(December 13, 2020 - written by Dave) We’re rolling - our round Tasmanian adventure has begun. We had a perfect start with bright blue skies this morning in Hobart. Getting out of town could not have been easier. Being Sunday probably helped, but traffic would not have been an issue anyway as within two blocks … Continue reading Hobart to Richmond – Easing in (51k/427m)
Author: Dave & Nancy
Back in time to Hobart,Tasmania
(Dec 12, 2020 - written by Dave) We’ve made it to Hobart and start our riding adventure tomorrow. We’ve got everything all mapped out and are excited to see what Tasmania brings us. We’ve been down here to Tasmania a few times but mostly stayed close to Hobart. It seems to us that Hobart has … Continue reading Back in time to Hobart,Tasmania
Tasmania, an Apple Isle Adventure– pre-ride notes
(Dec 7, 2020 - written by Dave) Wow, what a year. We started with bush fires on New Year’s Day, got scorched by continued fires and the ongoing drought through all of January and finally in mid-February we got pummelled by a three day, once in a hundred year rain event. Only six weeks in, … Continue reading Tasmania, an Apple Isle Adventure– pre-ride notes
O’Connell to Katoomba – A great finish – Berghofers Pass (84k/1,784m)
(October 15, 2020 - written by Dave) For those of you who think we might have been a little overly dramatic about our hotel room yesterday, I’ve included a few photos to give you a better idea. I’m pretty sure that we were the only guests in the hotel overnight, and to be honest, perhaps … Continue reading O’Connell to Katoomba – A great finish – Berghofers Pass (84k/1,784m)
Orange to O’Connell – Local knowledge (107k/1,015m)
(October 14, 2020 - written by Dave) We had a longer day planned so we made an early exit from our hotel room in Orange. Traffic was minimal in town and got quieter as we broke the city limits past the hospital. We had some beautiful quiet riding on the route that the chap in … Continue reading Orange to O’Connell – Local knowledge (107k/1,015m)
Orange musings
(October13, 2020 - written by Dave) We’ve had a nice relaxing day here in Orange. Orange was founded in 1846 but really hit its growth spurt when the rail line from Sydney reached here in 1877. It is still served by the train and has a regional airport. The town currently serves as a regional … Continue reading Orange musings
Bathurst to Orange – Rolling hills (mountains) (60k/1,240m)
(October 12, 2020 - written by Nancy) It was a very chilly night in the tent last night – the thermometers on the bike computers read 3C (37.5 for our Fahrenheit friends). And, in case you thought Dave was fibbing in the post yesterday about our neighbour, here is a photo of dog lady trying … Continue reading Bathurst to Orange – Rolling hills (mountains) (60k/1,240m)
Hill End to Bathurst – More fun ups (79k/1,360m)
(October 11, 2020 - written by Dave) I’m happy to report that last night it was kangaroo central at the Village Campground in Hill End. A large mob of them came out at dusk and we heard them running to and fro several times during the evening. That blows my theory that they are hanging … Continue reading Hill End to Bathurst – More fun ups (79k/1,360m)
Gulgong to Hill End- Three climbs to Hill End (94k/1,522m)
(October 10, 2020 - written by Dave) Today we rode from one old gold rush town to another. We started in Gulgong and finished up in Hill End. And when I say we finished up, I mean up. Most of the 1,500 plus metres of climbing that we did today came in the second half … Continue reading Gulgong to Hill End- Three climbs to Hill End (94k/1,522m)
Gulgong musings
(October 9, 2020 - written by Dave) We keep running into more cyclists. Last night at dinner (with Helen and Roman) we ran into Saskia and Luke – we’ve been leapfrogging them all week. Then this morning we ran into Helen and Roman again, plus two gals we met 5 days ago in the Goonoo … Continue reading Gulgong musings
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