4000 km and a tandem bike: These fellas are raising money for human and canine welfare

Key points

• Two cyclists plan to ride a tandem bike 4000 km from Perth to Canberra, starting on 1 November, to raise money for Dogs Canberra and Lifeline. Michael Matheson-Deng and Bryce Taylor, both executives at Dogs Canberra, aim to arrive within 40 days.
• The route runs through Esperance, across the Nullarbor, along the coast to Adelaide, then on to Melbourne. Other riders will join them for the final stretch from Jindabyne to Canberra.
• The money raised will be split equally between Lifeline and Dogs Canberra. The ride also aims to encourage conversations about mental health.