Jesse Carlsson

Jesse Carlsson is an Australian BMX age-group world champion, theoretical physics PhD, Ultra-distance cycling competitor and businessman.

This article is about the cyclist from Australia. For the baseball player, see Jesse Carlson.

Ultra-distance racing

Tour Divide

Carlsson placed second in the 2013 Tour Divide.[1]

Trans Am Bike Race

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

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] In 2017

India Pacific Wheel Race

In 2017, Carlsson designed the India 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

Carlsson is the founder of Newmarket Capital Pty Ltd[8] and a director of Curve Cycling.[9]

References
  1. Crowley, Liam (26 June 2015). "Jesse Carlsson races to victory in the Trans Am". Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  2. "Trans Am Bike Race". Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  3. O'Mahoney, Jayson (15 July 2016). "Interview: Jesse Carlsson – Melbourne Gravel & Race to the Rock". Gravel Cyclist. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  4. "Jesse Carlsson leads the charge in the inaugural Race to the Rock". 5 September 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  5. McGowan, Michael (7 February 2018). "Cycling race across Australia cancelled after British rider's death in event last year".
  6. Bromhead, Nat (20 March 2017). "Jesse Carlsson & Durian Rider Out Of Indian Pacific Wheel Race As Leaders Pass 1200km". Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  7. Maddox, Garry (2 October 2017). "Indian Pacific Wheel Race to be held again despite rider Mike Hall's death". Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  8. "Company Overview of Newmarket Capital Pty Ltd". Bloomberg. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  9. "Jesse's Trans Am". Retrieved 22 September 2018.
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