The young cattle were restless, their murmurs of discontent were increasing. I could hear stilted whispering voices from the rear […]
Archive for ‘Australia 2017’
Cycle touring around Australia – self supported and as much as possible off road and back roads
Off the Beaten Track
The stench of death hung heavily on the wind today: Kangaroos and foxes mostly. Not much out here dies of […]
Food Glorious Food: What’s that in your tuckerbox?
Out on the road, there’s a lot of talk about food. It’s necessary as it fuels our ride, we need […]
The Capital
I had stopped for a nature break by a country road when a local farmer drove up: “Wife’s got cattle […]
Cycling on the Edge of Australia
Sulfur-crested Cockatoos can’t be trusted to keep secrets they gossip too much, Kangaroos tend to keep their own counsel,, while […]
It’s the People You Meet…
The very nature of touring by bicycle doesn’t allow for anonymity. Our adventure is obvious to all who choose to […]
Home State Victoria
Finally, it was time to ride, leaving behind most of what constitutes a normal life: The job, the house, the […]
The Life Cycle
Even though it’s only early autumn, I’ve already pruned the fruit trees, composted the veggie garden, and cleaned the rainwater […]
Time is our Favourite Illusion
As a child time moved slowly like a dinosaur, heavy with anticipation and promise. The cosmic order hadn’t yet coalesced. […]
Australia Calling!
My first bicycle belonged to someone else. The old man had picked it up from a mate at the pub. A pressed […]
Cycle Touring Australia and Beyond 