An appeal to raise money for the partner and family of ultracyclist Mike Hall, killed this morning while competing in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race, passed its £20,000 target in a matter of hours and donations are still flooding in, with more than £60,000 at last count.
The 35-year-old lost his life in a collision involving a car on the Monaro Highway, south of Canberra at 6.20am this morning in news that has shocked the cycling community in Britain, Australia and beyond.
He had been lying second in the race behind Kristof Allegaert, a three-time winner of the Transcontinental race that Hall founded, and the Belgian rider was among those to pay tribute to him.
The race has been cancelled and organisers are planning a ride in tribute to Hall in Sydney on Sunday.
A Just Giving page was set up by ultracyclist James Hayden “to raise money to help Anna (Mike’s partner), and Mike’s family in this difficult time.”
He wrote: “Mike will be remembered by us all for his kindness, good heart and bravery.
“Mike was a shining light in many of our lives, enabling us to find the best of ourselves.
“My sincere thoughts and love are with Anna, and Mike’s Family.
“Keep pedalling Mike.”
At the time of writing, donations of more than £60,000 have been made.
You can contribute here.
7 thoughts on “Donations for partner and family of Mike Hall triple £20,000 target in a day”
Such sad sad news. My felt
Such sad sad news. My felt condolences to the family of a true champion.
I’m on my way to begin the
I’m on my way to begin the North coast 500 tomorrow. When I got sent a link to this story this morning i was instantly more determined to get on my bike, not deterred. What sad news, what an inspirational man. I’ll be thinking of him every mile of my ride. Whenever it gets tough, enjoy it.
Yermaw17 wrote:
Good going, and well said.
I was stunned when I saw the headlines on my phone at 5.50 this morning, when I fired it up to check on the IPWR before heading to work. Getting on my bike in the dark, feeling sick, mixing with traffic, was the last thing I wanted to do.
An hour later, I dragged myself out of bed and drove into work.
Since then, I’ve read some inspirational comments, including on here (special mention to unconstituted). Thanks folks. I’m still reeling, but I’ll be back on my bike.
This has deeply affected people who knew Mike, met him once or twice, and didn’t know him at all (I’m in the middle group). I’d encourage everyone to donate, for Mike’s legacy.
Donated . A real blow to what
Donated . A real blow to what embodies the spirit of adventure in everyone.
There’s a Mike Hall tribute
There’s a Mike Hall tribute ride set up on Zwift tomorrow if anyone’s on that. Tag is #MHRIP
http://zwift.com/events/view/9937
Amazingly its just over £50k
Amazingly its just over £50k now.
Been in a bit of a daze today from this news. Had to watch ‘Inspired To Ride’ earlier to try console myself.
Over the Tasman in New
Over the Tasman in New Zealand, this is the unifying topic of conversation amongst cyclists. The Maori say ‘kua hinga te kauri o te wao nui a Tāne’ (the kauri has fallen in the sacred forest of Tāne) to talk of the passing of a great figure. For we cyclists, a giant has fallen. Go well: you will be remembered.