Mark (aka Crash)‚ Sweep Extraordinaire and Scrutineer‚ KTM 690. Mark has been with the Cannonball Charity Rides since the start. Mark is our sweep, scrutineer, tyre changer, gate shutter, cornerman collector, search and rescue, lost and found officer, hide and seek co-ordinator (father and son style), first aider and most importantly 2IC for the event.
Jumby‚ Sweep Vehicle. Jumby has also been with the Cannonball Team since it started 5 years ago. Jumby has been doing rallies for 18 years, street sprints for over a decade also participates in water skiing. Jumby has one of the most important he picks up all the broken bikes, refueling, carries the tool box and tyre changing gear. Love his XXXX bitter and is quietest guy on the ride.
Alex‚ Media Liaison (aka bullshit artist) Alex is responsible for ride publicity and letting media know what the Cannonball ride is all about.
Craig‚ Lead Bike - KTM 950. Been riding for 15 years, participates regularly on organized rides and does solo rides out west. Often gets the riders lost, with partner in crime Dave, has trouble reading the route notes as helmet cam footage shows after every ride.
Dave O‚ 2nd Lead Bike and Scrutineer - KTM 950. Voted best physique on the ride by the female officials. Riding for 44 of his 46 years including dirt track, speedway, stunt riding of course dirt bikes. Always up for a challenge, great story teller‚ does fabulous re-enactments.
Kate‚ Trail Boss. Been around motor sports all her life, started rallying 11 years ago and still participates in an endurance charity rally. Has never ridden a motorcycle. ¬†Has been raising funds for various charities for over 15 years and is passionate about raising funds for Debra Australia. Full time mum to hyperactive speed freak of a child. Keeps the riders in line (I don't want her cross at me Ed!)
Deno‚ Roaming Official - KTM 640‚ going back to his DRZ 400 after this years experience. Deano is our Gate boy extraordinaire‚ but don't leave him at gates where there is actual stock. Also the tech guy on the ride when needed. Deno is the youngest in the team and has been on two rides always last to bed‚ so make sure you keep an eye on your bike.
Shannon‚ Scout Vehicle - Sign and tape expert, Co-owner of Rosie, Bar Attendant and Debt Collector. 2010 was his 1st time on the Cannonball Ride. Been riding since he could walk. Voted class clown this year and probably will be next year also.
Michael‚ Scout Vehicle - Sign and tape expert, Navigational expert, has fantastic reflexes in avoiding a near fatal accident just ask him, although we are not sure the cattle around Mitchell would agree. Co-owner of Rosie, Rides a KTM 535, Bar Attendant.
Dave L - CRF450. Dave is new official for the 2011 ride after having participated in 2 previous rides. Has been riding for the last 100 years (we think). Dave has ridden in prestige events like the Finke and The Australian Safari. Has a reputation of blowing up motors so we hear.
Brad - KTM950 - Is our medic on a bike and fills a our chef when needed. Brad has done 3 Cannonball Rides, the first two on a WR450, for this years ride he upgraded to KTM950ADV.  Alway there to hand out the bandaid and ensure the bike is still intact.
Rob V - Sweep/Lead/Luggage/Scout - you name a role that doesn't involve being on bike and Rob has done it. Rob started with the Cannonball 2008 and loved that much that he keeps coming back.
Greg F - Sweep and Lead - Greg is Mark's dad and Deano's Grandfather started in 2008 with Rob V. For the first time this year Greg decided to take to the tracks in his own fourby. Greg is our historian researching the places we visit.
Vanessa - What is missing from the above list? That is what Vanessa and then some. She is the Liaison officer, A/P, A/R, Medic, Communication and Complaints (she doesn't do this as well as the other jobs so it probably not worth your effort).
