In 2018, Chris "Tidy" Neate set out on an epic cycling journey from Perth to Melbourne – a massive 3,500 km in just 21 days. Alongside him every pedal of the way was his dad, Geoff, as support crew. Together, they braved wind, rain, injuries, glass-filled motorhomes, and the great Australian outback – all to raise funds and awareness for high mortality rate cancers. Since then, Tidy’s Tour has taken a few different forms and has raised over $62,000.
The evolution of Tidy's Tour
2018
Perth to Melbourne | 3,508KM | 21 days | $40K RAISED
Chris battled through intense weather, truck turbulence, injury from a railway crossing fall, and relentless headwinds on the Nullarbor
Geoff, his dad and support crew, patched windows with duct tape and patched knees with café-donated bandages
They met countless kind strangers – like a café ambulance officer who gave supplies, and a wheat farmer who donated $150 despite facing drought
"Living in Melbourne, you forget the noise. On the Nullarbor, it’s silent. Chris was doing all the hard work, but I got to see Australia in a way few ever do. We met incredible people, and every story reminded us why we were doing this. Thank you to everyone who supported, donated, and cheered us on. You were the fuel behind the ride"
GEOFF NEATE
Husband of Teresa Neate, The inspiration behind the Aftershock
2019
Ballarat to Melbourne | 140KM | 5.5 hours | $15K RAISED
A little less grueling than 2018, but still as inspiring as a team of 29 riders came together to tackle the last leg of Tidy's Tour
The journey began in Geelong, continued through Queenscliff, crossed by ferry to Portsea, and finished with a ride back to Melbourne — covering an impressive 140km
The team showed incredible spirit and teamwork, powering through Melbourne’s signature four seasons in a day
2020
Various locations | 30 to 120KM | $10K RAISED
In response to COVID-19, riders were invited to log personal routes of 30km, 60km, 90km or 120km
A big shoutout to Adam McLean, who rode 260 km from Bendigo to Melbourne, raising $2,157 solo
