BREAK THE BOUNDARY

I set out on a mission early 2011 to rediscover mountain biking on a handcycle after a bad MTB accident in 2008 which left me completely paralyzed from the waist down. After several events and many rides around Australia, I get a drive from bringing new riders into the slowly developing sport of Off Road Handcycling during my spare time while advocating for more inclusion around WA and other states in Australia.

Cameron’s media background encompasses two decades and stints at leading motor magazines and newspapers. My passion for cycling predates my media career – I pinned my first racing number onto a jersey way back in 1989, and in my downtime I can still be found either on the road or out on the trails. I met Andrew while contesting Cape to Cape 2013 for an AMB Magazine feature story and was inspired to join Break The Boundary’s push to expose and legitimise the sport of off-road hand-cycling in Australia.

Baz n' Shez have been one of our biggest adaptive mountain biking supporters since the first ever state cross-country MTB race in 2016. With 100acres of pristine bush land in WA's South West region, Baz n' Shez have the luxury and passion of building accessible trails for adaptive riders and hosting the inaugural Adaptive MTB Adventure Camp (first held in Sept. 2017). With their warm hearts and beautiful surroundings they always have the door open to people with disabilities wanting to camp and cycle off-road for the first time. With over 30 years of service to the community, Baz continues to pick up a shovel and rake, jump on his Dingo and create new lines, while improving the on-site amenities. With a heated outdoor shower, camping grounds and a self contained cabin, Baz also runs his Cycletrek bike shop and bike maintenance classes on the property.

Ryan has experienced traveling both interstate and overseas with sporting teams, including his current position as team physiotherapist for the Australian U/23 Men’s Wheelchair Basketball team. Ryan is also the current team physiotherapist for the Wanneroo Wolves in the WA State Basketball League and has extensive involvement with a number of state junior AFL and basketball teams. Ryan has devoted his time and expertise to Break the Boundary during the early years of Cape to Cape MTB as a general supporter and team physio., and continuing to provide treatment at his private practice in Wanneroo.

Clinton is a communications graduate and a long-time friend of Break the Boundary who has been honing and applying his trade to help our movement. “I have always had an immense respect for individuals, including athletes, who scoff at adversity. The handcyclists and volunteers in this group exemplify this. Truly - it is a pleasure and a privilege to be a such a minor cog in the Break the Boundary machine.”

Emily’s experience as an official photographer for clients such as the New Zealand Female 24hr Solo Enduro Mountain Biking Team, USA based companies Finisherpix and MarathonFoto and Ironman Triathlon Australian organisers USM Events has ensured she is right in the thick of things; anticipating the range and movement of the activity to readily achieve the perfect shot. Although moving to Tasmania from Western Australia, becoming a first-time mum and running her own business, Emily will jump at the opportunity to get into the thick of the forest to capture adaptive MTB moments. Her riding skills, while carrying several cameras in torrential rains on a neglected bike, also scrubs up alright!