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82-Year-Old Charity Cyclist Dies After Epic Ride Across Australia
- On Monday, 82-year-old charity cyclist Bob Montgomery died following a medical episode just one day after completing a 5,300km ride across Australia for motor neurone disease .
- Montgomery and his 18-year-old grandson, Tom Malcolm, launched "One Last Ride" on June 22, cycling from Broome to Bowral across Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales to support individuals living with MND.
- The pair raised more than $100,000 for MND NSW; however, Montgomery suffered a medical episode on the drive home from a celebratory function Monday, resulting in a car crash.
- His wife of 59 years, Jenny, was by his side during his "peaceful passing," while MND NSW chief executive Liam O'Meara described Montgomery as a "cherished friend and tireless supporter."
- Supporters wishing to honour Montgomery's legacy may contribute to research via the family website, as MND NSW plans to grant the late cyclist a posthumous accolade for his years of dedicated advocacy.
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Bob Montgomery, a charity cyclist, has died at the age of 82 after successfully completing his final mission of cycling across Australia to raise funds for an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) organization.
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