Cycling to support the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

I am an early career researcher at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (University of Auckland). Our Biomechanics for Breast Imaging Group recently received funding from the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF) to develop and implement an innovative breast image analysis technology to help clinicians detect and treat breast cancer. We are hoping this new technology will help improve outcomes for breast cancer patients.

I am taking up the 2018 Lake Taupo Cycling Challenge to help raise funding for the NZBCF. This is an effort to give a little back to this great organisation and to thank them, not only for supporting our research, but also for helping improve the lives of those diagnosed with breast cancer.

Training highlights

- Bought a bike and started training in March 2018

- 189 training rides covering 5000 km, ~202 total hrs, ~48,700 m elevation gain (www.strava.com/athletes/29111289)

Race info:

- 24 Nov

- Entered the 75 km half lake event (https://cyclechallenge.com/the-event/categories/on-road/half-the-lake/)

- Aiming to finish in < 2 hrs 45 mins! (top 25 % based on previous year male 19-34 age group results)

Please consider contributing (sent directly to NZBCF's bank account)

Thank you for your support!

Prasad