The Long Way Home

G’day legends — it’s Lucas here.

If you were one of the amazing people who followed along last time as I pedalled from Adelaide to Darwin, you’ll know that ride was something else. It was hot, it was hard, it was real — and it was one of the best things I’ve ever done. We raised $7,500 for men’s mental health, teamed up with Grab Life By The Balls, and sparked conversations that matter. The support from all of you — every message, donation, and honk from the road — kept me going when the legs wanted to stop.

Well… it’s happening again.

This August 2025, I’m back in the saddle for a massive new adventure. This time I’ll be riding from Adelaide to Esperance, across to Perth, up to Broome, Darwin, then across the top and down through Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne — and finally home. 14,000km+…….. It’s going to be a long, lonely, dusty, and wild loop of Australia — and I’m doing it all to raise awareness for men’s mental health (Grab Life By The Balls) and PCFA (Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia) , and a few other causes close to my heart.

The idea’s the same as last time: ride hard, talk honestly, and raise money and awareness for the things we don’t talk about enough — mental health, connection, and how tough life can be when you're fighting battles no one can see.

So, if you loved watching the last trip — strap in again. There’ll be more stories, more updates, more footage from the middle of nowhere, and probably more flat tyres than I’d like to admit.

Whether you chuck in a few bucks, share the page, or just follow along for the ride — I appreciate you. Let’s make this one even bigger, louder, and more impactful than before.

Much love,

Lucas

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