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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 1 Comment

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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2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 18 Report

Posted May 11, 2022 in 2021 Trans Am by Mark Croker 2 Comments

Wednesday June 23, 2021: On the road at 6:47am. My starting times were starting to slip. An absolute necessity given my later finishing times over the last couple of days but starting in bright sunshine felt a little unnerving - like I was already behind schedule....

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2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 17 Report

Posted May 6, 2022 in 2021 Trans Am by Mark Croker 0 Comments

Tuesday June 22, 2021: Given the late finish the previous night I gave myself a little reprieve and set my alarm for the more civilised time of 5:30am. Surprisingly I answered the call with the minimum of hesitation before proceeding to hobble around the hotel room,...

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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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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.

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My Day 4 Trans Am report is finally up. It was a t My Day 4 Trans Am report is finally up. It was a tough day to write about, a day when I came very close to quitting. 

You can access via the link in my bio or by copy and pasting the URL below:

https://www.mamilcyclist.com/2021-trans-am-bike-race-day-4-report/
Awrighty then, after quite the sabbatical I'm bac Awrighty then, after quite the sabbatical  I'm back into the 2021 Trans Am blogging business.

Day 7 is finally up. Copy and paste this URL https://www.mamilcyclist.com/2021-trans-am-bike-race-day-7-report or click on the link in my bio.

Happy New Year all!
My Day 10 Trans Am report is live. Acres via this My Day 10 Trans Am report is live.

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The Blog continues......Trans Am Day 12. Hopefully The Blog continues......Trans Am Day 12. Hopefully a little escapism from the shit show of the news cycle.

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Or click on the link to the post in my bio!
The Blog Continues......Day 13: https://www.mamil The Blog Continues......Day 13:

https://www.mamilcyclist.com/2021-trans-am-bike-race-day-13-report/
So incredibly honored to have been involved in thi So incredibly honored to have been involved in this project. Such a fitting tribute to a very special young man

Sam's Place is open!
Deb got me ready to rumble for the Trans Am and no Deb got me ready to rumble for the Trans Am and now she is coaching up the lil' fellas. 2 lessons in and the date when they can crush their old man is already fast approaching.

I cannot recommend @bikegirldlb @dlb2-FullPotential coaching services for anything bike riding (any distance, on/off road), strength/conditioning and yoga related 

She can do it all!
Bike et accoutrement starting to take shape... Bike et accoutrement starting to take shape...
It has begun......IndiPac Pre! It has begun......IndiPac Pre!
Cheeky little ride out to the Aussie Bakery @trueb Cheeky little ride out to the Aussie Bakery @truebluebakery for Australia Day din dins and training nutrition. I managed to get 2 boxes worth of the good stuff into my bike bags with only 2 resultant casualties....
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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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