Mark has also Activ8ed
Member Name: Mark Wigley
How Long Have you been a Member: 2 years
What do you like about Bike North: Incredible variety of rides and people. Bike North rides are fun even when they are challenging. Perhaps more than anything, I have learnt a lot from amazing mentors - safety, techniques, gear.
What type of Bike North Rides do you prefer and why: I most enjoy challenging rides, whether that means hills, distance or pace. But I also like relaxed rides in my local area and rides that are educational. Two educational rides stand out - art in the city and Parramatta boundary markers. Just wonderful!
Did you ride through Winter or are you Activ8ing: I ride all year round.
Outside of cycling, what other hobbies or interests do you have: I am retired and like to keep myself busy and “useful”, particularly as no grandkids in sight yet. I volunteer in 2 health/aged care facilities. I garden, clean, shave and talk to patients/families etc. I also assist patients to write their life stories (biographies). Such a privilege.
I donate plasma at Life Blood every fortnight after a nurse on a Bike North ride told me how much demand there is for plasma. Please do!
Given the choice, what cycling related activity would you love to do: Nothing too ambitious here except to maintain my health and keep on riding. I really admire the long distance riders and wouldn’t mind emulating them but, to be honest, I am just as happy cycling on shorter rides around Sydney. |