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Everesting for Mens Health on Two Wheels

I am about to take on possibly my hardest endurance challenge in memory of my Dad, who sadly did not live much past my current age.

 

Following a few half and one full Ironman, I’ve been training since December to do an Everesting (https://everesting.cc). The concept is simple: cycle up any hill without undulations until you’ve climbed 8,848 vertical meters—the height of Everest. You can take refreshment breaks, but no sleeping.

 

I want to draw attention to men’s health. My Dad got prostate cancer, which quickly spread. He and my Mom didn’t get to enjoy retirement & travel together. He didn’t get to meet or spend time with his 8 wonderful grandchildren, nor they with him. Dad lived a healthy life but was not diagnosed or treated early enough. Medicine and health support have come a long way since he died 28 years ago. Screening for prostate and bowel cancer is now simple and available, at least in the first world. Us men often ignore early warning signs, which can in time lead to heart attacks, various cancers, obesity, and dementia. It’s not too late, even for those out of shape; you don’t need to do crazy things like I do, just see your doctor and look after your health. If not for your sake, for your family.

 

If you’d like to support me, please do one of the following: send me a message, drop by on the day/night of my Everesting if you live nearby, or donate to charity. I’m raising funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA - Shane Hunter). The charity supports men and their families with prostate cancer and conducts great research. All donations are tax-deductible in Australia.

 

More importantly, please look after your own health or encourage your husband/partner, Dad, brother, son, or friend to check their health, particularly in middle age.

 

For my Everesting, I’ll be cycling solo up and down Brisbane’s iconic Mount Coo-tha, from near the botanical gardens entrance to near the Summit Lookout 46 times, most likely on the 20th or 21st of September, weather permitting. I estimate it will take up to 20 hours: 16 hours of cycling (80% steep uphill, 20% downhill) plus a few hours for refreshment breaks. I have been gradually building my training since December. My weekend rides include twelve 4-hour cycles, eight 6-hour cycles, four 8-hour (200km) cycles, and three 10-hour cycles—times exclude breaks. I’ve gradually increased the number of meters climbed—my 56/57-year-old body injures more easily these days!

 

And my greatest risk? Besides cars and fatigue, my biggest concern is if a magpie sets up a nest and starts swooping. For non-Aussies: Magpie Swooping an Australian Phenomenon. So if anybody would like to help me on the day… 😊

 

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for your support.

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James McGuire

Best of luck Shane!

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Ray & Marg Reddicliffe

Hi Shane, We wish you every success in taking up this significant challenge. We have much pleasure in supporting you.

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Mike Folland

Well done Shane, proud of you

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Ben Laidlaw

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Eugene Lazzaro

Great message Shane. All the best.

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Bidfood Australia Ltd

Well done, Shane, and all the best.

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Emma Lamagnere

Go Shane!!

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Saeeda Shah

Hats off to you Shane, I just found out about this. Will be thinking of you.

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Anonymous

Good luck Shane

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Scott Wilkinson

Ride well!

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Vegie Prepi Pty Ltd ATF Vegie Prepi Trust T/A GMN/

I'm so glad God placed us in each other's lives! I'm so proud of you, and I know your dad is watching over you.

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Brendan Felix

Good Luck Shane and thank you for the inspiration!

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Jess Watson

Sandy has been telling us all about this fantastic challenge - good luck!

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Deb & Pat

Go Boet Will you be wearing your Bokke shirt?! Be safe mate.

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Tom S

Go you good thing!

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Margaret Reid

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Trish GImber

Shane, This is so impressive and for a great cause. I'll try to get to Mt Cootha on 21st Sept with my family to cheer you on. Well done!

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Olympia Albrecht

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Janelle & Michael Cridland

Awesome effort for a beaut cause!

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Lyndall Barnett

An amazing effort for a really important cause Shane! Very best wishes.

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Clive Van Horen

Go Brother Buzz

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Nat Neden

Good luck Shane !

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Jo Haddock

Good luck!

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Warren Bingham

Goooooooooooooooooo Shane!!!!

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Alfred Chung

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Brenton And Karen Schutz

Good luck Shane!

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Tim Wark

All the best Shane! Great cause and well done for taking on the challenge!

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Sheryl Davitt

Wow Shane, you continue to amaze and inspire! Best of luck with this challenge.

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Emma BS

Congratulations on this amazing undertaking. May you remain safe always.

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Peter Preston

$0.01 per foot. Good luck with the ride.

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Richard Coles

Good luck and thank you

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Daniella Fraser

What a challenge Shane!! And definitely support this cause, my father also had PC a couple of years ago and thankfully its under control. Good luck!

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Nicola Rahman

Don't forget your padded shorts!

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Andrews Meat Industries

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Sam Phylactou - M&J Chickens

Well done Shane supporting such a great cause best of luck on the day.

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Ashley Botha

Best of luck Shane, wish you all the best

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David Lockie

You are amazing Shane, thanks for sharing the message.

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Doug Gillan

Good Luck Shane

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Nadine Fairweather

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Gary Mickovski

Well done mate, losing your father is something i know myself too well. This is inspiring for me keep doing great things.

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Helen Gardner

Good Luck

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Cara Williams

All the best with the challenge Shane!

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Lee Sparks

All the best Shane! What a great cause!

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Alycia Mayfield-Smith

Good luck Shane! I'm sure your dad would be very proud of you! All the best :)

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Kelly Rohweder

Good luck Shane

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Carmel Thomsen

Best of luck Shane and great cause.

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Mia Reardon

Best of luck Shane, what an epic challenge! I wish you all the best!

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Angela Noar

You are amazing Shane - what an incredible challenge. Super proud of my favourite brother

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Shane Hunter