Blood on the Road

Grand Velo Taiwan

We're fundraising for Ronald McDonald House Charities

The Blood on the Road cycling team was formed by Stephen, John (Cat) and Huyen some 15 years ago.  Aiming to raise money for charities, we first rode the Murray to Moyne in 2009, and have continued to use this banner riding several week-long events over the years raising money for other foundations, including the Leukemia and Myeloma foundations. We are inclusive and on this occasion, have recruited Annette and Bernice on this extremely "tough"  cycling event.
Below are blurbs from each members:
Annette - I'm excited and grateful to be able to participate in this challenging bike ride and help to raise money for such an important cause. I work as in medical research and know the impact of diagnosis and treatment of serious disease has on families especially when the patient is a child. As a mother I know that anything we an do to support families I these stressful times is of great value.
Bernice - Hi, This has been a very  tough and very rewarding cycling journey for me. I am grateful for this opportunity to help raise money for Ronald McDonald house - to help these families struggling to stay together during their time of need. Pls donate to help us support them. 
Huyen - having looked after people/patients with chronic haematological illnesses  for almost 25 years, I take  this opportunity to undertake this arduous and tough cycling event to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities so that they support seriously ill and injured children and their families. 
John - A retired haematologist, cancer survivor, a cycling fanatic, I revel in opportunities to raise money for important charities that helps to make a difference in supporting patients and families during treatment of serious diseases. 
Stephen - This is not the first time that I have asked for a donation to healthcare related charity. While the requests are generally centred around some crazy cycling related challenge, this is for a bloody good cause! Outcomes for children with cancer and other serious illnesses continue to improve but that doesn't negate the need for us to support the families who are fellow travellers on the medical treatment journey.

Thank you to our Sponsors

$570

Stephen Opat

You can do it!

$520

Cheryl Coleman

Best of luck to you and the whole team!!

$505

Cathy Mcadam

Amazing riding for a fabulous cause. I am so impressed by your courageous riding John and the rest of the team.

$380

Judith Rogers

Happy peddling Stephen & Annette

$317

Annette Xxx

No broken collarbones 🩻🦴 this time 😘

$211

Amy Lu

Impressive effort to team BOTR!!

$211

Trish Walker

well done team !

$211

Margot And John Rogers

Stephen and annette enjoy the ride

$211

Ali Bazargan

Wishing you and the team the best.

$201

Son Quach

Go like a pro….Prof!

$200

Harshal Nandurkar

Congratulations for the great work!

$190

Grosman Family Foundation

$190

Grosman Family Foundation

$169

Podolak Family

We wish you a great ride for a great cause!

$169

Huey

$169

Melissa Greve

Hey Bernice you are amazing and inspirational. Wishing you a fantastic time and all the success in such a challenge

$169

Stephen Mckechnie

Good luck for this amazing ride of a lifetime

$169

Joanne Joseph

Good luck Huyen - what a fabulous thing to be doing for such a great cause....hope the pedaling goes well..

$169

Mark And Nicole

Go for it B

$169

Norma Yousif

Hard Work for a good cause. Good luck, Bernice.

$151

Annette Coughlin

Good luck with the bike ride. It’s a wonderful cause

$132

Adina Borsaru

May the leg Gods be with you. Have a great ride and be safe out there.

$132

Andu Borsaru

May the goats be with you. Have a great one mate and ride safe.

$127

Sidra & Mark Moshinsky

Keep up the good fight! keep up the good ride!

$127

Sidra & Mark Moshinsky

Great to bring your work, cause and loves together!

$126

Wayne Hauw

$122

Kel Needham

Go for it Dr. Tran

$110

John Catalano

$106

Lisa Lin

Great effort for such worthy cause. All the best with the preparations.

$106

Annette Opat

$106

Bernice Teh

$106

J Minhtri

$106

Trung Pham

Love your work for a good cause. Thank Bernice!

$106

Maxine Gross

Amazing effort Bernice! I’m so impressed. Go girlfriend 💪🏼❤️

$106

Steph Anderson

Good Luck Team!

$106

Thao Hoang

$106

Damian Castanelli

Great work Bernice! Hope you enjoy the training and the ride!

$106

Anne Bardoel

You go girl!

$106

Blaine Robson

Above all, have fun!

$106

Albert

Good luck gentlemen

$106

Andrea Zilberman

Go team blood on the road!! Stephen no more clavicle club.

$106

Melissa Scully

Best wishes for a great trip team!

$106

Danny Sharp

Great cause guys - on ya bike and good luck

$106

Braham Zilberman

$106

New

$106

Tracey Mcmillan

Well done Bernice!!

$106

Jeanette Gamgee

$106

Sheue

Amazing work Bernice , Go Go Go... Bernice !

$106

Peter Chan

Great Work! and Good luck Huyen

$106

Ros And Richard

$106

Li-leen

Go Bernice! You’re an absolute inspiration!

$106

Jacqui Milnes

Sorry I can’t join you this year. All the best for a great experience, raising money for a great cause. Having a granddaughter in hospital recently, I value every facet of support a family can receive through their hospital journey and RMH is a wonderful recipient. Safe travels and no injuries this year please Stephen!! All the best to Annette and Bernice on their inaugural trip.

$105

Nicole Porter

$105

Tina O

YOU GO GIRL!!!

$105

Tina Tina

You go coach Huyen!!!

$104

Stephen Opat

$104

Stephen & Annette Opat

The only way is up

$104

Stephen & Annette Opat

The only way is up!

$104

Stephen & Annette Opat

The only way is up!

$102

George Savvides

Huge respect Huyen and Bernice. We enjoy following your progress on this worthy cause. Be safe.

$101

Anna Englin

Go Bernice ride those hills

$100

Raya Klinbail

Safe riding !

$100

Natalie G

Good luck.

$100

Ian Chao

Wow, what an amazing cause, and what a challenge you've set. Look forward to seeing the photos and thanks for doing a reconnaissance mission for VAQA

$100

Ji Won

Amazing effort!! Hope all goes smoothly with the training and the ride!

$93

Mrc

$63

Sue Chua

Great cause. Amazing riding!

$63

Tanya Ter-kuile

Super job Opat's and crew xx

$63

Vickie Nguyen

Amazing effort! Go Bernice!

$63

Anh Pham

What an achievement with your training and preparation. Well done, Bernice! Have fun in Taiwan and the charity ride.

$63

Soph

Thanks Bernice

$63

Allison Efthimiou

Good luck on the ride

$63

Abi

Good luck! And be nice to the other riders!

$63

Janice Lai

$63

Megan

Go Huyen!! What a task... but what an achievement

$63

Barb

So impressive Bernice !

$63

Nicole Goh

Ride like the wind!

$63

Cath

Wow! Fantastic Effort Bernice!!! Well deserved fundraiser!🚴‍♀️

$63

Dominic Pepperell

Well done Huyen!

$63

Jenny Mcconnell

Great work Bernice! They're some pretty impressive hills!

$63

Richard Doherty

Not much zone 2 cruising in this one. Enjoy the trip

$63

Debbie And David Opat

Good on you guys. Great cause. You have always been like a brother to me.

$63

Warren

$63

Grace Gilmore

$63

Melanie Han

$63

Swee Fong

$62

Ross Salvaris

$61

Liz Coughlin

Enjoy the ride crew :)

$60

Roula Bakopoul0s

Good luck, wonderful cause. Happy cycling!

$60

Lara Opat

we support cancer in kids!

$60

Cathy

Amazing Bernice!! Tremendous ride you’ll be doing! Look forward to hearing all about your riding adventures.

$53

Amanda

A wonderful initiative to donate to. Have a fabulous time with this challenge Bernice. All the hard training will pay off x

$53

Lana Tutin

Good Luck Bernice.

$53

Andrea Bee

Enjoy the ride Bernice!

$53

Julie

Good luck Bernice. I’m sure you’ll do well. Fantastic effort!

$53

Ping Yang

B, you are amazing! Enjoy your training and trip!

$53

Paul Butler

Enjoy the ride Stephen.

$53

Katherine Osborn

$53

Katherine Osborn

$52

Nikki Kara

Great cause Huyen!

$52

Sarah Casamento

Always doing amazing things

$51

Simon Coggins

👏🏽💪🏽

$51

Carmen Dicorleto

$21

Nikki Kirchner

$21

Kate Sandy

You go girl! Love it!

$21

Leanne Murray

Enjoy the ride!

$21

Natalie Shalit

Go Huyen! I have no doubt that you will smash your goal

$20

Zoe Devenish

Good luck!

$18

Hadley Bortz