Today’s ride had everything: brilliant sunshine, biting winds, stinging hail, torrential rain, rolling hills, beautiful beaches, an element of danger, […]
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Richmond to Triabunna
I fell asleep to the sounds of laughter coming from a happy bunch of British backpackers. I woke to the […]
Wet in Tasmania
It rained a tidy skyful during the night, the rain carried on a fierce wind, while I remained snug and […]
Hobart Holiday
Graham the chef, or should I say Renaissance Man, asked if I liked sweets and then proceeded to offer me […]
Cold in Kempton
Clear skies resulted in a cold night. I was warm in my coffin like tent but I took a while […]
I love cycling too!
Rising early in Ross, I was greeted with chilly overcast conditions. The wind had swung around to the southwest. After […]
Take the path less traveled
Darren the sheep farmer I met in Cressy gave me directions to Ross via the Hummocky Hills: “It’s gravel some […]
Beautiful Tasmania
As the Spirit of Tasmania pulled away from the pier I watched from the deck. There is something romantic and […]
Bikes and Boats: Freewheeling by Ferry
I’m back in Melbourne for a couple of weeks for my daughter Grace’s 21st birthday party, to visit my mother and […]
Mission Beach to Cairns, Kuranda to Daintree Village.
For pure enjoyment and diversity, today was perhaps the best day cycling I have ever had. Sweeping vistas on the […]
Cycle Touring Australia and Beyond 