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Smiling for Smiddy

2018 Bottlemart Smiddy Challenge

9 days. 60 riders. 1600 kms. Brisbane to Townsville Giving hope to people affected by cancer.

07 3163 8000 [email protected] smiddy.org.au youtube.com/smilingforsmiddy facebook.com/smiling4smiddy

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It's the original Smiddy Challenge—1600 km from Brisbane to Townsville, the spiritual home of Smiddy.

In 2018, we're spreading the Smiddy love a little further, taking in new towns, visiting old friends in welcoming communities and experiencing the Queensland countryside in a truly unique way over nine life-affirming days.

You’ll ride through deserted outback highways, warm country towns, stunning ranges and farmland and meet incredible people—from schoolkids cheering you in for lunch in central Queensland to country supporters who have been welcoming, feeding and housing Smiddy pelotons for a decade.

This is a life-changing experience with Mateship, Teamwork and Spirit at its heart, and we want you to be a part of it.

Please read through this information pack and contact me with any questions you may have. We’ve included notes on what to expect from each day and also some Frequently Asked Questions.

You can also read more about the work of Smiling for Smiddy at smiddy.org.au.

Thank you for your interest in joining our signature Bottlemart Smiddy Challenge to raise funds for Smiling for Smiddy.

If you have any further questions about the adventure, please call me on 07 3163 8509 or 0401 126 814, or email [email protected] or head over to smiddy.org.au to register now!

Other than that, we hope to have you on board for the adventure of a lifetime.

Warm regards, Christian and the Smiling for Smiddy team

Fast Facts

Dates: 24 August–1 September 2018

Registration fee: $1195 (non-refundable)

Registration payment plan: Pay a deposit on your Bottlemart Smiddy Challenge ($195) when you register, and pay the remainder of the registration fee off over the next five months ($200 per month). To take advantage of this offer, use the coupon code SMIDDYPP when you register online.

Fundraising target: $5000 (excludes travel)

Register now at www.smiddy.org.au

https://www.smiddy.org.au/

https://www.youtube.com/user/smilingforsmiddy

https://www.facebook.com/Smiling4Smiddy



What is Smiling for Smiddy?

A talented triathlete and respected physiotherapist with the world at his feet, Adam Smiddy was just 26 years old when he was diagnosed with melanoma.

His disarming smile, which rarely left his face even amid the gravest of circumstances, gave his family and friends a window into the soul of a gentle, kind-hearted and unassuming boy from Home Hill.

In early 2006, Adam discovered a small lump in his groin. A biopsy revealed it was a malignant melanoma. He had immediate surgery to remove the lump and his lymph glands.

Over the next six months, Adam’s health and fitness started to return. But sadly, it was short-lived. During a bike ride with his close friend and triathlon coach, Mark ‘Sharky’ Smoothy, Adam confessed he was not feeling well. Just three weeks later, after eight days in hospital, Adam passed away.

Without his knowledge, Adam’s cancer had spread to his vital organs.

To honour Adam, Sharky and two other mates, Ron Steel and Oliver Bodak, fulfilled one of Adam’s unrealised dreams in honour of their fallen mate—they rode 1600 km from Brisbane to Townsville with nothing but a credit card in their back pockets.

While doing so, they raised $24 000 for cancer research. The following year, 22 more friends joined the Smiling for Smiddy ride. In 2008, 50 riders took to the road, raising an incredible $420 000 for cancer research.

Year on year Smiling for Smiddy has continued to grow, with more and more people joining the team. Cyclists; triathletes; swimmers; road crew volunteers; and supporters.

Together you’re Team Smiddy.

What started as a humble ride in memory of a mate has grown into a wonderful series of challenges; a circle of friends, with each of you bringing your own stories and your own passions.

Over the past 12 years, Smiling for Smiddy participants and supporters have raised more than $8 million for cancer research at Mater.

That’s an incredible effort, but there is still so much more to be done.

It’s a long, hard road to fight cancer, but we know you’re up for the challenge.

Are you in?






A word from our major sponsors “Over the past 10 years, Bottlemart has contributed more than $1.1 million to fund breast, ovarian, prostate cancer and melanoma research projects at Mater through their partnership with Smiling for Smiddy.

As well as jumping on their bikes, and opening their wallets, our staff and publicans have also supported 31 Smiling for Smiddy events and introduced Smiling to Smiddy to 27 regional communities throughout Australia by hosting fundraisers and welcoming the cyclists with a cool drink at the end of a long day on the bike.

The cancer research being supported by Smiling for Smiddy holds relevance for our publicans and their employees and customers, especially Mater Research projects such as those that look at developing a potential vaccine for prostate cancer.”

David Gyte General Manager of LMG Queensland and Harry Brown

"We’ve been privileged to partner with Smiling for Smiddy since 2013 and in that time, we’ve been lucky enough to participate in multiple events and see the true impact Smiddy has on people’s lives. It’s not only the vital funds that are raised, but the support, love and care that the Smiddy community provides to those in need.

When we began this partnership I don’t think we were prepared for what an amazing journey it would be, the people we would meet, the affect they would have and the lifelong friends we would make."

Zane Williams Professional Cleaning Services

“Russells have been involved as supporters of Smiling for Smiddy for five years.

During that time, we have been privileged to see firsthand the tangible benefits which Smiling for Smiddy brings to Mater Foundation and directly to cancer sufferers, through the research which Smiddy supports. Rarely in our experience does one see charity dollars being so directly used for such observable good works.

In 2018, Russells—myself included—is jumping back in the saddle to once again challenge ourselves to make a difference—and we’re so glad you’ll be joining us.”

Stephen Russell Russells, Managing Partner

Team Russells, 2017






Connecting with Smiling for Smiddy and your fellow riders

1. Connect and engage We want to engage with you across all social media channels, throughout your fundraising journey and adventure. When interacting on your preferred social media channels, please use the hashtags: #SmilingforSmiddy #BottlemartSmiddyChallenge

2. Join the Smiling for Smiddy Facebook page This is also a great page for your friends and family to join as we’ll be sharing photos and stories from the road.

3. Join the Team Smiddy Facebook group Once you have ‘liked’ Smiling for Smiddy, search for ‘Team Smiddy’ a group just for our Smiling for Smiddy participants. You’ll need to ask to join, but once you’re approved, you’ll be able to access our ‘Events’ section and find your adventure under ‘Upcoming Events’.

4. Join the Smiling for Smiddy Strava club and sign up for the 2018 Bottlemart Smiddy Challenge Riders group

If you are new to the world of social media, please contact us for advice on how to set up accounts, and use them to maximise fundraising and share your amazing experiences with us, your family and friends.

For more information, email [email protected]

Smiling for Smiddy social channels #SmilingforSmiddy facebook.com/Smiling4Smiddy/ facebook.com/groups/1271992599493259/ (Team Smiddy)

www.youtube.com/user/smilingforsmiddy smiddy.org.au

marksharkysmoothy.blogspot.com.au/ (Sharky’s blog) www.strava.com/clubs/4125

Mater Foundation social channels @MaterNews facebook.com/materqld

youtube.com/user/MaterFoundation linkedin.com/company/mater-foundation

Fast Facts

2018 Bottlemart Smiddy Challenge

Other inclusions: Exclusive Smiling for Smiddy cycling kit; on road support crew including front, rear and mechanic’s vehicles; luggage transfer; physio/massage; mechanic; on bike ride leaders; daily laundry; and full catering support.

Brisbane to Townsville

Distance: 1600 kilometres

24 August to 1 September 2018

Registration Fee: $1195

9 nights various accommodation

Breakfast, lunch and dinner plus all on tour meals and ride nutrition.






https://www.facebook.com/groups/1271992599493259/

http://marksharkysmoothy.blogspot.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/materqld

https://www.youtube.com/user/MaterFoundation

https://www.linkedin.com/company/mater-foundation

https://twitter.com/maternews?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/smilingforsmiddy/



What will my impact be? Investing in game changing research

Imagine hearing the words ‘you have cancer’. They’re three small words but they can have a huge impact—on the person diagnosed, as well as their family and friends.

Heartbreakingly, each and every day in Queensland around 70 people and their families are blindsided by a cancer diagnosis.* That’s almost three people every hour.

It affects mums, dads, brothers, sisters and children—each and every one of us will be touched by cancer in our lifetime.

And we don’t know about you, but we’re pretty adamant that something has to change. We need to play our part in the fight against cancer.

Since 2006, Smiddy riders, triathletes, swimmers and supporters, just like you, have raised more than $9 million for cancer research at Mater. These funds have already helped enable some of the breakthrough research discoveries that have the potential to change, and save people’s lives.

Together you’ve funded:

• research into improved cancer detection and diagnostic tools;

• projects which are already improving treatment options and outcomes for cancer patients; and

• additional support and care services for people living with cancer.

But we need you to leverage your networks to generate more funds for cancer research through Smiling for Smiddy.

“I’m looking forward to getting out of the lab and into the peloton for Smiling for Smiddy’s signature event, the Bottlemart Smiddy Challenge. The work we’re doing is vital in the fight against cancer and it will be great to meet everyone who is helping make that happen!” — Professor Brian Gabrielli, 2018 Bottlemart Smiddy Challenge rider

This year, with your support, we want to raise more than $1.4 million for Mater Research—our world-class institute that’s investing in some very promising work in the cancer space.

By fundraising for Smiling for Smiddy, you’ll be assisting Professor Brian Gabrielli’s team at Mater to carry on a project which, if successful, could have a life-changing impact on thousands of Australians suffering from melanoma, prostate, ovarian and breast cancer.

You will also contribute to the impact of global research by funding key collaborations with researchers in Queensland and around the world.

*Source: www.aihw.gov.au/cancer






Trip notes

Day 1 – Friday 24 August 2018 Brisbane to Nanango Starting from Brisbane (location to be confirmed), we’ll roll out to the west of the city onto quiet country roads, before making our way north. We’ll join the D’Aguilar Highway for the final section into our overnight stop at Nanango, where the locals have been hosting Smiling for Smiddy since the first ride back in 2006. Tonight’s dinner at the Nanango Showgrounds will be provided by the local services clubs before we settle in for a night in the swags. Cycling distance: 209 kms

Day 2 – Saturday 25 August 2018 Nanango to MundubberaA new course for day two will see us travel to Kingaroy and join the new Kingaroy to Murgon sealed rail trail, giving us the chance to ride away from traffic, relax and take in the scenery. We’ll meander through farmlands and forests as we make our way to Mundubbera where we’ll stay in cabins at the local caravan park and in local motels. Tonight we’ll enjoy the hospitality of the local community services clubs around the caravan park’s fire pit. Cycling distance: 210 kms

Day 3 – Sunday 26 August 2018 Mundubbera to BiloelaIt will be an early start today as we pass through citrus country. But the good news is, today marks the last of the major climbs as we head over the Monto range and roll along the high plains before our final drop down the range into Biloela. Tonight we’ll be hosted by the Biloela-Thangool community and we’ll enjoy an amazing night of fun before enjoying the comforts of being billeted by local residents. We’ll also be able to let our hair down because we’ve got a later start tomorrow! Cycling distance: 200 kms

Day 4 – Monday 27 August 2018 Biloela to BaralabaToday’s later start means we’ll be able to enjoy breakfast with residents from the Biloela/Thangool area and even grab a coffee in town before visiting the kids at Thangool State School. From there, it’s back on our bikes as we continue through Banana Shire to the town of Baralaba, a new stop on the Smiddy schedule! Tonight we’ll be able to relax and recoup in this quaint little hamlet. Cycling distance: 113 kms






Day 5 – Tuesday 28 August 2018 Baralaba to Blackwater Today we’ll continue on through quiet back roads as we head into Queensland’s coal country. This is where everything is big—road trains, coal trains stretching for kilometres, massive wide loads and big open country. But in Blackwater the local community’s heart and welcome is just as big and tonight we’ll enjoy a community dinner before bunking down with community billets for a good night’s sleep before a longer day tomorrow. Cycling distance: 155 kms

Day 6 – Wednesday 29 August 2018 Blackwater to ClermontThis year we’ll take the alternate course north of Blackwater across the Bedford Weir towards the community of Tieri before picking up our previous route from Capella. This afternoon we’ll roll into Clermont where we’ll enjoy a welcome (and no doubt a little face painting with zinc) at the local schools before another community dinner. Cycling distance: 202 kms

Trip notes

Day 7 – Thursday 30 August 2018 Clermont to Belyando CrossingBelyando has often been referred to as the spiritual home of Smiling for Smiddy. After several days enjoying the hospitality of the communities we’ve passed through, it’s now just the peloton and the road crew as we tackle the 400 kilometre stretch between Clermont and Charters Towers, with little civilisation in between apart from a roadhouse at Belyando. This is where the importance of teamwork, mateship and spirit usually become apparent as we roll into the Belyando Roadhouse to enjoy this unique part of outback Queensland. Tonight we’ll camp under the stars and sample a different way of life in rural Australia. Cycling distance: 176 kms

Day 8 – Friday 31 August 2018 Belyando Crossing to Charters TowersToday will be a big day, with close to 200 km of cycling! The road slightly tends up and temperatures will start to rise, but we don’t call it a challenge for nothing. At the end of today we will be greeted by the famous green, green grass of Charters Towers at the School of Distance Ed (School of the Air). The local community will turn out to welcome us with a wonderful BBQ dinner and we’ll get to enjoy a couple of drinks and recount the past eight days before enjoying the soft grass under our swags for one last time. Cycling distance: 198 kms

Day 9 – Saturday 1 September 2018 Charters Towers to TownsvilleToday marks our final run into Townsville so excitement will be high (no matter how tired your legs may be!) The road heads down as we run off the Mingela Range to the famous lunch stop at Woodstock CWA Hall. A true icon of country Australia, this tiny hall is where the local ladies of Woodstock CWA put on a lunch to behold. After lunch, family, friends and supporters will be waiting to welcome us into Townsville and help us celebrate the great achievement of cycling 1600 kilometres in just nine days. Cycling distance: 138 kms

Sharky with the ladies of the Woodstock CWA






Supported from start to finish

At Smiling for Smiddy we seek to create an event experience second to none.

We ask you do the hard work training and fundraising in the lead up, but once on the road, we rely heavily on the efforts of our volunteer Road Crew to keep our riders fed and hydrated, ensuring they’re happy, healthy and safe.

Whether rising early to cook breakfast, popping up the marquees or firing up the BBQ to serve morning and afternoon tea on the side of the road or staying up late to finish washing your lycra, the Road Crew is what allows the peloton to keep turning every single day.

It’s all part of the Smiling for Smiddy experience and our ethos of ‘Teamwork, Mateship & Spirit’ extends not only to every member of the Smiddy peloton, but also the volunteers who give up their time to support the riders. People like Kevin “Kevvy” Enchelmaier.

Each Smiling for Smiddy ride operates with front and rear safety vehicles to ensure the safety of our riders and all road users and Kevvy has been the driver behind the peloton for all but one Smiddy ride over the past 11 years. He has followed Smiddy riders around the entire length of Australia, from the bottom to the top and many places in between.

A Smiling for Smiddy ride is called a challenge for a reason. It can take a toll on both body and bike—but don’t worry, we’ll have you covered.

As well as our front and rear support vehicles, each ride also features a dedicated mechanic vehicle which travels behind the peloton to keep everyone moving and fix any minor issues along the route.

We also have a team of volunteer physio and massage therapists from our sponsors, Allsports Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine, available to iron out those knots and niggles and ensure your body is in great shape throughout the nine day challenge.

If you register for the Bottlemart Smiddy Challenge, you can rest assured you’ll be supported along the way by a great team of Road Crew volunteers.






Frequently Asked Questions

Are Smiling for Smiddy events hard? They can be; they’re called a Smiddy Challenge for a reason. But we’ve found that the most rewarding things you can do in life are very rarely easy. The Bottlemart Smiddy Challenge will push you physically and mentally—but it will also change you for the better; it can renew your focus on life and what’s important and give you a rare sense of achievement that you have not only achieved something really special, but contributed to a higher goal.

Smiling for Smiddy represents the core values of community, teamwork, mateship and philanthropic spirit. Wearing a Smiddy jersey is a privilege—and when you join us, you will understand why.

Do I need to be a hard-core cyclist? No, you don’t! Our rides draw men and women each year who range in age from 20 to 65 with varying sporting abilities and experience. Some are very new to cycling while others have been doing it for decades! What they all have in common is a big heart, a great attitude and a determination to push themselves out of their comfort zone. Very often it is the slower riders in our group who earn the most respect and admiration from their peers in the peloton.

How fast do I need to ride? We typically average between 26-28 km/h, depending on the prevailing conditions. The Smiling for Smiddy peloton is a very supportive environment and we aim to support every rider to ride as much as possible.

How do I smash my fundraising goal? As soon as you register, your dedicated fundraising team from Smiling for Smiddy will work with you to create a comprehensive and personalised fundraising plan. Someone from the Smiddy team will contact you regularly with ideas, advice, encouragement and plenty of inspiration!

We'll also send you a USB stick with links to our Fundraising Resources which include:

• How to plan an event• How to write a media release• How to approach businesses for support

+ sample email template • An email signature • A fundraising poster • And peloton and training guides

Will I get a chance to meet other people before we go? Absolutely! We have organised monthly training rides, as well as two training weekends, so everyone can get to know each other and how the Smiling for Smiddy peloton rolls. You can also join in the fun of our weekly Wednesday River Loop which rolls out of Adam Smiddy Park, Park Rd, Milton each Wednesday at 5.30 am. There will also be regular email and phone communications leading up to the challenge.

Are donations tax deductible? Donations made to Smiling for Smiddy are tax-deductible (conditions apply).

What’s included?• Nine night’s accommodation • All meals on tour• Full on road support crew including, physio/massage,

mechanic, catering, laundry and luggage transfer• Two day training weekend• Exclusive Smiling for Smiddy Cycle Kit• Exclusive access to monthly training rides and training support• Ongoing fundraising support• And much more






How does a Smiling for Smiddy ride operate?

Our events are safe, fun and professionally run by a team of dedicated and experienced cycling event operators.

You pedal and we do the rest.

On tour we take care of all your accommodation and meal requirements; we have experienced front, rear and mechanic support vehicle drivers supporting the peloton; experienced ride leaders within the group; UHF communications between support vehicles and ride leaders; a full catering crew; and daily laundry and luggage transfer.

Training and Fundraising Support

The Smiling for Smiddy team are professional fundraisers and also passionate cyclists with years of experience in completing long distance cycling events. We are committed to our cause of funding cancer research and the bike is our vehicle to support this.

In terms of training, our weekly River Loop departs Adam Smiddy Park on Park Rd, Milton every Wednesday morning from 5.30 am, with coffee afterwards and we hold monthly training rides so you’ll be really comfortable within the Smiddy peloton. Both of these training sessions are a great way to meet other Smiddy riders.

We can also offer fundraising tips and can work with you to map out a fun and achievable fundraising plan.

The Smiling for Smiddy team will be there every step of the way to assist you with both the physical and fundraising preparations needed to take on the Bottlemart Smiddy Challenge.

At Smiling for Smiddy we have been operating on road cycling events in Australia, New Zealand and Europe for 12 years.






About Mater Foundation

At Mater Foundation, we believe every man, woman and child deserves exceptional care.

Mater Foundation challenges, inspires and engages people, organisations and businesses to partner with Mater to extend the boundaries of healthcare, education and research.

Funds raised for Mater Foundation are distributed to support a range of clinical programs, education and training; medical research; vital equipment and Mission activities at Mater. We support compassionate healthcare for the community by promoting and funding the prevention and control of disease in people of all ages.

Mater Foundation’s work includes funding a range of potentially life-changing projects for those suffering from melanoma, prostate, ovarian and breast cancer. It also contributes to the impact of global research by funding key collaborations with researchers in Queensland and around the world.

By partnering with Mater Foundation, you are supporting an iconic and much-loved Queensland institution—the birthplace of one-in-seven Queenslanders, the healthcare provider for more than 500 000 patients each year, and an internationally recognised research institute.

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