Profile - Andrew Edwards

Andrew is the 2nd eldest and is now named the old fart, after Ian became gramps.


1. Biggest physical (sporting) accomplishment so far...2 x Murray to Moynes and MS 4 MS

2. I am best at...Leading out the Troops

3. Most looking fwd too on the Ms1000...Seeing Victoria

4. The one thing i wish will happen on the MS1000...Getting my head on TV

5. Who do you think will throw the first tantrum on the MS1000? and what about? No Comment

6. What is your weakness...Chicken Parma skewers

7. Your greatest fear for the event...Getting Money....

8. What should our next challenge be...Finding more quality time to spend with Family

Profile - Ian McLean

Here is the first of a short Q&A with each of the main participants in the MS1000.

From eldest to youngest, we start with Cousin Ian, or as he likes to be referred to now "Gramps."

1. Biggest physical (sporting) accomplishment so far... Completing the Kokoda track (surviving the trip with 5 women)

2. I am best at... Bringing up the rear!

3. Most looking forward to on the MS1000... Torturing my body, Spending time with my cuz, and seeing the country side.

4. The one thing I wish will happen on the MS1000... We all survive the event and are still talking at the end.

5. Who do you think will throw the first tantrum on the MS1000, and what about... Have to say Nick, because he's not related. Sorry Nick!

6. What is your weakness... Trying to help people.

7. Your greatest fear for the event... Being to old too keep up with the young guns.

8. What should our next challenge be... " TOUR DE FRANCE 2013"

Birchip Training Weekend

The lads have been busy training - working up our fitness base, but on the weekend it was a real treat. The Weinert boys (Ian, Andrew, Scot, Cory and Simon) (Nick could not make it) went back home, so to speak, to Birchip, the town our mothers and Ian grew up in. Our Uncle Kevin lives there and was more than accommodating with his wife June, and their two dogs - Princess and Chloe. Birchip is a small town of about 800 people, but with the new water pipe now up and running, their local watering hole - Tchum Lake is full and being enjoyed by all.

We were told stories about our Pop and how hard he was, a real inspiration, and I’m sure we will use that memory during the tough times of the MS1000. We rode 142km on Saturday and 88km on Sunday - riding on roads we will be using in March. Here are some photos of a highly enjoyable weekend.


The house our grandparents lived in. It's tiny.


Our fantastic hosts. Kevin (Spider) and June.


The kids enjoying the recently filled Tchum Lake.


The sun rising as we ride toward Wycheproof.


On top of Wycheproof Hill. From left - Scot, Cory, Andrew, Simon & Ian. That’s Ian Ballard’s face on our jerseys. He is the founder of Foundation 5 Million (F5m) our charity partner.

THE COURSE

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INTRODUCTION

Calling all adventurers to join the MS1000 - a unique 1000km kayaking, cycling and trekking challenge throughout spectacular regional Victoria.

The Ms1000 will take you paddling the Murray River, cycling the length of Victoria and hiking the Great Ocean Walk.

This incredible challenge aims to raise awareness of the most common neurological disability amongst young adults in Australia – Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – and to generate publicity and funds for research into a cure.

100% of funds raised will be directed to Foundation 5 Million (F5M) - MS Research Australia’s community fundraising arm.

The aim is to raise $100,000 and you can be involved.

It's the challenge you have been waiting for.

You can join the MS1000 event for just one day, or complete the whole 10 day journey. But most importantly any sponsorship you can offer will help reach our goal.

CONTACT DETAILS

To find out more. Send us an email or give us a call. We are more than happy to have a chat about any questions you might have.

cory - (pearce.cory.k@edumail.vic.gov.au or 0431 489 409)

scot - (mr.scotedwards@gmail.com or 0411 288 356)