Jack Thompson is an Australian ultra cyclist who has used his platform as a professional sportsperson to raise awareness and funds for mental health charities.
Thompson became ‘the first cyclist in space’ in 2022, climbing 1,000,000m of elevation, having everested 52 times on 52 climbs and riding in excess of 2,500m of elevation every other day of the week in just one calendar year.
He raised a significant US$400,000+ as part of his ‘Space Odyssey’ project, all of which was donated towards global mental health charities in order to give back and make a difference to the lives of others.
Power meter specialist Verve has agreed to support Thompson on an ongoing basis with its InfoCrank so he can track his exploits.
Verve’s Commercial Director Dave Parsons said “When we spoke with Jack about supporting him with the InfoCrank it was an instant yes. Jack is one of those rare individuals who is passionate about what he does and uses his passion to improve the lives the others whilst spreading a very worthwhile message. We couldn’t be more pleased to be working with Jack.”
Jack Thompson said “In looking to push the envelope of what’s possible as an endurance athlete, I have a strong desire to work with the best in the business and with brands who share that common goal of exploring limits.
“So much reliance is placed on numbers; in particular power, that to work with anything less than perfect, really doesn’t make sense. It is with great pride that I can work alongside a company originally established in Perth, Western Australia, and with excitement that we look towards pushing the limits into the future.”
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