(written by Nancy) The first night in the tent was pretty successful – I think we were both asleep by 8pm. I did wake up several times though, as the tent siter did not quite pay sufficient attention to bumps in the ground and I seemed to have a large lump under my back. I … Continue reading Beachside Cabanas – Swansea to Anna Bay (70k)
Month: April 2011
Ups and downs – Bennsville to Swansea
(written by Nancy) We woke up to clear blue sky and sunshine this morning, which is always good for one’s mood. We both slept pretty well in Jacques room – especially after reading a bit of his book last night appropriately called ‘The Really Really Epic Minibike Ride’. Okay, our bikes are absolutely not minibikes, but … Continue reading Ups and downs – Bennsville to Swansea
And We’re Off!
And We’re Off! – 8 April 2011 – 55k We set off this morning from Concord under blue sunny skies to ride into the city. A bit of ‘first day’ nerves but Ross & Jeanette rode with us to the ANZAC bridge, which meant we did not have to worry about the route through the … Continue reading And We’re Off!
Day zero
Day 0 – Thanks to Jeanette and Ross Written by Dave We start tomorrow… The battle for pack space is over – I’m calling it a draw. We went out for a test ride fully loaded and had the usual wobbles but the bikes seemed to smooth out after the first bit so that is … Continue reading Day zero
Green light to start tour!
Written by Dave We are in back in Sydney after a good long visit with family and friends in the US. Nancy saw her doctor yesterday and …. drum roll please… we are cleared to start the ride! The x-ray was good and the doctor said that Nancy is “healed” – he did warn Nancy … Continue reading Green light to start tour!