Cambodian odyssey

Victoria Parker.

via CAAI News Media

02 Feb 10

PADDINGTON mum Victoria Parker will attempt to cycle across Cambodia later this year to support children affected by war.

The full-time communications director, who had little previous cycling experience, said that initially, the 350km trek was ``slightly daunting’’.

``It was a decision where you make a commitment and have no idea how you’re going to complete it,’’ she said,

``Sometimes when you make that commitment though, things start to happen that help you along the way.’’

Ms Parker said when a number of westside businesses offered their assistance, the path became clear.

Snap Fitness Milton owners Jake Henley and Rebecca Roussos will donate money from open day events directly to the Cambodian Cycling Challenge, as well as applying their fitness expertise to Victoria’s training.

Darren Boman of Brisbane Boutique Bikes has provided a Banshee mountain bike for the single mum to train on and Batlow Apples have provided 3000 apples for distribution throughout Cambodia.

The cycling journey, of 12 days including stopovers at orphanages, begins in May.

To help Victoria raise funds visit http://www.effortforothers.com/.