Vlog #5

It’s getting closer and closer!

What is next? Some of you might have seen it on the site blog, newsletter, on here on the story, or word of mouth. ‘Howlong to Canberra’ A fitting title for a fitting reason. Once again for the @strokefdn Read more in the bio This song reminds me how far we’ve come, but yet, how far we’ve got to go. Once again couldn’t have done this without the help of @azubrecumbents @bendigobankofficial @ambulancevic @spiritoftas thank you! As the image implies, there will be a lot of hills! #4points #3points #2points #stroke #strokeawareness #youngstroke #kidsstroke #disability #recumbents #recumbent #trike #azub #trikes #520 #howlong #canberra

What’s next? #4points #3points #whatsnext #community

It’s all about the quality of life for young people. We reached the 3rd point but there is so much more that needs to be done to raise the awareness!! Edited by: @jacklpardy #4points #3points #tassie #tasmania #youngstrokesurvivor #childhoodstroke #awareness #stroke #strokeawareness #pediatricstroke #inclusion #inclusionmatters #trike #bike #cycle #cyclist #cyclists #everyone #everyonematters #donate #share #help #raiseawareness #matters

There’s no I in TEAM, WE conquered this. #4points #3points #hills #tassie #tasmania #conquer #team #awareness #youngstrokesurvivor #crash #conquered #together #ride #cycling #trike

From finishing up at the furthest point North to finishing down at the furthest point South. Two different EPIC journeys, two different objectives, a million different stories that were told. For me it’s passing through and being embraced by different communities along the way. Their willingness to offer support, to listen, to engage, and to chip $ is one of the main reasons that has made the journeys so vivid in my memories. I want to ask you a question, what’s your definition of community? Feel free to pop it in the comments or not. It’s more a rhetorical question that needs no written answer, just a food for thought approach. Now we get a little down time, to explore other parts of Tassie but I’ll certainly be back and of course more hot content to come! P.S. the Whale isn’t the actual most southerly point (accessible by road) we rode a one kilometre further for a better photo opportunity. #4points #3points #conquered #defeat #communities #community #listen #listening #story #stories #tell #told #offersupport #tasmania #tassie #cocklecreek #hobart #ride #strokeawareness #inclusion #cycle #trike

Past, present and tomorrow. 19kms to go with a lot of hard work in the past. From planning, to executing and before anyone asking what’s next? I’m going to jump in and say, easy tiger, I’ve got some ideas but the how, when I’m not sure. I could say the why though, and you all know it so I don’t need to say it. WHAT AN EPIC JOURNEY, still going 👊🏼 #4points #3points #journey #journeys #tassie #tasmania #epic #inclusion #strokeawareness #childhoodstroke #youngstroke #cycling #cyclists #ridetogether #ride #riding

Can we reach the goal for childhood stroke? @strokefdn Thank you @theoldwoolstore and @jacklpardy #team #together #4points #3points #tassie #tasmania #childhoodstroke #youngstrokesurvivor #trike #recumbenttrike #recumbent #inclusion #inclusionmatters #mission #hobart #friends #better #hills #cycle #cycling

Front of the pack, holding up traffic to highlight that kids suffer strokes too! That’s why WE are doing this. Currently we are sitting at 141k raised over the 4 & 3 points combined. Could we make it to 150k by the end? Donate or if you’re not in the position please share and tell your friends about why we are doing this! It’s the communities that we create, that starts movements! Like @bendigobankofficial To donate link in bio! #4points #3points #tassie #tasmania #dover #hobart #stroke #strokeawareness #youngstroke #youngstrokesurvivor #kidstroke #pediatricstroke #age #cycle #cycling #cyclist #cyclists #ride #riding #awareness #raisingawarenesstogether #raisingawareness #community #communities

The A1 fun. Credit: @jacklpardy #4points #3points #tassie #tasmania #hobart #bike #youngstrokesurvivor #trike #childhoodstroke #inclusion #inclusionmatters #cycling #cycle #highway #motorway

So I was walking up the hill in Hobart yesterday, 100m towards the ambulance van. Just doing my thing, walking slow AF. A person passes by and says to me in passing ‘you’re doing a great job’ as if motivating me, 2-4 times as we exchanged words, my words were ‘have a lovely day’ with a smile. For the people trying to motivate me it might seem a great thing to say, but for me it’s like a backfire, it’s a bit boring, I’ve heard it all before. I know I’m going to get up that hill because the ambulance is up there and I’m going to get up there whether I like it or NOT. Over my life I’ve been told the same or similar words so many times that it gets a bit irritating when I haven’t even shared my story.. I want to EARN that inspiration title, like ‘HOLY SHIT, MADDDDD’ a level of respect… Now I’m not having a go at this person, far from it. I’m just using it as an example of the everyday situations that I hear. I want to educate people about what it’s like for those of us living with a disability. I think listening and empathising, with the story that someone is telling you with no assumptions drawn, teaches you a better level of respect. And at the end of the day we are all human just some MAY ask for a helping hand along their way. Just don’t assume we need one! Today is my anniversary of 19 years since having the stroke. @strokefdn 3.5 years since getting hit by the car while doing the epic 4 points ride, and we’re Takin on Tassie - the 3 points currently but you wouldn’t have known, unless you read the story/follow the journey or you’ve read the minuscule amount on this post. EVERYONE’S GOT A STORY TO TELL. #empathy #empathise #story #storyteller #respect #respectful #everyone #stroke #childhoodstroke #awareness #carcrash #trike #bike #ride #cycle #mad #earn #inspiration #inspirationporn #level #likeornot

Billabong to quieter roads

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Back dated

I’ve finally got back into uploading this stuff, after an extended vacation!

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More are on the way!