Local legends support game changing charity ride
Bass Coast Cycle Challenge is excited to have the support of four amazing local ambassadors for this year’s event, to be held on Saturday 5 November, starting and finishing in Inverloch.
This year our ambassadors are shining examples of the great stories, memories and future goals we can create with our bikes: an 81 year old great grandfather who has seen much of the world on bike, a 50 year old nurse who (thanks to Covid) “hasn’t has much time in the past few years to dedicate time and energy to riding”, a Traralgon local high leg amputee who smashes out the kms on his hand cycle, and a Phillip Island cycling veteran who has beaten cancer.
These ambassadors reflect the incredible richness of all our past, present and future BCCC riders. We hope you enjoy their stories and they inspire you to get on your bike and feel the wind on your face!
Click on the images below to read more about their stories and cycling journeys.
Terence (Terry) Shannon - (OAM JP)
At just 81 years young, Terry is an Inverloch local with an extraordinary story which has taken him from the tiny Victorian seaside town to Russia, China and beyond. Terry switched to his e-bike after being found unconscious on a rail trail with a cardiac issue. He is hoping to ride his e-bike in the 40km “because my grandchildren and great-grandchildren will come down to make it a picnic weekend and I would want to spend much time with them.”
Alyn ‘Pinky’ Spencer
A very well known Phillip Island local, Pinky grew up in Holland, so cycling is in her blood! She says riding makes her feel alive. Through the years she gave triathlons a go but then says “I decided I’m ruining a great ride with a swim and a run!” LOL! Pinky has her eye on the 121km ride in the BCCC, alongside a few Phillip Island cyclist buddies. Pinky loves the BCCC because it caters for every level of rider and allows her to meet new mates.
Gavin Jarvis
50+ years young, Traralgon local. Gavin rides with the Valley cycling club and trains with the Valley triathlon club. He says he is shocking in a headwind, but loves the freedom of riding. As a high leg amputee he is hoping to ride a hand cycle in the 2022 BCCC over 40km.
Katrina Sheppard
A nurse and Phillip Island local, Katrina has some incredible riding stories and she has seen some beautiful parts of the world on two wheels! As a nurse, Covid meant she didn’t have much time to dedicate to riding, but says this year she’s doing the 53km or 85km at the BCCC which motivates her to get riding again. Katrina loves the freedom cycling gives her (and the coffee at the end of the ride too!).