Charity cyclist Bob Montgomery, 82, dies one day after 5,200km ride across Australia
✓Bob Montgomery, a charity cyclist who has just finished a 5,200km bike ride from Broome to Bowral, died on Monday at the age of 82.
His family confirmed his death on social media, saying he had died unexpectedly just a day after completing the cycling feat alongside his grandson, Tom, as a fundraiser for motor neurone disease.
Guardian Australia understands he died in a single-vehicle crash in Sydney’s southern suburb of Arncliffe about 7pm after a car crashed into the side of the M5 East tunnel.
Emergency services treated him at the scene before he was taken to St George hospital in a critical condition, where he later died.
A 79-year-old passenger was also treated at the scene before being taken to hospital in a stable condition.
In the post, his family said it was Montgomery’s sixth interstate fundraising ride in support of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) NSW, “raising vital funds and awareness for a cause that was deeply personal to him”.
“Fittingly, and now poignantly, the ride was named One Last Ride,” it continued. “At 82 years of age, Bob was still passionately sharing his message only hours before his passing.”
According to the MND NSW website, his epic ride raised $104,965 in donations.
MND NSW shared a tribute, saying it was “deeply saddened” by the sudden passing, calling Montgomery a “cherished friend and tireless supporter of MND NSW”.
“For many years, Bob dedicated himself to raising vital funds and awareness for people living with motor neurone disease,” the group’s CEO, Liam O’Meara, said in a statement.
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“His most recent achievement, riding from Broome to Bowral at the age of 82 alongside his 18-year-old grandson, was nothing short of inspirational.
“Bob understood that behind every diagnosis is a person and a family navigating one of life’s most challenging journeys.
“His fundraising helped ensure that more people could access the care, equipment and support they need, when they need it most.”
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Bob Montgomery, an 82-year-old cyclist, died on Monday following a single-vehicle crash in Sydney's M5 East tunnel, one day after completing a 5,200km charity ride from Broome to Bowral. He had cycled alongside his 18-year-old grandson, Tom, to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease NSW. Emergency services treated Montgomery at the scene; he was transported to St George hospital in critical condition, where he died. A 79-year-old passenger was also treated and hospitalised in stable condition. The ride, titled 'One Last Ride', was Montgomery's sixth interstate fundraising cycle and raised $104,965. Motor Neurone Disease NSW confirmed Montgomery had been a long-term supporter of the organisation.
Read the full story at BBC ↗ · The Guardian ↗
Bob Montgomery, a charity cyclist who has just finished a 5,200km bike ride from Broome to Bowral, died on Monday at the age of 82.
His family confirmed his death on social media, saying he had died unexpectedly just a day after completing the cycling feat alongside his grandson, Tom, as a fundraiser for motor neurone disease.
Guardian Australia understands he died in a single-vehicle crash in Sydney’s southern suburb of Arncliffe about 7pm after a car crashed into the side of the M5 East tunnel.
Emergency services treated him at the scene before he was taken to St George hospital in a critical condition, where he later died.
A 79-year-old passenger was also treated at the scene before being taken to hospital in a stable condition.
In the post, his family said it was Montgomery’s sixth interstate fundraising ride in support of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) NSW, “raising vital funds and awareness for a cause that was deeply personal to him”.
“Fittingly, and now poignantly, the ride was named One Last Ride,” it continued. “At 82 years of age, Bob was still passionately sharing his message only hours before his passing.”
According to the MND NSW website, his epic ride raised $104,965 in donations.
MND NSW shared a tribute, saying it was “deeply saddened” by the sudden passing, calling Montgomery a “cherished friend and tireless supporter of MND NSW”.
“For many years, Bob dedicated himself to raising vital funds and awareness for people living with motor neurone disease,” the group’s CEO, Liam O’Meara, said in a statement.
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“His most recent achievement, riding from Broome to Bowral at the age of 82 alongside his 18-year-old grandson, was nothing short of inspirational.
“Bob understood that behind every diagnosis is a person and a family navigating one of life’s most challenging journeys.
“His fundraising helped ensure that more people could access the care, equipment and support they need, when they need it most.”
Read the full story at BBC ↗ · The Guardian ↗
Bob Montgomery was 82 years old He completed a 5,200km bike ride from Broome to Bowral He died one day after finishing the ride He died in a single-vehicle crash in the M5 East tunnel in Sydney The crash occurred around 7pm when a car struck his vehicle He was taken to St George hospital in critical condition and died there A 79-year-old passenger was also treated and hospitalised in stable condition He rode with his 18-year-old grandson, Tom The ride was his sixth interstate fundraising ride for Motor Neurone Disease NSW The ride was named 'One Last Ride' The ride raised $104,965 in donations The cause was deeply personal to him His achievement was nothing short of inspirational Motor Neurone Disease NSW called him a cherished friend and tireless supporter
Read the full story at BBC ↗ · The Guardian ↗
- Charity cyclist Bob Montgomery, 82, died on Monday, one day after completing a 5,200km bike ride from Broome to Bowral with his grandson
- He died in a single-vehicle crash in Sydney's M5 East tunnel when a car struck his vehicle; he was taken to St George hospital in critical condition
- The ride was his sixth interstate fundraising effort for Motor Neurone Disease NSW, raising $104,965 in donations
- His family named the ride 'One Last Ride' and said the cause was deeply personal to him