'Papa was an absolute legend' – charity cyclist dies one day after riding across Australia
82-year-old Bob Montgomery and his grandson Tom had just completed a 5,200km ride raising funds for a Motor Neurone Disease charity
Papa Bob Montgomery, an 82-year-old legend, passed away just one day after finishing a remarkable 5,290-kilometre road-cycling expedition across Australia. Accompanied by his 18-year-old grandson Tom Malcolm, Montgomery completed the journey in just 41 days, cycling from Broome in Western Australia to Bowral in New South Wales. They rode an average of 160km each day, raising money for a charity that supports individuals living with motor neurone disease (MND), a condition that affected one of Montgomery's cousins.
The charity, MND NSW, described Montgomery as a cherished friend and tireless supporter, emphasizing the deep impact he had on raising vital funds and awareness for the disease. Over the years, Montgomery had participated in several long-distance charity bike rides across Australia, raising significant sums for various causes, including Huntington's Disease and MND.
With a final ride dubbed "One Last Ride," Montgomery aimed to raise $500,000 in donations or sponsorship for MND research, honoring those affected by the disease. His granddaughter, Camille, remembered him fondly, describing him as a cycling enthusiast who loved nutrition and sharing his passion for the sport with his grandson.
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