Hi,
I’m Bob Montgomery.  I’m 82 years of age. Welcome to my “One Last Ride for those who no longer can – MILES FOR MND”.

With my grandson Tom, I will be riding my Trek road bike from Broome (WA) to Bowral (NSW) commencing around 22 June 2026 with an expected arrival in Bowral around Saturday 4 August 2026. It’s about 5,290 kilometres, give or take a few.

We will be averaging about 160 kilometres per day.

For those who are thinking about the bike, it’s not electric!  It will be all pedal power.

Bob & Jenny Montgomery

This will be my 6th distance ride for charity, 5 of these to raise money and awareness for MND. My wife Jenny named the ride, ‘ONE LAST RIDE’, so I am taking the hint and calling it my last distance ride for charity.  That makes it even more important that I reach my target to raise $500,000 in donations or sponsorship for research into Motor Neurone Disease.  I will be riding for all of those people affected by this disease, THOSE WHO NO LONGER CAN. I have seen family and friends suffer. It’s heart breaking. I can’t do anything medically to help people suffering with MND, but I can help by raising much needed money for research and support sufferers of this disease.  But I will need your help.

The ride (hopefully) will be the easy part. Bloody hard but easier than getting my message out and the ultimate fundraising. So, I ask that if you read this note, please donate and please share my story with as many people as you can. Every dollar will help.

Our dear friend and support crew person Tara, will be posting daily on the ride.

Facebook: Broome to Bowral Miles for MND

Instagram: Broome2Bowral4MND

Some of you will be receiving some information during our trip from our truly valued sponsors Barringtons, The Hastings Bowral, and Bowral Golf Club.

Again, whatever you can share with others will help raise funds for research into MND.  You can donate now, hit the ‘donate’ button.

Thank you for your support.
Bob

Liam O’Meara, CEO MND NSW

Liam O’Meara, CEO MND NSW

Bob and Tom’s ride from Broome to Bowral is an extraordinary effort, not just in distance but in spirit. It reflects the best of our MND community – people choosing to push themselves so others facing this disease don’t have to do it alone.

Every day in Australia, two people are told they have Motor Neurone Disease. It’s a diagnosis that changes everything instantly. With no cure and limited time, the support we provide becomes absolutely critical.

For more than 40 years, MND NSW has been there for people living with MND, their families and carers. The equipment, the guidance, the care it all matters, and it’s only possible because of people like Bob and Tom who turn their effort into impact.

If you’re supporting this ride, thank you. You’re helping us deliver dignity, independence and support when it matters most.

Graham Opie, Former CEO MND NSW

Graham Opie, Former CEO MND NSW, 18 November 2025

For over 40 years, MND NSW has worked to raise awareness of MND and provide the best possible care and support for people with MND across NSW, the ACT and the Northern Territory.

Without a cure, and an average life expectancy of just 27 months, we focus on providing life-changing education, assistive equipment, and support to improve the quality of life of people with MND, their families, and carers.

We ask you show your support for this amazing challenge taken on by Bob and Tom and together we can make a real difference in the lives of those that need it most.