Martin decided to participate in Headride as he loves cycling and enjoys the challenge of a multi-day tour event. He wanted to personally contribute to the Neurosurgery Unit at The Alfred as it is a worthy cause.
Martin started training as soon as he heard was a replacement for another rider who had to withdraw due to a back injury. Prior to this he had been cycling 150 to 200km a week. “I ramped that up to 300km a week, and worked towards the schedule – weather permitting”.
Martin’s training schedule consists of riding six days per week. On Mondays he cycles a 35km recovery ride around Watsons Bay and Bondi beach. On Tuesdays he does an individual speed session of 45km around Centennial Park. On Wednesdays he focuses on building core strength at the gym. On Thursdays Martin participates in a 55km group speed session around Centennial Park. Fridays are focused on hills, strength and speed which consists of 35km around Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach. On Saturdays Martin does an 80km group ride and on Sunday mornings he does a 110km group ride. Sunday afternoons consist of Magneto trainer for 60km.
Martin is looking forward to the physical challenge of cycling every day, for eight consecutive days. He is well equipped for the 1056km journey having competed in long distance rides before. Martin rode 1300km around the South Island of New Zealand. It was “an awesome experience, great camaraderie, lifelong memories and sense of achievement, knowing I can do it again” he said.
Martin chose elite cyclist Mark Cavendish as his cycling inspiration because “he is just as short as I am, yet a champion sprinter”. Martin is a relatively recent convert to cycling. He only started cycling three years ago. He has an objective to do more multi-stage events, and eventually follow the route of a grand tour.
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