Meet The Riders - Leeanne Ambrose

Leeanne decided to take part in Headride as a personal challenge but also to help Marg support a fabulous cause. Her training preparation has been comprehensive. Leeanne has somewhat modified her social life because of the early mornings and long rides required to get fit for the 1056km ride. “It has been challenging to fit the rides in around work and home but it has been a lot of fun. I have really enjoyed getting fit and not being scared of riding the hills albeit slowly!” she said.


Like several of our Headride cyclists Leeanne has participated in long distance ride Murray to Moyne. “We did the ride relay style so we all rode 300kms in 24 hours. It was a great ride except for the wind and rain for the last 100kms. The three of us who did that ride Andrew, Tomo and myself are now doing Headride together” she said.  

Leeanne is looking forward to riding with a great group of people and having lots of laughs along the way. Cadel Evans is her cycling inspiration as is Headride founder Marg Noonan. “I have a huge amount of respect for Margie in the way she has come back after a near death experience. She is as tough as ever and is always inspirational” said Leeanne.

Leeanne grew up in a small country town called Dimboola that is “the metropolis of the world!” Leeanne loves outdoor sport and has a rowing background where she represented both Victoria and Australia. She started cycling about six years ago but can’t see herself representing Australia. “That is never going to happen in cycling but I am hooked on it nonetheless!”