2014
Michael Green - With a strong Aspley State High School connection, Michael committed to B2B4. Trained long and hard. Known to pack a hip flask. Professional Project Manager. Auditioned for Advance Guard. Vocal on most, if not all, issues. Renowned snake eater and spa bath whale.
Kev Irle. Sunny Coast mental health professional. Veteran of B2B1. Once a B2B rider, always a B2B rider. Exhibits that Pommy sense of humor. Captain and forward radar of the Irle/Breadsel tandem. Thought about a career as rock star earlier on, then reality stepped in. Fun to have aboard.
Randal Bishop. B2B Skipper and fellow member of the Aspley High triad. Charity ride instigator and GoPro aficionado. Knows every hill by name. Never known to swear (much). Favorite TV show is Sunrise and favorite radio is Macca on Sunday. Most ignored request is, 'Now everyone keep together.' Puts heart and soul into video production. Seeks out best camera angles. Potential Olympian for the Punctured Tube Hurling Event.
Ivor Ablitt. Advance Guard Executive Officer on B2B3. Knows that the Bridge to Bridge can really get its hook in you. Kev's mate. Has all the good gear. Loves to ride around his adopted Caloundra. Renowned Gala night donor. Looks forward to the last few kilometres to Tamworth. Has pub named after him.
Mark Driver. Veteran of B2B 1,2, and 3. Former Aspley High student, well known pensioner and miser when it comes to renovations. Passes himself off as a landlord. Renowned fighter of the rear guard action all the way to Sydney. Alanah's adopted sister. Stickler for tradition. Did not get one puncture.
Alanah Bailey. Undisputed Queen of B2B. A renowned B2B 1 and 2 veteran, Alanah had opted to use a road bike on B2B4. Steadying hand on the tiller. Follow her and you will get to Sydney. Big sister to MD. Sign language expert. B2B1 weather girl. (Late Scratching - Doctor's orders - flagged boys home at Dawes Point - vowed to appear in some capacity in 2015)
MATEUSZ MISZCZUK - Allied Health professional with a strong supporter base. Youngest guy on the ride (27). Renowned international traveler. Part of the Sydney connection. Upgraded his tourist bike for road model. Known spoke breaker. Is big as a Pinup Boy in Quirindi.
Rod Gilholme. Former blackboard jockey and surfer. Accredited with getting Michael Green to sign up. Member of the St Lucia Saturday Morning Ride tragics. Knows his way around New England Tableland. Sees ride as a useful break from asset portfolio reorganisation. Oldest (68 years) but wisest chap on the ride series so far.
Ben Short (Shorty). Member of the Brotherhood of the Long Arm. One of the Alanah's Sydney recruits. Rides the F3 at sensible speeds. Tells good after dinner stories. Nominated ride leader for Hornsby - Dawes Point section. Natural raffle ticket seller. Ever widening base of support. Big family and friends crew to welcome him home. Latent traditionalist.
