Bob Montgomery, a charity cyclist who has just finished a 5,200km bike ride from Broome to Bowral, died on Monday at the age of 82.
His family confirmed his death on social media, saying he had died unexpectedly just a day after completing the cycling feat alongside his grandson, Tom, as a fundraiser for motor neurone disease.
MND NSW chief executive Liam O’Meara told ABC that Montgomery experienced a medical episode on his way home from a function at Sydney’s Rose Bay.
It is understood that following the episode, his car crashed into the side of the M5 tunnel in Arncliffe. Emergency services treated him at the scene but he later died in hospital. No one else was injured.
In a statement to the Guardian, O’Meara said Montgomery’s fundraising “helped ensure that more people could access the care, equipment and support they need, when they need it most”.
According to the MND NSW website, his epic ride raised $104,965 in donations.
“His most recent achievement, riding from Broome to Bowral at the age of 82 alongside his 18-year-old grandson, was nothing short of inspirational,” O’Meara said.
“Bob understood that behind every diagnosis is a person and a family navigating one of life’s most challenging journeys.
MND NSW shared a tribute, saying it was “deeply saddened” by the sudden passing, calling Montgomery a “cherished friend and tireless supporter of MND NSW”.
In the post, his family said it was Montgomery’s sixth interstate fundraising ride in support of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) NSW, “raising vital funds and awareness for a cause that was deeply personal to him”.
“Fittingly, and now poignantly, the ride was named One Last Ride,” it continued.
“At 82 years of age, Bob was still passionately sharing his message only hours before his passing.
“Rest in peace a beautiful soul.”
• This article was amended on 4, 5 and 7 August 2026 to revise some of the details of the circumstances of Bob Montgomery’s death.
