Bob Montgomery, an 82-year-old charity cyclist, finished a 5,200km ride from Broome to Bowral on Sunday, and then, in a move that can only be described as peak irony, died on Monday. His family confirmed the news on social media, revealing he passed away unexpectedly just a day after completing the epic journey alongside his grandson, Tom, as a fundraiser for motor neurone disease.

Now, before you start blaming the bike, let's clarify: Montgomery died in a single-vehicle crash in Sydney's southern suburb of Arncliffe about 7pm, after a car crashed into the side of the M5 East tunnel. Emergency services did their best, treating him at the scene before rushing him to St George Hospital in critical condition, where he later succumbed. A 79-year-old passenger was also treated at the scene and taken to hospital in stable condition, because apparently the universe wasn't done with them.

In a poignant post, his family noted this was Montgomery's sixth interstate fundraising ride for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) NSW, 'raising vital funds and awareness for a cause that was deeply personal to him.' And fittingly - or tragically, depending on your perspective - the ride was named 'One Last Ride.' At 82, Bob was still passionately sharing his message only hours before his passing. Because why not go out with a bang, right?

According to the MND NSW website, his epic ride raised $104,965 in donations. MND NSW, in a statement, said they were 'deeply saddened' by his sudden passing, calling Montgomery a 'cherished friend and tireless supporter.' CEO Liam O'Meara praised his most recent achievement - riding from Broome to Bowral at 82, alongside his 18-year-old grandson - as 'nothing short of inspirational.' O'Meara added, 'Bob understood that behind every diagnosis is a person and a family navigating one of life's most challenging journeys. His fundraising helped ensure that more people could access the care, equipment and support they need, when they need it most.'

So here's to Bob Montgomery, who proved that age is just a number, and that even the most heroic efforts can be undone by a rogue car in a tunnel. His legacy, however, will pedal on.