Mark is taking part in Headride because it's a great cause and "and a good bunch of fellow riders to spend a week with". To prepare for Headride Mark has been riding on the weekends and to work 2-3 times per week. He also takes the occasional spin class for fitness. Mark has plenty of experience in long distance bike riding. He has ridden from Adelaide to Melbourne once before, in a group with Headride founder Marg Noonan. "I recall the first few days were long but you do get used to it. With plenty of breaks the ride passes quite quickly" said Mark.
Eddie Mercx is Mark's cycling inspiration because "he was a big guy who went up the hills very well - something I would like to do!"said Mark.
Mark never rode a bike as a kid, instead he spent many hours on a horse mustering cattle. When asked what he is looking forward to the most about this event Mark responded "just getting away and relaxing".
We don't know too many other people that would find riding 1056 km relaxing!
Good luck Mark; enjoy the country side as you ride.
ReplyDeleteSafe trip