Background
He was accompanied on the ride by his father, Brendon Sinclair.
He was accompanied on the ride by his father, Brendon Sinclair.
Sinclair rode to raise funds ($25,000) for the youth mentoring charity Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia. Professional cyclist Robbie McEwen was the Ride Ambassador and provided training and ride advice. His interest in endurance cycling commenced when he donated a web site to charity bike ride "Sydney to Surfers" - a site he continues to manage - that raises in excess of $200,000 per year for the Youth Office The Streets charity.
In July 2009, Sinclair completed the 42.2 kilometre Gold Coast Airport Marathon.
Two weeks later he completed the 96 kilometre Kokoda Challenge bushwalk. Sinclair is also a regular competitor in the Noosa Triathlon, an Olympic distance triathlon and a pilot (currently training for his private pilot"s license).
On 27 April 2011 (at the age of 18 years), Sinclair completed a solo 1,200 km run around Tasmania in 27 days to raise money for charity. Sinclair is a leading Scout, having been awarded the Australian Scouting Medallion in 2008.
He continues ongoing fundraising for Big Brothers Big Sisters and helps increase awareness by giving speeches to Scouting groups on the importance of doing your best and helping others
In November 2009 Sinclair was named as the youngest finalist in the Young Australian of the Year Awards (Queensland).
In a four- (4) week period from 4 July 2010, Sinclair ran the Gold Coast Half Marathon, the Brisbane Half Marathon and was a member of the record breaking winning school team for the grueling 96 km Kokoda Challenge.