A final hiccup leaving Kulin when a final check showed that my wallet was still at my lodgings. Note; when changing from street clothes to riding knicks, there are no pockets in the knicks so the wallet will look for …
Day 04. 15 April 2016 Cuballing to Kulin. About 113 km
Country getting flatter now and the wind dropping so ideal riding conditions.
A few of the spots on the map that were supposedly towns or communities turned out to be crossroads which may have hosted a local hall or tennis …
Day 03. 14 April 2016 Boddington to Cuballing, about 100 km
I don’t have a speedo/bike computer whatever you call it. I don’t like the way the speed shown seldom seems high enough ( I tour at 17 km/hr down to 13 km/hr if there is a wind or a slight …
Day 02. 13 April 2016 Dwellingup to Boddington
An early start to the day to reduce any inconveniences due to free camping in Dwellingup. The good burghers should be happy that I stayed in town to have a full breakfast at the Blue Wren Cafe where Shelley …
Day 01(.2) 12 April 2016 Coogee to Dwellingup 93 km
- At last. Off on the adventure.
Spent themorninggetting Hema maps of The Great Central Road, The Fincke and Oodnadatta and The Strezelecke Tracks. After Google maps sent me to two 4WD shops serving bullbars but not maps got
AA The start line is in sight!
The epic ride starts at 10am on Sunday, 10 April from Coogee Beach south of Fremantle. Of course there will be a coffee and cake with the Sunday social riders of the Cycle Touring Association of Western Australia (CTAWA …
AAA Help me make to the other side!
Welcome friends I know and friends I have yet to meet.
Two years ago a bike ride up the Great Central Road of Australia seemed a great idea. Only 1100 km, on a (mostly) well formed gravel road frequented …