The current record holder, Eugen Schilter, announced the offer of a $15,000 prize for the first person to break his record of 55 days, 17 hours and 8 minutes following the same route of nearly 14,500km. If Erik manages to set a new record, Eugen, with Erik's blessing, will donate the money equally - $7,500 each - to Australian Red Cross and Danish Red Cross to commemorate Erik's achievement.

Erik is no stranger to long distance cycling and this will be his third trip around Australia. Erik will commence his journey from the Swan Bell Tower at 8am on Saturday 29 March. If you would like to help Erik get started on his journey by giving him an encouraging send off, contact Joanna on 08 9225 1927 or via email jkeenan@redcross.org.au.

More information on Erik’s trip, including his route, can be found on his website, www.lonebiker.dk/EHJEM/index.html. We will be providing regular updates on his progress on our website.

You can help!

Support Erik’s fundraising efforts by making a Pedal Point Pledge. A Pedal Point Pledge is a fixed dollar amount set to a part of Erik’s journey, with the funds raised going to Red Cross services in Australia and overseas. The list of Pedal Points you can pledge to are:

Pledge $10 for Erik to pedal from Perth to Esperance, WA.
$10 allows Red Cross to provide transport for someone who has difficulty attending a vital medical appointment.

Pledge $25 for Erik to pedal from Perth to Adelaide.
$25 allows Red Cross to provide bedding for four for when disaster strikes our Pacific neighbours.

Pledge $50 for Erik to cycle from Perth to Melbourne.
$50 allows Red Cross to provide a daily phone call for two months to check the wellbeing of a person living alone.

Pledge $80 for Erik to cycle from Perth to Sydney.
$80 allows Red Cross to train two Red Cross volunteers in Myanmar (Burma) in community based first aid.

Pledge $100 for Erik to cycle from Perth to Brisbane.
$100 allows Red Cross to help family members separated by disaster or conflict to find each other again.

Pledge $150 for Erik to cycle from Perth to Katherine, NT.
$150 allows Red Cross to educate young Australians about drugs and alcohol and help save lives.

Pledge $180 for Erik to cycle the entire 14,500km trip around Australia.
$180 allows Red Cross to provide a family in the Soloman Islands access to safe drinking water, as well as hygiene and sanitation training.

All money raised through Pedal Points will be donated to Australian Red Cross.

Shortly after his trip, around June, Erik will provide a complete diary of his journey via email to those who pledge for a Pedal Point.

How to get involved

To pledge a Pedal Point, please download and print out the Pedal Point Pledge form, fill it out with your details and fax or post it back to us. Each person who pledges a Pedal Point will receive a receipt for their donation.

More information

Joanna Keenan
Phone: 08 9225 1927
Email jkeenan@redcross.org.au

Wendy Mathews
Phone: 08 9225 1920
Email: wmathews@redcross.org.au.