The 2020 Bondi2Berry and Bondi2BlueMtns bike rides raised over $180,000 that contributed to funding a research project at the Dementia Research Centre at Macquarie University. The research concentrates on the development of an innovative nanotechnology to halt the spread of hyperphosphorylated tau protein in Alzheimer’s disease. Thanks to Dr Janet Van Eersel at Macquarie University for […]
On Saturday 6 March 2021 a group of 37 dedicated riders and 14 event crew set off on the inaugural Bondi2BlueMtns Ride to Remember. It was an epic 4 days of riding, over 650km and 8,000m of elevation. Over $100,000 was raised to help research for a cure. Thank you to our event partners and […]
The Bondi2BlueMtns Ride to Remember is on schedule to take place from 6 to 9 March 2021. Forty riders will ride 650kms over four days visiting the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Goulburn and Kiama.
In 2019 combined fundraising attained from the Bondi2Berry and Bondi2Brighton bike rides contributed to funding a research project at Macquarie University – Cage vs Age. The research concentrates on the development of an innovative nanotechnology to halt the spread of hyperphosphorylated tau protein in Alzheimer’s disease. Thanks to Dr Andrew Care and Miss India Boyton […]
Thank you to Sky News for the live cross to the Brainfood Breakfast BBQ at the Sydney Fish Market with Chef Jason Roberts. https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_6076389762001?fbclid=IwAR0P7VOOFwIbBWxwhBHwFNRedCu-NXdlvCYQb3eVlFbqcG3k1HUJtwx8BEk
On Saturday 7 September 130 riders will take off from Bondi Beach to Berry on the annual bike ride to raise funds to support the work of Dementia Australia. Organisers Nick Young and Pierre Sullivan have first-hand experience of the disease. Both of Mr Young’s grandmothers passed away after living with dementia and his father […]
Why were you inspired to take part in last year’s B2B? My initial reason for taking part in the 2017 ride was to simply give back to the community and to those in need. However, during the group training rides and the the day of the event, it gave me a chance to better understand […]
Why were you inspired to take part in last year’s B2B? My grandad passed away at the beginning of 2018 having suffered from Alzheimer’s for many years. Watching such a strong person deteriorate from this disease is heart breaking for all those who love them, so the opportunity to raise funds for an organisation that […]
Why were you inspired to take part in last year’s B2B? Having seen firsthand with my grandmother and other close family friends how devastating this disease can be, I wanted to be part of the event to help raise the much-needed funds and awareness to assist others now and into the future. Watching your loved […]
Why were you inspired to take part in last year’s B2B? After my mum was diagnosed with Dementia (Early Onset Alzheimers) I quickly became absorbed in learning about the disease and what it is. By being a part of this ride, I get to put my body on the line to help raise much needed […]