Introducing the team : Nerds on Quads 2011

Here’s a little bit on who’s who on the team …

Phil “GPS” Case 

Phil is a C6 Quadriplegic.

Jeremy & I decided we did quite fine last year with 45 minutes preparation so why mess with a winning formula?  We now have a spare wheel and some backup fuel, so we should handle all 2,000kms with ease.  That’s 8 days’ riding, 250kms each day people!  Hoohah!

Interests :  Gadgets, Rugby, ATVing, bumming on the beach and keeping my wife entertained with my killer wit.

Role:  Driver of Delores the Polaris:  Will attempt to keep her safely on the road or goat track, while trying to get us to the end of each day without terrifying the life out of co-pilot Jeremy.  As a secondary goal, we decided that we will try get lost marginally less often than in 2010.

Jeremy Forsyth

Feeling great about tackling this daunting task not once, but twice. Last year was a great experience, and now that we’ve learned from it I expect this year to be more enjoyable and exciting. We know when to push hard and when to slow down and enjoy the scenery. Physically I have prepared by walking up steps instead of taking the escalator, and I’ve even considered going to the gym instead of previously just dismissing the idea altogether.

Interests:  I’m a movie guy, I usually watch over 150 films a year. Right now I’m trying to find the worst movie ever made. Other than that I enjoy other nerdy stuff like roleplaying (that’s Dungeons and Dragons, not Dungeons and Dominatrix’s) and anything with science fiction and fantasy. If it has time travel, I’m there before you even told me about it.

Role:  Co-pilot for Phil, so while he’s driving like crazy I’m there to help with all the small things that he can’t do as he is strapped in to the quad, like stepping in a bog up to the knee to make sure we shouldn’t try and cross it. Last year I earned a reputation as being the worst navigator ever, and this year I intend to prove myself by only getting lost once per day (maybe two if it is dusty).

Brad Reid

First time doing something this long and far so I’m really excited. Looking forward to representing my company!! Damn this is gonna be tough!!!!!!!!!!!!

Interests:

On and off-road motorcycling; Mountain biking; Go carting; Ice skating; Soccer

Role:  Driver.

Brendon Parkes

Really Excited for this year’s Event, since I will be riding along with a few more riders in comparison to last year as well as doing the down run, changing it up a bit. As always Newcastle is the highlight on this trip……….if you want to know why, u might just need to join us next year (What goes on tour stays on tour) J.

Interests:  Rugby, Soccer, Bike rallies (on road).

Role: Rider as well as Supporting our backup Boys Emptying the Cooler Box Daily, for this blog – We will say the cooler has Just refreshments insides (Wink).

Shane Gibbs

Comment:  Damn Excited.  Can’t wait to get on the road with all my mates and have a good time.

Interests:  Long walks on the beach, Horse riding, Yoga and Modern/Free style dance.

Role: Backup driver for the Dial A Nerd Team.

 

Aaron Thornton

After hearing about the event from last year I knew I had to get involved, as not only is it for a cause that is close to my heart, but is lots of fun and will take me through parts of our beautiful country that I would not normally see

Interests : Carpentry, Driving off road, hiking, and when at home; playing computer games and watching movies.

Role : Support driver