Mum managed to talk Brian into going for a bike ride for fathers day, even though it was a day late. After spending 30mins inflating tyres, fixing gears and giving mum and Brians bike the once over and a good spray of WD40 were ready to go. I packed all 3 bikes into Alby and… Read More Family Coastal Bike Ride
I managed to spend some quality time with my uncle while the girls went shopping for souvenirs in Bundaberg. Normally I would put the bike on the bike rack and drive down to the start of the cycle way at Bargara. Since the car was still full of camping gear and I had taken the… Read More Bike Riding with My Uncle
‘‘Twas the morning before Christmas and not a cyclist about.” The wind was howling and the people of Bargara were seeking refuge, last minute Christmas shopping for food at Woolworths. I’m feeling a little slack for not doing much exercise for the past few months. To be honest, ever since I came back from the… Read More Christmas Eve Bike Ride Bargara to Burnett Heads
The Drive Well since i’ve walked and biked most of the trails around my area i’m looking further afield for some excitement. On this occasion I decided to drive down the coast using google maps. Trusting the abilities of Mrs google, she confidently directed me to some backroads with lots of potholes which didn’t bother… Read More Bike Ride and Long Distance Hiker
Day 3 I woke up to the sound of something munching the grass next to my tent, I’m think it was a small wallaby as later in the day one crossing the fire trail as I was heading out of camp. The early morning sun was casting a bike wheel shadow across my tent. The… Read More Bike Packing Day 3 Homeward bound
Day 2 I’m woken up by the sound of movement near my tent, I can hear rustling and chomping of leaves, followed by a few snorts. Im thinking this sounds rather large and I only have the protection of a thin walled tent. Then the familiar thud thud of a kangaroo jumping around and eating… Read More Bike Packing Day 2 Ingar Campground
I attached my GoPro to my head mount then headed down the hill at a great speed, forgetting about the speed humps and super tight corners. My grin was bigger than a cheshire cat,… Read More Bike Packing Day 1 The Oaks Trail
Sleeping Mats and Bike Bags It Friday afternoon, with adventure on my mind I step out of my office and heading down George St to pick up a sleeping mattress. After laying on all the mattresses in the middle of Paddy Palin and smiling up as other customers walk by my feet, I jump up… Read More Bike Packing Kanangra Walls
I thought I almost rode over a Blue Tongue Lizard, on closer inspection my heart skipped a beat at the sight of a Death Adder.… Read More Bike Packing with Snakes
I hit a few sand areas that almost brought me to a halt, I would have fallen off if I was on my old bike with its super thin tyres.… Read More Bike Packing Paterson Range Fire Trail
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