Two Highlands cyclists have helped raise up to $271,000 for cancer and the figure is expected to keep growing.
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The Mount Kosciuszko Challenge is an annual event hosted by Rare Cancers Australia, an organisation that is based in the Southern Highlands.
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President of the Highlands Cycling Club, Zac Hulm said he and fellow Highlands rider, Wanye White were the only two to ride but it was a team effort from Southern Highlanders.
"A lot of the volunteers were from the Highlands as well," Hulm said.
"Rare Cancers doesn't believe you should live or die from the amount in your bank account.
"So far $271,000 has been raised but by the end of the week I reckon we'll smash through $300,000."
"On the first day we rolled out of Canberra at nine o'clock without any troubles.
"The first day of riding was really great. The second day was a bit foggy so we proceeded with precaution.
"Our first stop on the second day at Berridale we smashed the local bakery (laughs) so they were happy.
"The weather was perfect and it was a really nice ride. It was seven months in the making. It was quite emotional for some after the ride."
After such a big ride, when arriving at Mount Kosciusko the hard work had only just begun.
Rare Cancers doesn't believe you should live or die from the amount in your bank account.
- Zac Hulm
"After riding over 221 kilometers, with climbs all through the mountains, the majority walked up to the top of Kosciusko," Hulm said.
"Which is about 23 hours of walking after all that riding. In the end the final dinner was amazing and a really enjoyable experience."
Fellow Highlands rider, Wayne White wasn't supposed to race. But represented the Southern Highlands proudly.
"I've got to give a shout out to Wayne," Hulm said.
"He was originally supposed to be a volunteer, but I said you've got to get on a bike. I want you to ride and he smashed it. He also volunteers as a marshal on the Kosciusko walk. Wayne White was a standout."
