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UNTIL THEN, WE KEEP ON RIDING
Touched by cancer, Bob Wozga has discovered much more than hospital beds and illness, he took to the backroads of New South Wales and went Cruisin ' For A Cure...
Cancer is cruel. It doesn’ t discriminate, it doesn’ t only affect the person diagnosed, and it certainly doesn’ t fight fair. Its impact ripples outward— to families, friends, workmates, doctors, nurses, even the barista who hands over a daily coffee to someone worn down by treatment. Chemotherapy, radiation, surgery— the battle scars are not just physical but emotional and psychological. Yet, amid the hardship, there is also resilience, compassion, and the drive to find better ways forward.
Across Australia, researchers work tirelessly to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of more than 100 different types of cancer. Progress is real and measurable, but it relies on funding. That’ s why fundraisers and charity events matter— they turn community spirit into tangible hope.
For me, this cause is personal. In September 2024, my wife, Christine, was diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer. Since then, she has endured months of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, the removal of her ovaries, and still faces further surgery. Yet through it all, she’ s carried herself with grace, positivity, and a smile that never
fails to lift those around her. Inspired by her strength, I launched Cruisin’ for a Cure, a charity ride with the Cancer Council of Australia.
On the Road for a Reason
The ride began on a crisp Saturday morning at Pheasants Nest Service Centre. The air was thick with the smell of frying donuts, hamburgers, and fresh coffee. Riders gathered; Phil on his V-Strom, Chris Smith on his GS700, Anthony Drury on a Kawasaki 1000, alongside others in cars, ready to hit the open road for something more than just a day out.
We wound our way south through Mittagong and Bowral, where locals queued outside pie shops in the cold. Through Moss Vale and Exeter, then onto Bundanoon, Wingello, and Tallong, before stopping at Marulan for tea and a chance to thaw our hands. Marulan is a village with charm; 19th-century shopfronts, scones worth the stop, and the unique claim of sitting directly on the 150th meridian. A sculpture marks where the sun rises and sets at precisely 6:00 am and 6:00 pm on
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