Dynamic duo Jeremy and Iesha Humber are currently cycling around Tasmania in an attempt to raise $12,000 for Ballarat’s Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute.

Since the first day of the ride on Janaury 7, $6000 has been generously donated to the cause by various members of the public.

With half of the target amount already raised, Sarah Stapleton, of FECRI, says the goal is very much achievable.

“Absolutely, the $12,000 is well and truly in our sights,” she said. 

“To have half the funds raised right as they are hitting the halfway point in the journey is fantastic.”

Mr Humber and Iesha are currently in Orford Beach, about 73km north-east of Hobart, after riding between 700 and 800 kilometres over the past week. 

After a well-earned rest day on Monday, they will begin the long and arduous journey back up the east coast of Australia’s island state, one which is expected to take them seven to eight days to complete.

Mrs Stapleton said Mr Humber was unbelievably proud of his daughter and the enthusiasm with which she has tackled some of the most difficult riding conditions the country has to offer. 

“Jeremy is just so proud of Iesha and the work she has put into this ride,” she said. 

“She’s been tackling 50 kilometre rides and not only completing them, but also leaving her dad behind her as she does it.

“It just goes to show that if a 12-year-old girl can ride that kind of distance for a great cause, there’s not many excuses for people not to join in and ride for the cause.”

Giving updates via their Facebook page, Mr Humber said the ride had not been without difficulty, particularly when attempting to find accommodation in and around Hobart.

Upon arrival at the township of Richmond, 25km north-east of the state capital, a local caravan park “would not take us as their toilets were broken, so (we) had an extra 60 kms to the next camp site at Orford beach”.

After Iesha and her dad return home, their attention will shift to the Ballarat Cycle Classic on February 18 and 19, with 100 per cent of the day’s proceeds going to cancer research.

Donations can be made to www.fecri.org.au