Rider profiles-Mark Urquhart


Mark Urquhart

My sporting adventures started with kayaking (flat water sprint/marathon), where I had the opportunity to travel throughout the country, racing nationals and state titles and peaked in 1990 racing at the World Marathon Champs. I competed in 5 Murray River Marathons, with the last one being the end of my paddling career, where I suffered a severe sciatica injury, which prevented me from paddling for close to 2 years.


I started running as part of my rehab, which soon led to triathlon and the purchase of my first bike in 2001 (Merida 905). Since then I have developed a great relationship with the guys at G&D, as they have fitted me out with my race bike, MTB bike, my wife's (Kayleen) bikes (1 x road, 1 x tri, 1 x mtb). They have provided endless support and knowledge in lead up to the couple of Ironman’s I have done, and they are now on board supporting the Western Suburbs Triathlon Club.


Bikes:


  • Merida 905 (00) – mix of 105/Tiagra running gear, Spinergy Rev X spare wheels, 62cm workhorse.
  • Giant TCR Aero (04) – XL Frame, full Durace running gear, Hed TT bars, Hed rear disc, Hed 3 Tri spoke, carbon seat, and Xlab kit – nice.
  • Giant Yukon (04) – my mtb


Major Achievements

  • 1st Age Group, Police & Emergency Service Games Timetrial
  • Age Group Series Winner – Triathlon, Western Suburbs Tri Club 03/04, 04/05
  • Age Group Series Winner – Duathlon, Western Suburbs Tri Club 03/04, 04/05
  • 87 min Half Marathon
  • 185 min Marathon
  • 10:35:03 hr Ironman Australia 04
  • 11:03:35hrs Ironman Australia 03
  • 7th Overall, Mars Challenge (20km Run, 70km Bike, 30km Paddle) 2003
  • 5 x Murray River Marathon Finisher, including 2 category wins and 1 runner up World Marathon Canoe Championships 98


    • Favorite things...And other stuff

    • Favourite Training Route: Anakie – Meredith – Durdiwarrah, 50km loop good mix of hills.
    • Usual Training: You Yangs Regional Park, for running and riding or on the turbo.
    • Hobbies: Triathlon, rock climbing, cross country running and mountain biking
    • Favourite Music: Weezer, Smashing Pumpkins, Gorillaz/Blur, The Killers, Greenday, etc