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A GROUP of 12 dedicated cyclists from Geelong and Ballarat recently completed a mammoth ride to help raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer.<\/p>\n

Pedal for Prostate was formed in 2014. Each year they go on a week-long ride to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.<\/p>\n

Since their formation they have raised more than $160,000, not including this year’s ride.<\/p>\n

The cyclists rode from Canberra to Ballarat from February 23-29, covering about 900 kilometres and 10,000 metres of elevation across the seven days they were on the road.<\/p>\n

Group member Mark Woodhead said the group intentionally challenged themselves, knowing that the pain and difficulties they experienced were just a shadow of what people with prostate cancer endured.<\/p>\n

“We don’t make it a leisurely ride; we make it so we test ourselves.”<\/p>\n

Mr Woodhead said making people aware of the risks of prostate cancer and how they can be minimised was an important role of Pedal for Prostate.<\/p>\n

“Men can be a bit stubborn and we all neglect our health to a point. We want to get the message out there that they should be getting the tests done, particularly if they have a family history of it.”<\/p>\n

Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Australian men. Each year about 3,500 Australians die from the disease.<\/p>\n

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia recommends that men over 50, or 40 with a family history of prostate cancer, should talk to their doctor about testing for prostate cancer.<\/p>\n

Mr Woodhead said the group was always happy to welcome new members, with cyclists currently ranging from 19 to 65 years old.<\/p>\n

“We’re open to people that want to join if they have an interest in cycling.”<\/p>\n

The group raise their money through barbecues, raffles and highway collections as well as through online donations.<\/p>\n

Donations can be made at give.everydayhero.com\/au\/pedal-for-prostate-2020<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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