Meet The Team
 

Michael's love for motorcycling started in his teens growing up on a dairy Farm at the foot of the Strathbogie Ranges in Victoria.  Racing for Michael didn't start until his 20's, but the competition side of riding was not Michaels main love, it was the adventure and the comradery with mates that continued his love for two wheels.  The love of adventure lead Michael to Ride some of the greatest places in the world through racing.  Michael recently sustained a major foot injurie that is now on the mend, this incapacitated time was utilized to put together the rides we are presenting to you.  Michael's Quote "Every roads an adventure, it just depends on how you look at it" 

Fun Facts about Michael:

First Job: Baker/Pastry cook

Favorite Riding Destination: Anywhere New

Favorite Bike ever ridden: Beta 390 (don't tell anyone)

Most disliked sport: Cricket​

​Favorite Food: Chicken Crimpys

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Kelly has a different passion to the rest of the team but her admin skills are second to none and Michael is terrible at it..  You may still see Kelly on some of our tours for she does love to travel.  Kelly's has a passion for Running and travel  combining the two participating in marathons all over the world.  Kelly has a background as a Travel agent which is very handy.  Kelly being Michaels wife understands bikes and all about the 'adventure bug'.  Kelly will be on the end of an email or phone ready to help with any of your enquires.

Fun Facts about Kelly:

How Many siblings: 2 Eugean and Leonie my Twin sister

Cook or be cooked for: Be cooked for every time

Water or Land: Land

Greatest sporting accomplishment: London marathon with an injury.

Dislike: People touching my hair

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Alan has a riding resume that stands beside some of the biggest names in Australian riding history, Gall, Gregory & Leask just to name a few were Alans rivals in his hay day.  Alan has a story for every occasion & possesses the knack of keeping an audience captivated. Don't let the baldness and wrinkles fool you if your after a rumble on two wheels Alan still has the skills to leave any rider in the dust.  Alan has a background in Mechanic's owning 'Alan Roe Automotive' in Shepperton for many years, Alans mechanical knowledge is a huge asset on any adventure.  Alan is now semie retired spending his time tinkering on his motorbikes, riding anything with two or four wheels and keeping fit.  

Fun Facts about Alan:

Furthest traveled destination from Home: Antartictica or the back of Bumb F*$k China

Present Bikes: Tenere 700 KTM 690 

Favorite Drink: Ginger Beer

Hills or Sand?: SAND

Favorite past time (not motorsport): Traveling with my wife (Gotta say that or I'm dead) 

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Mason's 9-5 job is an apprentice mechanic, with a love for all thing mechanical Mason is great in problem solving in a difficult situations. Although Mason is from the Gen Z era and cant stray to far from mummy he holds his own on a motorcycle and is always happy to help anyone.  Mason has plans to race some of Australia's biggest races over the next few years, Finke and Hattah Desert races being the main attractions.  You will find Mason as one of our support riders or in the support vehicle.

Fun facts about Mason:

Favorite Car: 55 chev

Favorite food: Spag bowl

Best advice given: Do the hard work to enjoy the easy work

Worst accident : Breaking my wrist and collar bone on a pushy 

Years Riding: I got my first bike when i was 2 (16 years)

Some of you may already know Brendan through AJ motorcycles in Shepperton. Brendan spent 11 years in the industry in sales and spare parts.  Brendan had a change of lifestyle in 2022 and now runs his own landscaping and gardening business.  Brendan's love for the industry has not been lost  and he jumped at the opportunity to assist us when we asked.  Brendan's thirst for knowledge and energetic ways are very contagious and as like our other support team members Brendan is an asset on any adventure. You will find Brendan as one of our support riders or Driving a support vehicle.  

Fun facts about Brendan:

Who is your man crush? Chad Reed

If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be? Colosseum

What's your hidden talent? Not cooking  

What's the biggest risk you have taken? Starting my own business

Favorite music? Rock

Adam known as "spider" is a character that is bound to entertain you!  Spider has traveled, lived and worked all over Australia and New Zealand, living life to the fullest on a budget.  Spiders riding experience is as vast as his living ones, these experience's shine through on our adventures where he can find an "out" of every situation. Spider now resides in north east Victoria running his own plumbing business, he looks forward to the change in work supporting our rides.  Spider is always last to bed and sometimes not in his own. Spider enjoys short walks down to the dam sipping on a bottle of Mascardo catching a fish.  Spider has a saying for everything and is a character sure to entertain, a great asset to our team.

Fun Facts about Spider:

Funniest place you have Lived? In a tent at Airlie beach (True story)

Favorite Bike every ridden? 2011 Husaburge 450

Do you collect anything? motorcycles, stamps are to expensive.

Favorite season? Winter

Cat or Dog? Cat

Joe, now fully retired loves a good adventure.  A past trade as a painter where Joe was one of the tradesman that worked on the Sydney harbor bridge paint upgrade.  Moving on from full time painting Joe resided in Benalla finishing his time in the working industry working in a particle board factory.  Joe  spends most of his time in his vegie garden and rearing his chooks now.  Reading a map or using technology are not Joes strong points, Joe looks forward to assisting with the Support vehicle on our tours and showing us his culinary skills when given the opportunity.   

Fun Facts about Joe:  

Steak or lentils: What sort of question is that, bloody steak

Single or Married? In a relationship

Favorite cartoon character? fog horn leg horn

Eat in or take away? eat in

Bush or beach? Beach

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Richard being in the same vintage as Alan boasts an impressive record of Finke desert race rides with being recorded as one of the oldest competitors.  Richard made a life in the transport industry  now semie retired assists his son Travis in the business.   Richard brings a wealth of experience to  the team with everyone's well being always his first priority. Richards experiences bring some great stories to add to the end of day tails.  Although Richard still loves a good ride you will find Richard more in one of our support vehicles these days.

Fun Facts about Richard.

Greatest memory:

Waiting at the Finnish line of Finke to cross the line with Trav my son.

Kenworth or Mack: Mack

Hidden talent: Not farming

Hills or Sand: can't decide I just enjoy a good ride.

Favorite spot: Up the river. 

Big Jim....Big Jim has a voice that can be herd all night around the camp fire or bar, telling story's of his accomplishment's or how a job should of been done, a story of a potential scuffle one night will always be thrown in to add a bit of flavor. If you didn't hear the story the first night you will the on the second.   With that said Big Jim is always the first person to lend a hand to help anyone and has a heart of gold even though he wont admit it.  Big Jim's 9-5 is in metal fabrication, building, fixing and designing all things metal.   Big Jim is a strong rider, loving his Husky 300 a change from his husky 500 he has spent the last few years on.  You will find Big Jim as one of our support riders or driving a back up  Vehicle. 

Fun facts about Big Jim:

How many children do you have? 2 of my own 4 step children

Motel or swag? swag

What afl team do you support? Bombers

Favorite all time rider? Toby Price

Current Car? Ram 1500

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