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Month: April 2011

Beachside Cabanas – Swansea to Anna Bay (70k)

April 10, 2011April 10, 2011 / Dave & Nancy / 4 Comments

(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)

Ups and downs – Bennsville to Swansea

April 9, 2011 / Dave & Nancy / 8 Comments

(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!

April 9, 2011 / Dave & Nancy / 8 Comments

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

April 7, 2011April 7, 2011 / Dave & Nancy / 6 Comments

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!

April 5, 2011April 5, 2011 / Dave & Nancy / 9 Comments

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!

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