Name: Marcus Coppock
Where were you born: Ballarat
Occupation: Tenancy Manager
Family: 5 children, 6 grand children
Favourite Sporting Teams: Australian Teams Pursuit Team (Olymics)
Favourite Athletes: Daley Thompson – decathlete
Favourite Movies: Blues Brothers
Favourite Music: Country & Western
Favourite Food: Lamb Roast
Childhood Ambition: Policeman
Hobbies: gardening, cycling, music (piano accordian)
History:
How long have you been riding? 55 years
When did you start racing? With GSCC in 1993
What other sports have you been involved in? Football, Basketball, Athletics, Triathlon, Cross Country
Age Group and Handicap mark – 60-64, Middle Marker
Goals:
Why did you join the club? Introduced by Alf Ewins after knee operation
Do you have any goals to achieve? No
Your greatest racing achievement? Maryborough 2000. Overall rider for the weekend won Road Race age group
Riding experiences:
Best? Racing down Grays road with a tail wind @50+kph
Worst? Breaking chain in a race at 40kph from finish line
What’s your favourite training or social ride ? With my son Xavier and daughter Naomi
How often do you ride? Most days
Equipment:
Race Bike: Trek
Training Bike: Trek
Other Bikes: Cervelo TT Bike
Dream Bike : None really
