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2023 Indi-Pac Fundraising for the Trish Multiple Sclerosis Research Foundation

Posted March 9, 2023 in 2023 Indian Pacific Wheel Ride by Mark Croker 0 Comments

Finally the Indian Pacific Wheel Ride. Finally an opportunity to get jiggy on a bicycle in my home country after an extended absence due to the Global Pandemic. Finally an opportunity to raise money for an Australian based charity but one that benefits the Global...

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What is the Indian Pacific Wheel Ride?

Posted March 7, 2023 in 2023 Indian Pacific Wheel Ride by Mark Croker 0 Comments

Before we talk about the Indian Pacific Wheel Ride we must first talk about the 2017 Indian Pacific Wheel Race. The Race The brains behind the race was Jesse Carlsson, co founder of Melbourne-based Curve Cycling, a manufacturer of specialist road, mixed surface  and off road adventure...

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2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 26 thru 28 Report

Posted June 3, 2022 in 2021 Trans Am by Mark Croker 2 Comments

Thursday July 1, 2021: Breakfast was included in the hefty room rate so I indulged. My body and mind needed the better prepared calories and the additional rest. I would need both for the day I had planned. Buchanan, 280ks up the road was the target,...

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2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 25 Report

Posted June 2, 2022 in 2021 Trans Am by Mark Croker 1 Comment

Wednesday June 30, 2021: Close to the worst nights sleep ever. Hard floor /no mattress and bright lights not turning off I can work with. However there was a high frequency hum emanating from somewhere in the room that just didn't stop. It was maddening and...

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2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 24 Report

Posted June 1, 2022 in 2021 Trans Am by Mark Croker 0 Comments

Tuesday June 29, 2021: Plenty of faffing about last night and it hadn't been the early night that I had planned so my first alarm of 2:30am was met my curt No fucking way!. The second at 3:30am by a more compliant Awrighty then, lets get...

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2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 23 Report

Posted May 29, 2022 in 2021 Trans Am by Mark Croker 0 Comments

Monday June 28, 2021: I exited the guest house just before 6am, trying not to disturb my hosts. Again out into a beautifully coolish clear morning that I knew wouldn't last. Given how the heat and humidity had been affecting me recently I'd been keeping an...

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2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 22 Report

Posted May 25, 2022 in 2021 Trans Am by Mark Croker 1 Comment

Sunday June 27, 2021: Out the door just before 5am trying my best not to wake one of the touring cyclists who was sprawled out on one of the couches. The pre dawn morning had a slight coolness to it but I knew that would...

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2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 21 Report

Posted May 23, 2022 in 2021 Trans Am by Mark Croker 0 Comments

Saturday June 26, 2021: I was up just before 4am, out the door and on the road at 4:33am. I felt a deep fatigue in the body and mind that I hoped wouldn't linger. Hopefully food will help - despite having no appetite (also a concern)...

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2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 20 Report

Posted May 17, 2022 in 2021 Trans Am by Mark Croker 2 Comments

Friday June 25, 2021: I was up and at em' at around 4:30am with a laser sharp singularity of focus - to get to the Trans Am Cyclery in Farmington, 95ks up the road, toute freakin' suite. I was craving the peace of mind that the...

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2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 19 Report

Posted May 13, 2022 in 2021 Trans Am by Mark Croker 1 Comment

Thursday June 24, 2021: Yesterday had hurt on quite a few levels so I was determined to be a tad kinder to myself today. That started with ensuring that I stuck around for the hotel breakfast which started at 6am, and ended (pun intended) with my...

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I AM WRITING A BOOK

Yes I blogged about my 2017 Trans Am experience but there is so much more to be said. It is taking a while but it is absolutely going to get done. Should you want to receive updates on how the book writing is going please sign up below.

About Me

Hi, my name is Mark and I am a cyclist, a MAMIL Cyclist. I ride my bike whenever and wherever I get the chance. It is the means by which I keep my recalcitrant waistline under relative control. It is my hobby. It is my passion. It is my therapy. It now feeds my creative outlet in the form of this blog.

That is the short story, the longer (much longer) story is here.

mamilcyclist

Indo-Pac Day 12: the call of civilisayion is stron Indo-Pac Day 12: the call of civilisayion is strong....
Still finding it a little tough out here at the mo Still finding it a little tough out here at the mo but as they say in this neck of the woods; "she'll be right"
It is oh so freakin' sweet to be back in God's Cou It is oh so freakin' sweet to be back in God's Country albeit on the other coast for the time being.

Bike has been unboxed and built back to fighting strength by the legends @rdspeedshop @john_ronc.

The Fundraising for  @trishmsresearchfoundation is progressing incredibly well. Thank you!! It's 3 days before the ride has even begun and we're already at $1,460 towards the goal of $5,500!!

Should you wish to contribute or find out more about how the Foundation is making a significant contribution to Multiple Sclerosis research both in Australia and Globally please refer the link in my bio...

Thanks!
A few more Richmond snaps.... A few more Richmond snaps....
Cheeky little ride down to the start to ensure map Cheeky little ride down to the start to ensure maps have uploaded ok......check.

Catching up with mum, dad and my sister Janet for the first time  in 4 years......check. (they've flown over from Sydney for the start. Best guess is 25 years since the 4 of us have shared the same roof)
Mum and Dad on "Buttonhole" Chamois cream and "But Mum and Dad on "Buttonhole" Chamois cream and "Butt paste" packing duties. A good one to outsource. It truly is a team effort!
Packed my sausage rolls last night pre-ride Zero H Packed my sausage rolls last night pre-ride
Zero Hour 8:30am
And I'm gonna be high
As a kite by then
I am an Orange Man
Fall times.... Fall times....
Indi-Pac Day 4: Rough start, better finish.... Indi-Pac Day 4: Rough start, better finish....
Bike et accoutrement starting to take shape... Bike et accoutrement starting to take shape...
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I AM WRITING A BOOK

Yes I blogged about my 2017 Trans Am experience but there is so much more to be said. It is taking a while but it is absolutely going to get done. Should you want to receive updates on how the book writing is going please sign up below.

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  • 2023 Indi-Pac Fundraising for the Trish Multiple Sclerosis Research Foundation
  • What is the Indian Pacific Wheel Ride?
  • 2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 26 thru 28 Report
  • 2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 25 Report
  • 2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 24 Report
  • 2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 23 Report
  • 2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 22 Report
  • 2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 21 Report
  • 2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 20 Report
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