Michael Cross

Zoo2Zoo 2025

My Activity Tracking

2,922
kms

Zoo2Zoo for Mental Health!

I'm taking part in Zoo2Zoo to raise vital funds vital funds for Black Dog Institute. 

1 in 5 of us will experience symptoms of mental illness in any given year. In Australia that’s around 5 million people. And roughly 60% of these people won’t seek help.

I will saddle up and raise funds to show support for mental health research.

Please donate and empower everyone in Australia to look after their mental health. 

My Updates

Getting to the start line (tick)

Thursday 27th Feb
D5 - The first part is done.  I did about 800k this week. I get a day off to recover & get over my sleep & hay fever issues. On Saturday I’m starting the trip home with the official Zoo2Zoo team. It’s about 1200k (approx) back with some big arse climbs!! Stripping the luggage of the rig, let’s see how i go! 

189k today. Ive brought back the photos!! 

Nothing beats a quick park bench sleep & i actually bought soft drink, though V/Monster/Red Bull is hardly soft! This shit woke me up & i trucked along ok until it wore off!! 

For those that know my riding style, you can image how happy i was that the last 20k was up hill & where im staying has a driveway thats nearly 20% 😬😬

Wagga to Wang

Wednesday 26th Feb
D4. No photos today. They’re pretty average anyway, (yes I’ve been told😂)

Early start, 3am on the bike. Surfed the breeze well, to well actually as all my planned stops were ruled out as the shops were closed! 

Rolled into Albury, got a feed & planned a new route as bikes aren’t allowed on some sections of the freeway. Bit of a stuff around & wasted all my time gains, SPEWING !! Ended up getting into Wangaratta around midday. 

Huge shout out to Julie Stewart Tony Stewart & Bronte for an awesome stop over & a great night! 

Battling bloody hay fever & lack of sleep, but one more push & I’ll be in Kilmore. I then get a day off before starting the official Zoo2Zoo. 

Will say I’m taken back by the support & donations. All I can think of is that you love seeing me bust myself up 😂👍

West Wylong to Wagga

Tuesday 25th Feb
Day 3 - Managed a few hours sleep finally. 

After yesterday’s debacle, I made sure that I ate & drank. Hit the road at 3:30am. Couldn’t believe how windy it was! Huge head cross wind for the first 70k. Pulled into Temora, coffee & a feed, then back into it. 

With a change of direction, I actually picked up a great tailwind! Surfed that sucker into Wagga. Met Tony Stewart for a cold drink then off to the brew shop. 

How to cook yourself

Monday 24th Feb
187k today. Started early. Did get a great deal of sleep due to an enthusiastic passionate couple next door! Gotta love the old country motel. Insulation wasn’t a high priority! 

The jump from Forbes to West Wylong has now services. Thought I’d rationed my water, but the heat & wind took its toll. Cooked myself well & truly. Couldn’t eat as I didn’t have water to wash the bars down. I’m 2nd atm, but reckon I’ll bounce ok. 

Wagga tomorrow 

And it begins

Sunday 23rd Feb
Decided to get the legs rolling early. 70k into Peak Hill. That means tomorrow is only 190 to West Wylong. Suppose to be pretty warm tomorrow, so I’m hoping for an early start.

Ticked that box

Sunday 16th Feb
I knew I had to get a big ride in the legs. Hopefully this will do it! 240k with a few bumps in it. Gloucester, Stroud, Bully & home.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$50

The Bielbys

Better late than never! Such a legend for ripping in and powering on with the hills for such a great cause

$54.12

Steve Atkins

Well done Crossy . Proud of you

$54.12

Chfis Bawn

Well done mate.

$22.58

Robyn Unger

Wonderful effort Michael.

$54.12

Keiryn Mccartney

You are awesome!!

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Rex And Lyn

Good on you Michael

$20

Neal

Well done mate.

$50

Sam Mcguire

You’re an absolute legend Crossy! Almost there.

$33.15

Rod Hollis

All the best to you and J mate. You guys have done an amazing job. So proud of you all. Cheers Big Rod.

$22.58

Kyle Brown

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Kim Uwland

Well done Crossy. Great achievement.

$106.12

Paul Wilson

Some life in the old dog still - well done mate

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Peter Whiting

Big Dog riding for Black Dog. Good on you Crossy.

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Mark Andrew Haydon

Crossy legend !..Tubey

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Alex Scollen

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Corinne Matlawski

Keep up the great work Crossy!

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Jobo

Great work Crossy!

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Mechanics, Saleyard, Trades Teams

Nearly there mate, sorry we could not do the ride with you but we are all far too busy.

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Merv Emerton

Good luck, safe travels and well done.

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Lynn Ellis

Fantastic effort and incredible experience. Critically important cause. Go you!

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Gc

Go Crossy

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Anonymous

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Rod Every

Keep up the great work Crossy!

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Manning Valley Cycle Club

Fantastic effort Crossy and all for a brilliant cause! Good luck with the rest of the ride. From the Manning Valley Cycle Club.

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Darren Harvey

Well done Crossy Awesome work mate

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Anonymous

Outstanding effort! Maybe you'll be driving your Ineos over these roads one day in the future 😎

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Daniel Pickering

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Level Electrical Taree

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Marica Spiteri

You are a HUGE inspiration

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Steve And Sharon

You are a legend Mick - great effort and a great cause. Best of luck for the rest of the ride Steve and Sharon

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Martin Mclean

Keep going mate!!! Love your work, a better man than me

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Robyn Cross

Safe travels

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Lisa Proctor

Kudos to you Crossy- what an amazing thing to do.

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Gig

You've still got it Pal. Smashing it!!

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Bec Perkins

Great cause Crossy. Good luck! xx

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Josh Chisholm

Incredible stuff!!

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Kurtis Dark

Welldone champion

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Anonymous

Good on you Mick for having a go I'm glad it's you not me.

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Josie Reardon

You've got this Crossy!

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Korryn Knight

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Jane O'dwyer

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Muz And Ali Bowland

$106.12

Lemme Be

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Kozz

Go you good thing! Looking fwd to the stories later in the year up Nth!

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Trent Chapman

Rip in, mate.

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Deb Olsson

You got this

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Dan & Bin Crossingham

Still think you're crazy! But also capable. You'll smash it :)

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Nick Brooks

Good onya Crossy. Big effort!

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Zac Aliberti

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Jock Fraser

Rip in Mick Brockman!

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Rick Hibberd

You do us proud Michael! You are the "MAN" .... Good luck Mate, enjoy the ride! ....

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Richard Rawbone

$106.12

Philip Ince)

Well, Done Michael !! on supporting such an important cause that can affect anyone at any time. Great ride!!!!

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Peter Beeton

Good luck mate you got this.

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William Clinch

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Amanda Hatton

Go Crossy!!

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Tez & Nige Ferguson

You crazy legend 🙌🏼 look forward to celebrating with you when you finish

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Kylie Banks

You’ve got this. Love you

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Helen Cross

Good luck Michael, you are such an inspiration

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Gregory Rose

You’re mad Crossy - good luck, hope the saddle is kinder to you this time

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Carol Avis

Go Crossy! GO!

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Katrina Gordon

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Stephen Richardson

A worthy cause. Have a great ride.

$106.12

Ross Meldrum

Good job Crossy. Great cause.

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Rhett Pattison

Good luck Crossy.

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Mollyrose Simmons

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Peter Kennewell

Good luck mate!

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Ben Cross

$106.12

Phillip Knowles

Good luck mate🚴‍♂️👍

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Sally Lean

Go Michael!! Love the Leans x

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Chloe Lean

Whoohooo!! Go Crossy!!! love, Chlo ❤️❤️❤️