Mick Walsh
My Gerard Experience
With more than 10,000 miles logged so far, my Gerard Force 100 is definitely my go-to bike. It’s by far better than bikes that cost twice as much and I’ve never felt as comfortable on a stock frame.
To prove the point, I took my Gerard Force 100 to France last August to compete in the self-supported, 1,200km (750 mile) 2019 Paris—Brest—Paris Randonée (PBP). This is the oldest and biggest ride of this type in the world, with more than 6,500 riders taking part. I completed the ride in just under 55 hours, getting maybe three hours of sleep, total. The bike performed like a dream. I had no back or foot pain during or after the ride, due to the bike’s fantastic design and John Sheehan’s attention to detail in making sure the fit is right.
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About Mick
Claims to Fame
1999 | Champion—WA State Senior Road Race (Cat 1/2), USA | |
1987 | 1st place—Stage 8, FBD Milk Rás (Tailteann), Ireland | |
1985 | 1st place—Prologue (ITT), FBD Milk Rás (Tailteann), Ireland | |
1989 | 2nd place—Irish National Senior Road Race Championships |
Pro Team(s)
- 1987: Irish National Team
Current Gerard Cycles Bike
Force 100
Off the Bike Obsession
Listening to music
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2019 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships
Still smiling after 406 miles (653 km) and 24 hours in the saddle.
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1985 FBD Milk Rás (Tailteann)
Winner of the Prologue ITT (Individual Time Trial).
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Pre-Race Warm-up
Getting the legs loose with the late, great Irish legend, Bobby Power.
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Off the Bike
Just like being in the “zone” on the bike, listening to music takes me away.