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Riding Through the Storm: How Cycling Helped Me Heal - and Why I'm Pedalling to Tibet for Men’s Mental Health
Wednesday 14th May
About ten years ago, I hit a wall.
It started with a workplace issue that left me feeling drained, anxious, and not quite myself. What I didn’t realise at the time was that I was experiencing the early signs of depression - something I had no tools or words for. Like many men, I didn’t talk about it. I kept it hidden, hoping it would pass on its own.
But it didn’t. Not until a mate - a good bloke - saw through my “I’m fine” and said something simple that changed my life:
"Why don’t you try riding a bike?"
It felt random at the time, but I gave it a go. I bought a bike, started riding short distances… and haven’t stopped since.
Cycling became more than just exercise - it became therapy. The open roads gave me space to breathe. The steady rhythm of the pedals quieted the noise in my head. With every ride, I felt a little lighter, a little stronger, a little more myself. It didn’t solve everything overnight, but it gave me something I hadn’t felt in a long time: hope.
Now, I’ve set myself a new challenge - and it’s a big one.
On 5th July 2025, I’ll begin a journey I’ve dreamed about for years: cycling from Chengdu to Lhasa, Tibet. It’s a 2,200km ride across some of the most breathtaking and brutal terrain on Earth, with mountain passes reaching up to 5,500m above sea level. I plan to finish by 28th July 2025.
But I’m not doing it just for me - I’m doing it for every man who’s struggling in silence like I once was.
I’m riding to raise funds for Spoke to a Bloke, a Melbourne-based charity committed to improving men’s mental health. They’re working hard to break the stigma, open up conversations, and make sure no bloke has to face tough times alone.
If my story resonates with you, or if you believe in the importance of mental wellbeing, I’d be incredibly grateful for your support. You can donate to my campaign here:
👉 https://give.spoketoabloke.org/fundraisers/jeffhuo/cycling-to-tibet
This ride is my way of giving back - and proving that even the toughest climbs are possible when we don’t ride alone.
Thanks for being part of the journey. Let’s pedal toward healing, one kilometre at a time.
ShareThank you for your donations.
$520
Modscape +modbotics
$263.75
Jacob Qian
$211
Sue Samuel
$200
Rozanne & Bernard
From Bernard & Rozanne - hope you go well!!
$106.12
Jeff Huo
$104.92
Jared & Dandan
Be Safe & Enjoy!
$103.72
Yui + Alex Huo
So proud of you dad!
$66
Jiaxuan Li
一路顺利！
$56.24
Michelle Wang
$54.12
Arlene.hb@hotmail.com
All strength to your arm Jeff! Looking forward to seeing your posts.
$54.12
Howard Langmead
$54.12
Harry Huo
$54.12
Sheila Knight
Good luck with it all. Blessings, Sheila
$54.12
Jennifer Varela
Have a safe trip!
$54.12
Sandra Stewart
$50
Glen
God bless, Jeff!
We are a charity focused on supporting blokes mental health. We do this through running a series of community based events, including Walk for a Bloke and Challenge for a Bloke.
Funds raised via these events are being used to fund two core Spoke to a Bloke Projects;
M.I.N.D.S – The MEN IN NEED OF DIGITAL SUPPORT project is an initiative to bring together a wide range of mental health experts, knowledgeable individuals and everyday blokes to create 24/7 help content aimed at supporting adult and younger men.
121 – The 121 project will deliver direct professional help for blokes that need financial assistance and reach those that need it most.
In addition to our projects, our events also serve as medicine. We enable blokes to be active, to connect, to share, to listen, to learn and to share in events to help build resilience through action.
Good Luck Jeff!