safe travels, and plenty of tailwinds.

$1.06k

Sra Plumbing Group

$1.06k

Ae Smith, Nuvo & Envar

What a crazy, awesome goal achieved! Also, fantastic charity to support.

$1,000

Aussie Pallets

GO dave!

$1,000

App Paint Solutions Pty Ltd

$750

Kade Brakey

Keep it going mate, amazing work so far.

$529

M2pm

$529

Birak Pty Ltd

$529

Elecflight

Dave, love your work mate huge effort! Your golf ball is clearly allergic to sand the Nullarbor should be no worries 😄

$529

Seon Solutions

Goodluck mate, all the best!

$529

Tony Davidson

Well done mate, huge effort!

$529

Gallagher Jeffs Pty Ltd

$529

The Paterson's

$529

Geoff Dargan

Well done Dave from team Aston

$517

Nik Tabain - Gray Puksand

Great cause - best wishes

$500

Laura And Jason Folino

Good luck mate and as Dory says…. When it gets tough just keep swimming

$500

Ben T

Go you good thing Dave Happy to donate as long as you don’t show me a photo of you in lycra Only advice - remember what Jens Vogt used to say when it got tough - “Shutup Legs”

$500

Emanate Design

Best of luck you crazy bastard Unbelievable effort Best of luck

$500

Rob Ashby

Go well, my friend.

$500

Dubes

Wudinnya know it!!!

$500

Danish Eiderdowns

Awesome work Dave ! From all at Danish Eiderdowns

$410

Wudinna Pub Night Donation

Thank you for calling to Wudinna

$400

Saint James Construction. Campbell, Tim And Jase

Amazing work mate and such a great cause. Good luck over the last few days. You’ve done everyone proud

$400

Anonymous

$371.35

Sophie Safrin

Go get it Dave! If anyone can do this it’s you.

$293.15

Anonymous

$267.25

Peter Tonks

Keep pedalling

$267.25

Loop Solutions

Good Luck Dave and Team, amazing ride for a great cause...all the best from the team at LOOP!

$267.25

Justin Hutton

$267.25

Jolliffe Plumbing

Good stuff wools, keep up the good work. In case you missed the results, the swans beat the pies mate. Hot pies.

$267.25

Anonymous

Life can be Short ! "Make Every Day Count". I'm not sure as to why I've not seen this young man (David Woolsey) on the Tour de France ? Perhaps it's because Charity begins at Home? We offer our congratulations to all who are supporting & co ordinating this Mammoth Effort ! Barry & Cathryn SKIPSEY

$250

Adam Folino

Good luck mate! 3,500km is a freakin long way. Embrace the pain.

$250

Melbourne Elite Plumbing

Great work Gentlemen, one of you will most likely find it easier than the other but keep pushing !

$250

Anonymous

$250

Tango Projects

Hugh effort Dave for a great cause. Love ya work. Team Tango

$230.69

Adrian Mayer

That sounds like quite the Strava log. Be sure to get a good playlist organised.

$217.10

Harper B

Incredible!! Stay strong, you've got this.

$215

Michael Fox

You’re crazy Cuz

$215

Rob Heggie

Good work Woolsey! You will smash it.

$215

Haran & Racquel

Ripper effort mate. You’re crazy! Looking forward to having a beer on your return. BTW when you’re in Perth maybe give the WCE some tips on effort.

$215

Milly

Perth to Melbourne in 2 weeks is insanity but if anyone can do it, it's you! Also, I’ve claimed your office while you’re gone...good luck, Woolsey.

$215

Plumbhq

$215

Glenn Tilton

Great cause and what a challenge!

$215

Courtney Tonks

Huge effort Dave and great charity!

$215

Rachel Brock

Well done Dave (and Pete) such an incredible cause. Stay safe and keep on pedalling 🚲🚲

$215

Andrew Juda

Good on you mate, massive effort!!! Shows how deep someone can dig for a good cause!

$215

Beaumont Du Preez

Great effort mate and for a good cause! Looking forward to catching up to hear about the struggles…. And that first hill 😀

$215

Anonymous

$215

Planex

When in doubt just go BANG!

$211

Eddy Reymond

$200

Larry

$200

Boony

Good luck Woolsey! A phenomenal effort for an incredible cause. We will be cheering you on from a far! You got this!

$200

Morgan Ward

You’re doing something great mate

$200

Mick B

Superstar mate. Your grit and determination is inspiring. Get it done ✅

$162.75

Bates Smart

$162.75

James Doyle

Awesome effort

$162.75

Mel

On ya Dave!!!

$160

Tracey / Penelope / Sonia / Bakery On Broadway - Wycheproof

$107

Peter Kang

$106.12

Mitch Jackson

Keep crushing it mate!

$106.12

Ann Melrose

$106.12

Tim Farley

Perth to Melbourne? You are a cyclopath... Enjoy the ride mate. Beyond impressed ✊️🚴‍♀️

$106.12

Maurizio Toniolo

You are an absolute legend mate! Get those legs pumping, ride safe and enjoy a nice cold one when you arrive in Melbourne!

$106.12

Taj Darvall

Go Dave!

$106.12

Chris Tillman

Huge effort mate. What a legend.

$106.12

Peter Walsh

Bon Chance David! Amongst the challenge I hope there are amazing times seeing our Great country!

$106.12

Lisa

Legend go well this is phenomenal

$106.12

Jorob Plumbing Services

$106.12

Peter Zapantis

Huge effort here mate for a great cause. Looking forward to the welcome home party!

$106.12

Stix

Well done Wools, super proud of this adventure and I am sure you will smash it! Good to send you off from Perth! Cheers, Stix

$106.12

Hayden Salau

Keep peddling mate! Inspirational stuff. Look forward to seeing you at the finishing line 💪

$106.12

Lyn Kelly

Amazing stamina to you both. Good luck with it all.

$106.12

Eugene Wong

Go Woolsey!

$106.12

David Milutin

David, Hats off to you mate, you have taken on a massive task for a great cause. There are not many willing or capable of doing what you have committed to.

$106.12

Lorna Hogg

$106.12

Steven Soo & Elisia Ren

Huge respect for taking this on.

$106.12

Heidi Gilbert

You are doing an amazing job, David!

$106.12

Brent

onya big dog massive effort.

$106.12

Nicholas Smith

Good on you Dave! Amazing effort. Keep going!

$106.12

Daniel Norman

$106.12

Zak Stockley

Great effort mate hope the legs are holding up!

$106.12

Max From Cuduna

Donated on the road in Ceduna

$106.12

Chloe Rowarth

Wow David! What an incredible challenge to take on for such an important cause. Wishing you strength and hopefully plenty of tailwinds along the way 😊👏🏼

$106.12

Donald And Kylie Bartley

$106.12

Rob Close

Keep at it mate! Top work.

$106.12

Shanae

Amazing Effort Dave. Love showing my kids that one person can do great things for others and with his body and mind! So cool ✌️❤️

$106.12

Taj Darvall

Keep going Dave! Nearly there...

$106.12

The Morrison Family (leah, Chad & Kids)

What a legend!!! Keep pushing and digging deep. You should be so proud!!!

$106.12

Lee Rus

You are an inspiration to all .,....be proud of what you achieve 💕

$106.12

Jack Sullivan

$106.12

Carol.curran

What a great schemes.

$106.12

Kerrie And John Markham

Proud of you Dave and the great team behind you.

$106.12

Goodes & Loz

Absolute legend Wools keep goin bro doing everyone proud mate. One of a kind

$106.12

Nic Skehan

Impressive work so far, Dig deep, nearly there Dave!

$106.12

Pol

Well done. Champion! Keep going! You got this.

$106.12

Sherilee Meech

Fantastic effort guys. Be so very proud of yourselves. Cheers. Xx

$106.12

Nick Greally

$106.12

Leeonie

$106.12

Anonymous

My sister has just been told she has brain cancer,Have enjoyed watching your daily ride,Take care,and thank you.Maree

$106.12

Salvatore Di Lorenzo

Great cause to support. Go Dave!

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Essential Trade Wear

Love your work legend!!

$106.12

Lee V

I’d struggle to drive that far!! You are phenomenal and still smiling 👏👏

$106.12

Ryan Heath

Great effort mate.

$106.12

Brigid Campbell

$106.12

Natasha Ellis

Bring it home, Dave!

$106.12

Nicole Pollak

Well done you, so amazing!

$106.12

Kath Mcdonald

You are one amazing human

$106.12

Colleen

Well done inspirational

$106.12

Julieanne

Well done Dave & Team amazing effort

$106.12

Jessica Hill

Amazing effort 🙌 wonderful cause

$106.12

Mike And Rita Dwyer

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Andrew Stent

Amazing effort and cause, congratulations mate!

$103.72

Andrea Everett

Thankyou for riding for Brain cancer.

$103.72

Jess Ostrom

$100

Huy Chau

All the best mate! This is an awesome challenge. Love it.

$100

Anonymous

David your the man - great ride ,great cause

$100

Jo Cuduna

Donated on the road to cuduna

$100

Stuart Noble

$100

Danielle Boon- Paegert

Go Woolsie!!! You are seriously an inspiration ❤️

$88

Daniel Pua

Thank you for rising for those less fortunate - $88 is an auspicious number in our culture - when the going is tough, may the thought of those you're riding for, provide a source of on-going strength - Go Woolsey!

$86.07

Sue .w

You've got this . Your an inspiration too many .. ✨️ ♥️

$80.96

Guilly Pougnet

Love the challenge and the charity, looking foward to hear from you before and after!

$80.96

Greg Horsey

Just did 1000ks in 7days with Chain Reaction raising funds for Monash Childrens and Starlight foundation.. What an epic ride in front of you Good Luck mate

$80.96

Cath Couacaud

Onya Woolsey!!

$80.96

Alex Chambers

Amazing work Dave - Good luck!!

$80.96

Andrew Woolsey Karen Woolsey Marg Woolsey John Randall

good luck guys great job

$80.96

Vanessa Borg

you got this dave

$80.96

De Haan Family

$80.96

Leela Darvall

Go David - great cause!

$75

Natasha Ellis

Go Dave, so proud to know the man behind this epic journey!

$75

Robyn F

Amazing efforts. Well done on your journey and your strength and determination 👏💜

$60

Shane The Truck Driver

$60

Jenn Stephen’s Wycheproof

$59.08

Andrew Bell

Wishing you all the success for the ride. An amazing challenge for an amazing cause.

$54.84

Anonymous

$54.84

Anonymous

$54.84

Anonymous

Good luck Dave ! That’s going to hurt ! Ant and Ness Smith

$54.84

Laurence Fox

Good luck, hope all goes well.

$54.84

Danny Mckenzie

$54.84

Cam Strickling

$54.84

Owen Lewis

Good luck mate hope you crush it!

$54.84

Edwina Dankha

Well done DW - you got this!!!

$54.84

Ryan

Good Luck! Fanatastic cause!

$54.84

Mak Stowers

Good luck mate. Rip in.

$54.84

Doug & Glenise Molloy

$54.84

Milly Courtesy Of Kevin Kevin

Kevin says Go David go!

$54.84

Wanda

Stay safe & thank you!

$54.84

Glen Mcbride

$54.84

Carol Grigarius

Good luck guys

$54.84

Alison

Well done David such a beautiful thing to do

$54.84

Rochelle Jencke

Keep up your great work, .Together we fight to find a cure . Always missing my big bro - Mick Jencke.

$54.84

Carol

What an amazing venture

$54.84

Choi

Go Dave! Cheering you on from Melbourne!

$54.84

Joy Nailon

Enjoy the ride

$54.84

Kayley Whitehouse

Thanks for putting your hand up to do this Dave. If you feel like you have a good tail wind, that's my brother giving you a hand. Safe travels!

$54.84

Glenys Purcell

Amazing effort to raise money for Brain Cancer. Love tuning in to see how you are going.

$54.84

Melanie

In loving memory of our mother Diana

$54.84

Julie Tyrrell

Keep going guys you are amazing.😊😊

$54.84

Katie

Keep pushing, you’re doing a bloody good thing! Well done on Day 5, what an achievement. Look after yourself.

$54.84

Jo Wain

Awesome effort

$54.84

Mark And Anne U

You guys are doing an amazing job! Stay strong 🙂💕

$54.84

Jordan Culley

$54.84

Elizabeth Pisa

Hang in there

$54.84

Jodie Soutter

$54.84

Adrian Hemiak

Hats off to you DW!

$54.84

Rick & Mandy Dubois

Couldn’t make it to meet you at Wudinna Pub, all the best for the ride

$54.84

Louise Smart

$54.84

Anonymous

$54.84

Luke Rodda

Great stuff mate.

$54.84

Kelly De Jong

Go Dave!!

$54.84

Angela

You’re an absolute legend!

$54.84

Kelly

Be proud of the accomplishment you have achieved in the distance you have amazingly done so far! You have got this! Just getting out there is an accomplishment in itself! Keep up it David!!!

$54.84

Andrea Moran

Well done legends 👏 👏👏👏

$54.84

Jenny Stephens

Pure grit

$54.84

Tara Truscott

Well done, keep pedalling.

$54.84

Anonymous

Well done

$54.84

Joe Campisi

Smashing it mate. Well done

$54.84

Jeffna Saw

$54.84

Nic Klein

What a super human effort David….you are doing something incredible for an amazing cause. Great job x

$54.84

Caitlin Stuhlener

Inspiring Dave! Keep those legs turning.

$54.84

Natalie Holmes

Absolute inspiration 🙌

$54.84

Anonymous

Amazing effort. Well done

$54.84

Carrie

Well done!! Massive effort!!

$54.84

Sue

Thank you David. I was diagnosed with an inoperable diffused Grade 2 Astrocytoma tumour in October25. I have completed 30days of radiation and 3 of 12 cycles of chemo. Following your journey is giving me hope. Safe travels🥰

$54.84

Cindy Growcott

Good on you, super impressive, you've made such a huge difference to people's lives!

$54.84

Jen Whyte

Awesome effort. Well done 👏

$54.84

Leesa

$54.84

Alanna

Huge congratulations

$54.84

Peta Alexander

What a feat! Congratulations on both counts, achieving a ride that so few ever will, and making a huge difference in the quest for a cure for brain cancer.

$54.84

Merryl Mchugh

Go you good thing! Yay Pete - another amazing story of you making the world a better place.

$54.84

Hasse Russell

$54.84

Kirsty

$54.84

Jackie Watkins

Brilliant achievement - enormous grit and determination!

$54.84

Rod And Tanya - Pakenham

$54.84

Anonymous

Awesome effort , Congratulations to all involved in such a worthy cause

$54.84

Christos Priftis

Great work mate. Fantastic cause & an incredible journey. Keep smashing it.

$54.84

Will Harris

$53.64

Tingkai & Joy

David you are the BEST… I hope you will be all safe during the ride, and will surely see you in Melbourne office.

$53.64

Connor Thompson

$50

Yazmin Torrentera

What an incredible effort! Good luck :)

$50

Steven Soo

Go Dave!

$50

Tracey Ayto

Such a great cause, wishing you all the best for the long ride into Perth!

$50

Sandy

$50

Ned Meehan

Hi Dave, all the best for the ride!

$50

Pauline

Fantastic job what a inspiration

$50

Linda Harrington

$50

Coffee On Loddon

Absolute legend 👏 wishing you all the best on your final leg.

$50

Jenny

$50

Nath

Huge effort DW, proud to say we have the toughest GM in the industry! Bring it home mate

$50

Emily Stella

Incredible effort!! Well done 👌

$50

Sue

A massive effort to you and your team for a very important cause Rest and enjoy your family time

$50

Lizzy From Berwick

$50

John Van Wisse

$49.83

Sarah Zimmer

All the very best!

$47

Sarina Mccarthy

$44.71

Emily

Well done and thank you!

$44.71

Angela

Doing such a wonderful job. You both rock - Dave you are amazing!

$39.32

Sally Brown

Amazing effort...thank you. 💛👌🏻

$34.96

Cinanni

$33.87

Eve Lockyer

A great cause for amazing Pete and brother

$33.87

Barb & Bill Cox

Keep going, you are doing so well.

$33.87

Patsy-anne

You're a legend

$33.15

Mel Vlachos

Go Dave! Cheering you on from Melbourne. Good luck, hope it all goes well. Amazing effort for a great cause!

$29

Julie Crome

Well done on completion of a mammoth undertaking !! Your effort is so much appreciated 😃👍

$28.90

Anonymous

$28.43

Carol Quinn

All the best.

$28.43

Narelle

Safe travels and well done to you

$28.43

Joan Temperton

A great effort for a great cause

$28.43

Annette

Amazing.

$28.43

Anonymous

$28.43

Tammys Cleaning South East

Great work

$28.43

Jodie B

$28.43

Mathew Grayling

$28.43

Paddy Harrington

Amazing effort Dave. Keep going.

$28.43

Deanne Harper

$28.43

Emily Hicks

Just overtook you between Yalata and Fowlers Bay heading fishing. What a great cause and a huge effort. Well done and good luck!

$28.43

Jane Millington

Inspirational 🚲

$28.43

Peta Alexander

Bloody amazing! You must have a tough bum!

$28.43

Linda Nelson

Fantastic thing that you are doing Pete,David & Dad 👏👏👏🩵🩵🩵

$28.43

Ron Kelly

$28.43

Anonymous

$28.43

Janelle Toczynski

$28.43

Marilyn Hurst

Well done to both of you. Hope you reach your goal.

$28.43

Sharon Johnson

Good job David you are doing us proud

$28.43

Emily Waldron

$28.43

Anonymous

Thank you for un taking this ride. The money raised for research, will help save many lives.

$28.43

Mandy Sutton

You’ve got this Dave, what an inspiration you are 😊

$28.43

Robyn

You can do it

$28.43

Bernadette Parker

Keep up the good work guys

$28.43

Felicity

$28.43

Sellwood Family

What an amazing effort. You are an inspiration.

$28.43

Angela

Doing so well Dave.

$28.43

Johnathon Bouya

$28.43

Jennie Wigg

Well done. Saw you in renmark today.

$28.43

Jason M

Supporting the bloke on the steering wheel your Dad

$28.43

Kelsee Britten

Hope the legs hold up for the home straight!

$28.43

Anonymous

$28.43

Claire Liistro

$28.43

Anonymous

$28.43

Christine Bell

$28.43

Nico

$28.43

Anonymous

$28.43

Anonymous

$28.43

Vicki T

Incredible effort and achievement - well done for a great cause

$28.43

Anonymous

$28.43

Angela

Enormous bloody effort guys. Enjoy the home stretch tomorrow <3

$28.43

Anonymous

$28.43

Judy Allan

Hero status xxxx

$28.43

Kerry Barker

Well done 👏👏

$28.43

Michelle Ahmed Snowdon

Well done! Ty for helping raise awareness and money for research.

$28.43

Vanessa

$28.43

Leanne

What a legend you are. Amazing feat. Well done. 👏👍

$28.43

Carolyn

$28.43

Renee G

Well done, such a great effort!

$28.43

Philippa Langmaid

$28.43

Ev Delves

$28.43

Linda H

I’ve followed you and Pete through this ride. Such an incredible effort. Happy to donate to cancer research having had bc myself. I know how hard it is to do distance cycling. Rest up.

$28.43

Kimberley Bulka

What an amazing journey you have been on Dave. Congratulations

$28.43

Anne Sleep

$28.43

Ang Langham

A massive achievement, congratulations.

$27.83

Simone Wilkins

Thankyou for all your doing to help out the young ones.

$27.83

Jl

Keep pedalling, you’ve got this.

$25

Janelle Toczynski

$25

Debbie Huyskens

$25

Bree Menz

Keep going Dave! Amazing effort!

$25

Tania D

$25

Ser Lee

$25

Anonymous

$25

Tanya

Well done, what a massive achievement!

$23.50

Ian Haby

I don’t like the 9km to work 🚲🚲

$23.50

Jenny Stephens

Powering ever onwards.

$23.50

Marilyn Long

$23.50

Joanne Ryan

$23.50

Anonymous

Keep on keeping on!!!!!!!!!

$23.50

Nicole

Good Luck and stay safe out there keep up the amazing work

$23.50

Julie Riddle

Julie R

$23.50

Kim Lombard

You are amazing, 👏👏💙

$23.50

Cheryl

$23.50

The Ryan's

Amazing effort 👌

$23.50

Jill Lamb

Good luck and well done for an emotional cause

$20

Anonymous

$20

Anonymous

$20

Ladie From Geelong

Great to catch up with you guys

$20

Liz Read

Amazing achievement you should all be very proud of yourselves

$17.66

Knuddy

As a cyclists that is an inspiring ride David well done 👏

$17.66

Margaret And Doug

Our bike helmets are off to you David for choosing such a gruelling activity to fundraise for this worthy cause. A big THANK YOU to you and your support team of Pete and Dad.

$11.80

Ben Dodd

$11.80

Anonymous

Great work

$11.80

Estela Micallef

Go David and Pete. This is an amazing thing you are doing to raise awareness and money for a great cause. You should both be very proud of yourselves.

$11.80

Anonymous

$11.80

Jess

$11.80

Fiona Counsell

You are doing an amazing thing. Keep going you can do it.

$11.80

Loz Kerr

$11.80

Anonymous

Your courage and determination is inspirational. You can do it, nearly there.

$11.80

Kelly Mclean

$10

Anonymous

$10

Therese Laverty

$6.20

Anonymous

$1.95

Sure.

Your doing amazing. Keep going mate!