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Trans Am Bike Race Day 9 Report

Posted November 11, 2017 in 2017 Trans Am by Mark Croker 0 Comments

I was up before 4am, well rested and really fired up for a big day. I ate the breakfast of champions that I had prepared the night before; microwave noodles, leftover pizza and Keurig style coffee. The weakness of the filter coffee was suitably compensated...

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Trans Am Bike Race Day 8 Report

Posted October 24, 2017 in 2017 Trans Am by Mark Croker 0 Comments

I woke up late, about 7:00 am with an Arrrrrrrgggghhh. Mind, body and soul far from rested. I took what seemed like an eternity to pack up my stuff and then sluggishly headed downstairs for the hotel breakfast hoping that caffeine and food would...

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Trans Am Bike Race Day 7 Report

Posted October 19, 2017 in 2017 Trans Am by Mark Croker 2 Comments

I was up at 6 am which left me plenty of time to sort everything and be downstairs for the hotel breakfast which opened at 6:30 am. I was definitely getting quicker and more efficient in the mornings. Who would have thought? I certainly wouldn't...

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MAMIL: The Movie

Posted October 14, 2017 in Random MAMIL, Uncategorized by Mark Croker 0 Comments

Just found out about this and am very excited. although disappointed that I wasn't consulted...

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Trans Am Bike Race Day 6 Report

Posted October 11, 2017 in 2017 Trans Am by Mark Croker 2 Comments

I woke up sore and tired on the morning of Day 6. The effort the day before had taken its toll. Pain in my left knee which had only been a dull ache the previous 2 mornings had really started to hurt overnight and had...

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Trans Am Bike Race Day 5 Report

Posted October 2, 2017 in 2017 Trans Am by Mark Croker 4 Comments

Ok, enough stuffing around! Despite my best intentions I had slid further behind my goal distance of 270km per day. Yes it was hot yesterday...

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Trans Am Bike Race Day 4 Report

Posted September 26, 2017 in 2017 Trans Am by Mark Croker 1 Comment

I was up and at em' early, before 5 am. My daily distances had been plummeting from a solid 329km on Day 1, to a decent 243km on Day 2 to a paltry 187km on Day 3. My daily average was 253km which was...

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Trans Am Bike Race Day 3 Report

Posted September 19, 2017 in 2017 Trans Am by Mark Croker 4 Comments

I was up at 5:45am, a little later than planned but I really needed the sleep. My body definitely felt the almost 600km in the legs...

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Trans Am Bike Race Day 2 Report

Posted September 13, 2017 in 2017 Trans Am by Mark Croker 10 Comments

A promising and extremely enjoyable day 1, how would day 2 turn out?...

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Trans Am Bike Race Day 1 Report

Posted September 9, 2017 in 2017 Trans Am by Mark Croker 0 Comments

The day had finally arrived. 2 years of dreaming and 10 months of training and planning. Time to take a step, rather a pedal stroke into the great unknown. Time to kick off the adventure of a lifetime. Lets get it on...

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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.

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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