Help me create a mentally healthier world
I'm standing up to join Team Black Dog to turn ground breaking research into life saving action.
I will be supporting Scott Evans and Pat Whelan as they cycle across Australia, leaving Perth of the 1 August arriving in Sydney on the 7 September, 2022. At the same time raising both awareness and funds in support of the Black Dog Institute.
Mental illness affects 1 in 5 Australians every year, with the most common being depression and anxiety. Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It affects people from all walks of life — individuals, families, workplaces and communities.
Please donate today!
My Updates

Day 43 Wollongong to Bondi Beach 99kms
Tuesday 13th Sep

Day 42 Goulburn to Wollongong 151kms
Sunday 11th Sep

Day 39 Harden to Goulburn 144kms
Thursday 8th Sep

Day 38 Wagga Wagga to Harden 134kms
Wednesday 7th Sep

Day 37 Yackandandah to Wagga Wagga 163kms
Tuesday 6th Sep

Day 34 Mansfield to Yackandandah 165kms
Sunday 4th Sep

Day 33 Broadford to Mansfield 143kms
Friday 2nd Sep

Day 32 Castlemaine to Broadford 129kms
Thursday 1st Sep

Day 31 Ararat to Castlemaine 140kms
Wednesday 31st Aug

Day 29 Hamilton to Ararat 111kms
Monday 29th Aug

Day 28 Penola to Hamilton 128kms
Sunday 28th Aug

Day 27 Keith to Penola 158kms
Saturday 27th Aug

Day 26 Tailem Bend to Keith 131kms
Friday 26th Aug

Day 25 Adelaide to Tailem Bend 116kms
Thursday 25th Aug

Day 22 Snowtown to Adelaide 147kms
Monday 22nd Aug

Day 21 Port Augusta to Snowtown 161kms
Sunday 21st Aug

Day 20 Rest Day Port Augusta
Saturday 20th Aug

Day 19 Kimba to Port Augusta 153km
Friday 19th Aug

Day 18 Minnipa to Kimba 144kms
Friday 19th Aug

Day 17 Smoky Bay to Minnipa 154kms
Wednesday 17th Aug

Day 16 Ceduna to Smoky Bay 43kms
Tuesday 16th Aug

Day 15 Nundaroo to Ceduna 152kms
Monday 15th Aug

Day 14 Nullarbor Roadhouse to Nundroo Roadhouse 144kms
Sunday 14th Aug

Day 13 Eucla to Nullarbor Road House 198kms
Saturday 13th Aug

Day 11 Madura to Eucla 184kms
Thursday 11th Aug

Day 10 Caiguna to Madura 157kms
Thursday 11th Aug

Day 9 Balladonia to Caiguna 182kms
Tuesday 9th Aug

Day 8 Midway from Norseman to Balladonia 90kms
Monday 8th Aug

Day 7 Norseman midway to Balladonia 111kms
Monday 8th Aug

Rest Day Norseman
Saturday 6th Aug

Day 6 Coolgardie to Norseman 165kms
Friday 5th Aug

Day 5 Southern Cross to Coolgardie 187kms
Thursday 4th Aug

Day 4 Merredin to Southern Cross 111kms
Wednesday 3rd Aug

Day 3 Northam to Merredin 170kms
Tuesday 2nd Aug

Day 2 Applecross to Northam 117.4kms
Monday 1st Aug

Day 1 'Perth to Sydney'
Sunday 31st Jul

The banner
Tuesday 12th Jul

Cycling across Australia (Perth to Sydney)
Wednesday 29th Jun On the 1st of August this year I will be supporting Scott Evans and Pat Whalen as they cycle across Australia raising awareness and funds for the BlackDog Institute. ShareThank you to my Sponsors

$148.05
Chris Bushell

$257.25
Chris Bushell
Big thank you to Liz from Yackandandah for the support

$315
Patrick Whelan

$105
Daniel And Taylor
We are so proud of you all

$105
Doug And Barb Van Vreede
Congratulations Bushy on making this journey and pulling Pat and Scott through safely! What an amazing adventure. Kudos to you all.

$84
Chris Bushell
Big thank to anon driver and the President of Moss Vale Mens Shed, much appreciated Chris

$21
Chris Bushell
Big thank you to Jess Hohmann, much appreciated Chris

$105
Chris Bushell
Big thank you to Tony Evans for the donation, much appreciated. Chris

$52.50
Chris Bushell
Big thank you toJay Quintal for the donation, much appreciated. Chris

$94.50
Chris Bushell
Big thank you to Sam Nictro

$52.50
Anthony F
Great to see you this morning, not far to go now

$31.50
Jacqui Filmer

$52.50
Elisabeth Budin

$31.50
Lyn Bushell
Congratulations to you three guys. An amazing effort, awesome and memorable experience as well as raising money for a great charity

$26.25
Chris Bushell
Big Thanks to Sherryl for the donation, much appreciated.

$52.50
Chris Bushell
Big thank to Cindy and David for the donation, much appreciated.

$52.50
Chris Bushell
Big thank you to Bernie and Maree for their donation, much appreciated

$50
Jo
Great job

$105
Monnica Smith
You three amigos rock'',,,,'

$105
Gary Smith
So proud of you guys

$20
Anonymous

$52.50
Suzie Duffy
Amazing efforts guys - see you in Goulburn

$105
Chris Bushell
Big thank you to Bill, Evan Jones and Annon driver, much appreciated

$515
Brad Fitzgerald

$210
Sam White Quality Constructions
Well Done

$52.50
Chuck Hauble
Congrats to you, Pat and Scotty on your great adventure

$10
Robin Asmus
Keep up the great work and good luck on the ride. Thanks for calling into Junee 👍

$100
Murray Fleming
Scott & team what a great achievement !!!

$73.50
Chris Bushell
Big thank you to Jason Finnerty and Robert McIerney roadside donations, much appreciated

$52.50
Jonathan Allanson
Your doing an amazing thing, keep going not far now.

$105
Chris Bushell
Big thank to Liz McInerney dor the donation, much appreciated.

$105
Timothy Evans
Amazing achievement, keep pedalling

$113.40
Chris Bushell
Big thank you anonymous guest at the Mansfield Motel, two roadside donations from two anonymous drivers and their passengers, and Mary Cox, much appreciated

$52.50
Jacqui Ennever
Epic trip! and really great journal and photos.

$105
Val Austin

$31.50
Anonymous
Glad I stopped to talk to the two riders between Hamilton and Ararat. I wished them well as the wind started to pick up.

$31.50
Susan Milgate

$31.50
Chris Bushell
Donation from annon woman from Avoca and an unknown council worker in Heathcote, thank you, much appreciated

$10.50
Brooke Jiggins

$105
Pat
Big thank you Pat from the Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine for the donation Great food worth a visit for the donation. Much appreciated Chris

$52.50
Chris Bushell
Thank you Bernie and Maree for the donation at Ararat, much appreciated

$300
Caressa Seaman
Amazing effort . Best wishes. Looking forward to catching up Scott

$105
Michelle Evans
Fabulous effort so far, great cause to support. Stay strong 🚴♂️🚴♀️🚴

$89.25
Chris Bushell
Big thank you to Vince Austen, Chris the driver and Paul Morris the proprietor of the Alexander Cameron Suites, Penola. Much appreciated

$105
Michael And Kelly
Well done guys!

$105
Chris Bushell
Big thank to Tracey Cousins, Rob, Terry, Peter Phillips, Carolyn Wilson (River Bend Motel Tailem Bend) and annon drivers. Much Appreciated.

$105
Tracey Cousins, Rob, Terry, Peter Phillips, Carolyn Wilson & 2 Annon Driver

$210
Barbara Stepherson
It is wonderful that you Guys are supporting this cause…congratulations!! Keep safe

$52.50
Michael Redman

$31.50
Chris Bushell
Roadside donation from Anon driver and Ritchie Kirk. Thank you for the donation, much appreciated

$21
Rowan Ahern

$55.39
Chris Bushell
Roadside donation from anonymous driver. Thank you, much appreciated

$26.25
Chris Bushell
Roadside donation, thank you Jodie and John Hall

$21
Maryanne England

$106
Bec, Linda, Jake, Olivia
$106 to hit the $5000 mark! Keep going you may double it! Keep safe you are all doing great!

$52.50
Cherilyn Hammond

$21
Ray Lafleur
You and Pat are accomplishing something EPIC. Best of luck along the way.

$136.50
Chris Bushell
Roadside donations since leaving Norseman, Christine Fry, Alan & Lynne Taylor, N. Boyd, Erny and Shirley, and an unknown driver

$241.50
Chris Bushell
Roadside donations since leaving Norseman, Tom Fry, Ian Baker, the Lears, Peter Watchel, Myria McLean, Sherina Prickett, unknown miner,

$31.50
Lesley Chambers
Thinking of you Guys keep those muscles pumping. 👍👋

$105
Nichole Thurbon
Good job BUSHY, Beer o clock soon

$68.25
Chris Bushell
Big thank you to Christine Fry and a miner for the donation

$105
Barry
Good luck Scott & Chris- an amazing effort!

$21
Toby Dilger
Thank you for what your doing🥹

$210
Luke
Keep going lads, you’re all doing a awesome job! Keep it up

$57.75
Anonymous
I wish to thank Phillip & Kaitland and Phillip Moerman for their donation. Much appreciated

$50
Carleena Moss
Well done to you all. Congrats

$50
Troy "pete" Peterson
Safe travels Scotty, Pat & Bushy. Great cause. Hope to see you all on RAGBRAI again.

$52.50
Highlands Hair And Beauty
Just keep peddling

$21
Eric Ware

$21
Sreedevi Neelima

$1.02k
Goulburn Invitational Inc.
Best of luck Chris :)

$31.50
Desley Evans
All the best Scott and co enjoy your ride 😃

$52.50
Mini Me

$157.50
Chris Bushell
Donated on behalf of Michael Gerakios. Thank you Michael, much appreciated.

$52.50
Wayne Bensley
Good luck to all involved. Stay safe and enjoy the journey. A great cause 👏🏻

$52.50
Brad Jamieson

$52.50
Joe C

$52.50
Meleesa And Mick
Have fun and stay safe. xx

$105
Dale And Sonia Evans
All the best Ledends👍

$20
Allyson B
All the best

$21
Anonymous
This is fantastic Bushy! Best of luck and have fun. Can’t wait to see the updates.

$105
Glenn Harding
Best of luck guys - safe trip.

$21
Kerrie Norton
You are doing an amazing thing for a great cause.

$315
Bernie & Maree Evans
Good on you Scott, Chris & Pat , stay safe & enjoy your adventure

$52.50
Lauren Phelps
Good luck everyone on the journey

$105
Chris Berry
Best wishes to Scott and Pat in cycling across Australia for a great cause

$10.50
Josh Madden

$105
Peter Jackson

$210
Adam Lambert
Enjoy my friends and stay safe.

$52.50
Salvatore Nicotra

$210
Joanne Greenwood
Well done Chris making our world a better place. Jo Greenwood

$52.50
Karen Watson

$52.50
Jennie
Best of luck Chris! A great cause to support.

$52.50
Kathleen Walls
Thanks for supporting this cause… so important and often overlooked!! I hope you have a safe ride, meet special people, and make good memories.

$200
Tim Pleggenkuhle
Here's to ice cold VBs at the end of each day! That's GOLD! Wish I could join you!

$52.50
Charlie Murray
Good luck Chris and Pat!

$105
Mary Rosenstiel

$52.50
Romaine Lister
Good cause.

$20
Michael K
Good cause, good luck

$105
Vera Whelan

$52.50
Darren Traynor
Enjoy the experience Chris. 20 year anniversary!

$105
The Roses Cafe
A great cause!
Big thank you to Carol and Micky for their donation, much appreciated