Welcome to my blog. My name is Les Porter. This blog has been created so I can share my journey with you around the City of Wyndham to raise money for citizens of Wyndham that need it most. I am riding 1000 km around this magnificent city and I am calling it Wyndham 1000.
This is now the second year of this exciting event and I look forward to sharing it with you once again including new posts and information.
You are also most welcome to join me and others in this magnificent ride. Go to the Ride Bookings page to book a time for us to ride together.
Why am I doing this?
To raise funds for the Salvation Army in the City of Wyndham. 100% of the funds raised will be targeted towards helping the homeless, the disadvantaged and those at risk in our community.
How will I do this?
By riding an adult tricycle (non powered i.e. human powered) during daylight hours until 1000 kms are completed. The actual time taken will depend on:
- Weather
- Flat Tyres (hopefully not many)
- Myself – I have been training since late 2009. This is not a time orientated event With my physical limitations I will complete the distance within my capabilities
When will it begin?
Wyndham 1000 commences 12pm Saturday 29th October 2011 at Werribee Plaza.
What can you do?
If you would like to sponsor me to raise funds through this ride, send your donations to the address below and go to the Donations page to download the form:
211 Watton Street, Werribee 3030
PO Box 2389 Werribee 3030
The circuit
Join me on this blog and post your comments. It would also be wonderful if you cheered me on by riding with me during parts of my journey. Les Porter
Highlights video from Wyndham 1000 in 2010
Wyndham1000's Blog 
Good on you dad!
I will be there to cheer you on when you start your ride on Saturday 16th!
Good Luck!
Love your daughter Sarah.
Les,
This blog looks fantastic. Imagine that, a presence in the Web. I am sure the ride will be a huge success.
Go for it,
David Lane
Wyndham Rotary
Hi les,
Love your website. Hope you get weather like we had last weekend. All the best in your quest for 1,000km. Will hopefully get to ride some km with you. Picking up my bike today….its been in for a major repair. Cheers. Max Coster
You truly are an inspiration Les. I look forward to sharing your remarkable journey to support our local community. The children I work with are also inspired by your story of courage and determination. Many are grateful that you will be riding within and around our wonderful city to support the amazing work of the Salvation Army. Now get on that trike and go, go, go!
Georgina Pazzi
Wyndham Rotary
Edumazing
Good luck with the Wyndham 1000 ride Les.
Hope you raise lots (of $’s).
Sorry I missed your launch on Sat. last.
If you can let me know when you are riding, what time and where you are starting and finishing – I hope to join you on the ride real soon.
Regards
DarrellC
Hi Les,
Blogging again as there was an Email address problem. Best Wishes and hope all is going well in the ever-changing weather.
Gail
good on you champ!! you’re an inspiration
I hear you are going well on the Wyndham 1000 project, Les.
Keep up the good ride and let me know if you need a bit of extra company on the ride.
Where do you start each day and what time?
Darrell Carpenter,
Rotary Club of Wyndham.
Well Mr Les,
Just keep those pedals moving.
I know your capabilities, having spent numerous days on the road with you over the years on some good rides.
Sorry I will not be there to welcome you home, but we will chat on day.
It is worth the pain for what you are riding for.
Look forward to paying my promise.
K J
Onya bike and kill a K Les from your buddy Boysie
Hi Les,
It was wonderful to catch up with you today and to hear the magnificent and heartfelt stories that have happened as a result of your magnificent ride. Our community sure is a caring one. Also great to hear you have less than half the kms to go. Fabulous effort. Look forward to seeing the video coverage too.
Warm Regards
Georgina Pazzi
Great to read the comments about your journey, keep up the good work Les, Sue and John Campbell Wyndham Rotary Club
Hi
I’m Nisha – Georgina Pazzi’s friend – i just wanted to say you inspire me 🙂
Yours truly,
Nisha from South Africa
What a great Blog, Les. Hopefully the flat tyres will be the last thing to happen. You have a wonderful christian heart, always putting the community foremost in our minds by your continual Community Service. I also wish to acknowledge your family, Les who are the strong backstop to all your many and varied volunteer roles and as the saying goes, “behind every great man is a stronger and greater woman”. May God bless you and keep you safe on your annual ride for our local Wyndham City Salvation Army Corps, Les.
Les, your story moved me – and the fact that you are selflessly doing this ride again – well….it’s just inspirational! The Team at Hoppers Physio are proud to sponsor your efforts and wish you all the very best for Wyndham 1000 in 2011…Good Luck!!
Just wanted to say Les your such a lovely man and your family must be very proud of you and what you do for others. You are a great role model to many in the community and I pray that the ride is a successful one raising alot of money for such a great cause. WELL DONE LES AND KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!
Les,
Now the punctures are out of the way hopefully it will be clear sailing until the end.
Great work.
David Lane
Wyndham Rotary