Jesse Carlsson
Jesse Carlsson is an Australian BMX age-group world champion, theoretical physics PhD, ultra-distance cycling competitor and businessman.
Ultra-distance racing[edit]
Tour Divide[edit]
Carlsson placed second in the 2013 Tour Divide.[1]
Trans Am Bike Race[edit]
In 2015, Carlsson won the Trans Am Bike Race, a 4,250 mile race across the United States in a time less than 19 days, more than 35 hours ahead of the next finishers.[2]
Race to the Rock[edit]
In 2016, Carlsson designed and promoted an ultra-endurance race from Adelaide, Australia to Uluru, called the Race to the Rock.[3] Although Carlsson, as a competitor in the first edition of the race took an early lead, he was forced to retire when he broke his wrist.[4]
Indian Pacific Wheel Race[edit]
In 2017, Carlsson designed the Indian Pacific Wheel Race, a 5,500 kilometer road race across the continent of Australia. In the course of the first race, Mike Hall was killed by a motorist.[5] Carlsson was a competitor in the event, but had to withdraw due to injury.[6] Due to the tragic death of Hall, the event was cancelled in progress. In 2018, Carlsson organized a second edition of the race,[7] before cancelling it due to legal issues from the tragedy. In the end, many riders came and rode as a tribute to Hall, without an official race being held.
Business[edit]
Carlsson is a director of Curve Cycling.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Crowley, Liam (26 June 2015). "Jesse Carlsson races to victory in the Trans Am". Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ^ "Trans Am Bike Race". Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ^ O'Mahoney, Jayson (15 July 2016). "Interview: Jesse Carlsson – Melbourne Gravel & Race to the Rock". Gravel Cyclist. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ^ "Jesse Carlsson leads the charge in the inaugural Race to the Rock". 5 September 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ^ McGowan, Michael (7 February 2018). "Cycling race across Australia cancelled after British rider's death in event last year".
- ^ Bromhead, Nat (20 March 2017). "Jesse Carlsson & Durian Rider Out Of Indian Pacific Wheel Race As Leaders Pass 1200km". Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ^ Maddox, Garry (2 October 2017). "Indian Pacific Wheel Race to be held again despite rider Mike Hall's death". Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ^ "Jesse's Trans Am". Retrieved 22 September 2018.