I've created this page because I want to make a difference.
I will be making a second attempt at the Peaks Challenge, one of the most difficult single day cycling events in Australia. On Sunday 8 March I'm riding to raise funds for the Garvan Institute, who conduct groundbreaking research on autoimmune diseases, which affect 1 in 20 Australians.
Common autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, alopecia, and multiple sclerosis. The Garvan Institute's work is crucial to finding new treatments for these conditions. My wife Jen's strength in living with alopecia and chronic fatigue is inspiring and makes this cause a very personal one for me.
The Peaks Challenge is equivalent to a Tour de France Queens Stage, covering more than 230km and involving vertical climbing of over 4,500m. The route includes summiting Mount Hotham and Falls Creek and my ambition is to complete the route in less than 9 hours.
I am aiming to raise $5,000 but would love to achieve more and would appreciate a donation of any size. Donations are tax deductible and can be made through this link:
Barnaby Wedd - Barney Wedd Peaks Challenge Fund Raising 2026 | Garvan Institute of Medical Research
The more people that know about the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family.
#PeaksChallenge #Fundraising #MedicalResearch #GarvanInstitute #CyclingForACause #SupportScience
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Subaru Takeshita
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Bernard Yew
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Sean Jones
You are insane for doing this, but at least it is a good sort of crazy.
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Josh White
Go GO GO! Enjoy the 10 hour FTP Test :-)
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Pk
Best wishes Barney! you make us all proud.
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Avi
All the best
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Julie W
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Arun Arumukham
Proud of you!! Go Barney Go
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Ferdi
Go you good thing.....!
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Fearghal O'cobhthaigh
Best of luck Barney, this is a great cause
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Peter Phillipps
Good on you!!
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Andreas Wasita
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Ghg
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Ross Healy
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Steven Raynor
Good luck Barney. An amazing bike ride and very inspiring cause
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Soumya Dutta
A great challenge to undertake for a greater cause, Barney! All the best.
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Yit Lim Soon
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Connie Warburton
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Pankaj Gupta
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Matt Beer
Am sure you will smash it Barney
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Ankush Rathore
Hugely proud of the work you are doing my friend!
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Seena George
Good luck Barney!
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Willee Family
Go Barns!
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Adam & Kasie
Good luck Barney!!
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Kelly & Pete
Sorry I can't join you !
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Monika Burnside
You’re absolutely amazing to be doing this! Good luck.❤️
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Anand Haveri
You got it Barney all the best 👍
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Suzanne Wedd
Take care on the ride Barney.
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Ankush Rathore
Well done Barney - leading the way!
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Jennifer Green
Go Barney!
