Kathy Challinor proudly wears the battle scars from foes on Tamworth streets, received while on her quest to help save our children from cancer.
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Despite riding on the back of a black Giant instead of a noble stead, wearing bright orange and blue lycra instead of a silver breastplate and fighting off magpies instead of dragons, there is no doubt she has the valiance of a knight in shining armour.
The true-blue Aussie hero is taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge for the third year in a row.
"I just love it," she enthuses.
She set her goal to ride 400 kilometres with a fundraising goal of $3000 at the start of October.
Barely five days later, she's reached just over $2500.
"I will keep moving the goalposts to get as much as I can," she said.
The self-identifying 'OWL', or older woman in Lycra, shows off her scratched helmet with beak-sized holes, telling the story of how she got the scar on her left eye from the black and white menaces.
Mrs Challinor rattles off the facts on children with cancer as easily as reciting her own name.
Over 600 cancer diagnoses are given to kids in Australia each year. Three children in a week will lose their battle with cancer.
"That's why I do it. All of that money goes to the Children's Medical Research Institute."
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She knows 23 other riders taking part in the challenge in Tamworth, and wants to organise a group ride to bask in the camaraderie.
To donate, head to www.greatcyclechallenge.com.au with the participants name. For a group ride or to donate cash, call Mrs Challinor on 0428 290 952.
