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Charity cyclist Bob Montgomery, 82, dies one day after 5,200km ride across Australia
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Bob Montgomery, a charity cyclist who has just finished a 5,200km bike ride from Broome to Bowral, died on Monday at the age of 82.
MND NSW chief executive Liam O’Meara told ABC that Montgomery experienced a medical episode on his way home from a function at Sydney’s Rose Bay.
According to the MND NSW website, his epic ride raised $104,965 in donations.
MND NSW shared a tribute, saying it was “deeply saddened” by the sudden passing, calling Montgomery a “cherished friend and tireless supporter of MND NSW”.
“At 82 years of age, Bob was still passionately sharing his message only hours before his passing.