I'm interested in hearing from anyone that might be able to help with useful hints, information from their experiences on long bike trips. I've just in the last couple of days decided to take a trip around Australia on bicycle myself. Unfortunately due to commitements unless some big sponsor comes onboard ( GRIN ) it will be probably at least a few years away.. possibly as long as 2008.. but I'm starting to gather information ideas.. hopfully a sponsor or two.. and starting to buy equipment.. so any help anyone can give would be greatly appreciated..
I'm interested in hearing from anyone that might be able to help with useful hints, information from their experiences on long bike trips. I've just in
By yourself a book called Shimmering Spokes by Richard Allen. Richard cycled around Aus. to raise money for cancer research. It's all there in respect to distances and heat and back up needed etc.
Hi Greg, check out this link, a friend of ours, Simon pedalled around Australia on a Trisled recumbent during 2002-2003, a amazing amount of information and knowledge in this on-line journal:
Thank you for taking time out to give me some hints. Much appreciated. Have you done any distance cycling yourself?
I'm looking forward to the challenge just hoping to depart sooner than I expect.. impatient. 🙂
Regards Greg
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I'm interested in hearing from anyone that might be able to help with useful hints, information from their experiences on long bike trips. I've just in
By yourself a book called Shimmering Spokes by Richard Allen. Richard cycled around Aus. to raise money for cancer research. It's all there in respect to distances and heat and back up needed etc.
He has just finished an around Aus trip and has plenty of useful info.
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I'm interested in hearing from anyone that might be able to help with useful hints, information from their experiences on long bike trips. I've just in the last couple of days decided to take a trip around Australia on bicycle myself. Unfortunately due to commitements unless some big sponsor comes onboard ( GRIN ) it will be probably at least a few years away.. possibly as long as 2008.. but I'm starting to gather information ideas.. hopfully a sponsor or two.. and starting to buy equipment.. so any help anyone can give would be greatly appreciated..
He has just finished an around Aus trip and has plenty of useful info.
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I'm interested in hearing from anyone that might be able to help with useful hints, information from their experiences on long bike trips. I've just in the last couple of days decided to take a trip around Australia on bicycle myself. Unfortunately due to commitements unless some big sponsor comes onboard ( GRIN ) it will be probably at least a few years away.. possibly as long as 2008.. but I'm starting to gather information ideas.. hopfully a sponsor or two.. and starting to buy equipment.. so any help anyone can give would be greatly appreciated..
I'm interested in hearing from anyone that might be able to help with useful hints, information from their experiences on long bike trips. I've just in the last couple of days decided to take a trip around Australia on bicycle myself. Unfortunately due to commitements unless some big sponsor comes onboard ( GRIN ) it will be probably at least a few years away.. possibly as long as 2008.. but I'm starting to gather information ideas.. hopfully a sponsor or two.. and starting to buy equipment.. so any help anyone can give would be greatly appreciated..
Greg I rode from perth to Sydney 2002. Road bike with a trailer and about 30klgs of gear. 4 changes of clothing, camping gear emergency food and bike bits. I worked off there theory get from town to town, stay in motels and camp when that was not possible camp. Motels for one reason along time on the road, comfort at the end makes the trip better. Went with 2 others so the costs were shared. Used the Lonely planet guide, now there is a book out riding right around Oz. Bicycle NSW have it and it was reviewed in Aust Cyclists magazine. Planning plays an important role eg when to go to get the right winds. It is a big place so planning the ride will take time.
Regards Chris
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Please email me if you wish. I'd be happy to hear from anyone into cycling.
Well. I had my first major set back for planning my trip . I got robbed last night and they stole my laptop. So I'm pretty upset today. But life goes on.
Greg
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I'm interested in hearing from anyone that might be able to help with useful hints, information from their experiences on long bike trips. I've just in the last couple of days decided to take a trip around Australia on bicycle myself. Unfortunately due to commitements unless some big sponsor comes onboard ( GRIN ) it will be probably at least a few years away.. possibly as long as 2008.. but I'm starting to gather information ideas.. hopfully a sponsor or two.. and starting to buy equipment.. so any help anyone can give would be greatly appreciated..
Originally posted by Cycle Around Au Well. I had my first major set back for planning my trip . I got robbed last night and they stole my laptop. So I'm pretty upset today. But life goes on.
Greg
Not good, not good at all.
Hope none of your cycling stuff was nicked either. May you have success in getting the laptop back, and big dose of bad karma goes the direction of the thieves responsible. crikey, think I'm turning into a hippy. (apols, stu :p )
Keeping planning the trip regardless, it will be worth it.
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Well. I had my first major set back for planning my trip . I got
robbed
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last night and they stole my laptop. So I'm pretty upset today. But life goes on. Greg
Bummer! Are you insured? If you are and you claim, I'd be interested to know how it turns out - I'm sorting out my contents insurance right now and I'm not liking insurance companies much!
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Hope none of your cycling stuff was nicked either. May you have success in getting the laptop back, and big dose of bad karma goes the direction of the thieves responsible. crikey, think I'm turning into a hippy. (apols, stu :p )
Thanks. No cycle stuff was robbed. As I own my whole business and was robbed there just before closing time. Appreciate the good wishes. The police don't expect me to see the laptop again. But you never know..
Greg
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Well. I had my first major set back for planning my trip . I got
robbed
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last night and they stole my laptop. So I'm pretty upset today. But life goes on. Greg
Not good, not good at all.
Hope none of your cycling stuff was nicked either. May you have success in getting the laptop back, and big dose of bad karma goes the direction of the thieves responsible. crikey, think I'm turning into a hippy. (apols, stu :p )
Keeping planning the trip regardless, it will be worth it.
Unfortunately I was robbed at my shop just before closing time. And insurance won't pay anything. If they'd smashed there way in after hours I would of been covered. But seeing the two people got me while open. I lose out. And I know what you mean about insurance companies, had a bad experience with a car accident many years ago now but took eight months before they paid us.
Greg
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Well. I had my first major set back for planning my trip . I got
robbed
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last night and they stole my laptop. So I'm pretty upset today. But life goes on. Greg
Bummer! Are you insured? If you are and you claim, I'd be interested to know how it turns out - I'm sorting out my contents insurance right now and I'm not liking insurance companies much!
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Hope none of your cycling stuff was nicked either. May you have success in getting the laptop back, and big dose of bad karma goes the direction of the thieves responsible. crikey, think I'm turning into a hippy. (apols, stu :p )
