Jacqui Logan-Powell

​Name: Jacqui Logan-Powell @jloganpowell
Jan 21/22nd goal: Everesting Roam
Occupation: Financial Markets at Westpac
Why are you riding with @alpineeveresting?
I injured myself in an accident in March (3 fractures in my pelvis) so in June I recruited Bec Hoschke to help get me back on the bike and we decided I needed something to aim for. That started as the Alpine Classic and somehow grew to an Everesting Roam!
Longest ride:
Longest was 212km from Sydney to Wollongong and back but toughest was the 175km Half Everest on 31 October with some others from the @alpineeveresting team
Favourite cycling memory: I’ve completed 5 Westpac Tour de Cure Australia tours and rolling into Barangaroo with 100 riders and all our support crew is always a buzz. But probably the best was 2019 in my first year as a ride leader – so incredibly satisfying getting everyone home safe and seeing many people achieve what they never dreamed was possible
Greatest sporting achievement:
It’s probably a tie between the Half Everest in October 2021 and the Oxfam 100km Trailwalker in August 2011
Favourite bike snack: Cliff Bars, Roast potatoes (thanks for that tip @drelly_warren!), Xmas mince pies, nuts
Coffee order: Flat white (or piccolo if I’m in a hurry!)
How many bikes do you own? 2 (and of course contemplating options for #3!)
How do you juggle work/family/cycling?
For me the indoor trainer was a game changer in enabling me to fit in training when it suits. Also cycling ticks so many boxes for me – physical health, mental health, socialising and giving back to the community… multi-tasking at its best!
What would you say to a woman who is contemplating joining our next adventure but has some self-doubt?
I have no idea if I’ll make it, but I have learnt that a huge amount comes down to having the confidence, so give it a go and what’s the worst that could happen?!