Mark (aka Crash)‚ Sweep Extraordinaire and Scrutineer‚ KTM 690.

Mark has been with the Cannonball Charity Rides since the start. Mark is our sweep, scrutineer, tyre changer, gate shutter, cornerman collector, search and rescue, lost and found officer, hide and seek co-ordinator (father and son style), first aider and most importantly 2IC for the event.

 

Jumby‚ Sweep Vehicle.

Jumby has also been with the Cannonball Team since it started 5 years ago. Jumby has been doing rallies for 18 years, street sprints for over a decade also participates in water skiing. Jumby has one of the most important he picks up all the broken bikes, refueling, carries the tool box and tyre changing gear. Love his XXXX bitter and is quietest guy on the ride.

 

Alex‚ Media Liaison (aka bullshit artist).

Alex is responsible for ride publicity and letting media know what the Cannonball ride is all about.Alex has ventured out with us on his bike and participated in the Toowoomba to Tassie Ride – though is faithful, trusty orange machine let him down half way through, he then experienced life on a Cannonball as an official in a vehicle and realised how much background work actually goes into making this event successful.

 

Craig‚ Lead Bike - KTM 950.

Been riding for 15 years, participates regularly on organized rides and does solo rides out west. Often gets the riders lost, with partner in crime Dave, has trouble reading the route notes as helmet cam footage shows after every ride.

 

Kate‚ Trail Boss.

Been around motor sports all her life, started rallying 11 years ago and still participates in an endurance charity rally. Has never ridden a motorcycle.  Has been raising funds for various charities for over 15 years and is passionate about raising funds for Heart Kids Australia. Full time mum to hyperactive speed freak of a child. Keeps the riders in line (I don't want her cross at me Ed!)

 

Dave L - Lead Bike KTM 950

Dave is has been member of our officials team since 2010after having participated in 2 previous rides. Dave has been riding since the training wheels were taken off his bike back in the 60’s.  He has ridden in prestige events like the Finke, The Australian Safari and The Gas Dash.  Dave started his Cannonball journey on a rusty Honda 450 and has now graduated to the KTM 950 Super Enduro.  Paired with Rob S, Dave makes a great Lead Bike Official – even if he doesn’t know how to read our signs yet.

 

Rob V - Sweep/Lead/Luggage/Scout

You name a role that doesn't involve being on bike and Rob has done it. Rob started with the Cannonball 2008 and loved that much that he keeps coming back.

 

Greg F - Sweep and Lead

Greg is Mark's dad and Deano's Grandfather started in 2008 with Rob V. For the first time this year Greg decided to take to the tracks in his own fourby. Greg is our historian researching the places we visit.