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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.

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Indi-Pac Day 4: Rough start, better finish.... Indi-Pac Day 4: Rough start, better finish....
Indi-Pac Day 6 Indi-Pac Day 6
Indi-Pac Day 22.... Indi-Pac Day 22....
Indi-Pac Day 25..... Indi-Pac Day 25.....
Plenty of heavy punches thrown by the easterly but Plenty of heavy punches thrown by the easterly but def better able to duck and weave today.

Endulge me a cheeky Trivia Question: What's the difference between a Long Vehicle and a Road Train?
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)
Day 1: Miami to Juno Beach. A day of paying "respe Day 1: Miami to Juno Beach. A day of paying "respects" and acclimatizing to the aforementioned winter sun.
THE BAD NEWS: after nigh on half a century of abus THE BAD NEWS: after nigh on half a century of abuse and a negligent lack of maintenance my left knee is pretty much faaaaarcked. "No point getting an MRI as I can already tell all soft tissue in your knee has been shredded. Its pretty much bone on bone" Said the doc...

THE GOOD NEWS: Cortisone and Monovisc shots will get me to and hopefully through the Indy Pac....
A very peaceful morning heading across the Savanna A very peaceful morning heading across the Savannah River on the Savannah Belles ferry followed by the not so peaceful mean streets of South Carolina. Mean to cyclists that is - rumble strip + maximum 2 inches of shoulder. Manageable if I could track down (long story but I had to navigate on the fly) some back roads (including some dirt) but there became limited options as I got closer to Charleston. 

Long story short a very, very, very good Samaritan - John saved me from quite the dicey scenario and drove me the 50ks to North Charleston Amtrak station + gave me a local brewery tip to boot.

An amazing 5 days on the road - Miami to just north of Charleston (circa 1,150ks all up). Invaluable training, kit testing and knee stress testing - the anticipated pain but way less than expected. it was also of course a further deep dive into more Americana....shit eh, what a joint.

So, Indy Pac is definitely a go baby!!

Did someone say Giddyup!! (Actually it was probably me(

Race/Ride starts 18th March In Fremantle. Tracking info + details on the charity I will be raising money for to follow...

PS thanks to Melissa for holding down the fort + so very much more!
Indi-Pac Day 16 Indi-Pac Day 16
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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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  • What is the Indian Pacific Wheel Ride?
  • 2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 26 thru 28 Report
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  • 2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 23 Report
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