Ian Rock, Cyclist, Square to Square Charity Cycle Challenge Team 2008

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Cyclist profile - Ian Rock

The team currently comprises of ten cyclists, including a guest cyclists from Wight Mountain, Newport, British Cycling and the Carisbrooke Schools Sports Partnership.

 

  • The team currently comprises of ten cyclists, including a guest cyclists from Wight Mountain, Newport, British Cycling and Carisbrooke Schools Sports Partnership.

    Current Role: P.E. Teacher/Schools Sports Coordinator, Carisbroooke Schools Sports Partnership.

About Ian

  • Nickname: Rocky

    Age: 26

    Status: with girlfriend, Tanya

    Kids:

    Interests/Hobbies: Cycling, rugby, athletics, reading, watching/collecting movies, doing anything crazily fast and stupid (eg. white water rafting, sky diving, mountain biking, quad biking etc)

    Favourite Food: Chilli

    Favourite Drink: Vodka and Coke/ Sambucca

  • I would describe myself as: An organised but fun loving adrenaline junkie.

  • Who inspires me:

  • Lance Armstrong (long before this ride came along), anyone who lives with a terminal or serious illness whether that is the sufferer or the carers around them (they're all inspirational!), the rest of the team because they've got to be just a crazy as me!!

  • My philosophy: Live Strong (stolen from Mr Armstrong), 'When you look back on life will you regret not doing that?' (Definately worked in this case!!!)

  • On thing I always carry with me: My Oakleys!!!

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  • Bad habits:

  • Likes: a good laugh, honesty, movies, cycling, rugby, any sport really....anything else???...oh yeah the odd drink!

  • Dislikes: Moody people and slow drivers that I can beat on my bike.

  • Favourite TV Programme:

  • All-time favoute song:

  • Favourite Bands:

  • Foo Fighters

  • Feeder

  • Linkin Park

  • Favourite Male Singer:

  • Favourite Female Singer:

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  • Best Gig:

  • Dream car: a Ferrari would be nice can we get one when we ride past the factory?

  • Most treasured possession:

On the Challenge

On the Challenge: I’ll be a good motor for the guys to pull at the front for a bit.

I have a good awareness of sports injuries to give advise on cycle related pains and aches.

I’ll also be the one that does something stupid and will then get picked on for the rest of the trip!

(April 2008)

Odds on completing the challenge: Good to fair!