(October 8, 2020 - written by Dave) For those keeping track of yesterday’s blog, we had Thai for dinner last night. The short walk won out. It was quite tasty, the owners were clearly from Thailand – you never know in these small towns. We’ll spare you the food photos today. Rain was forecast today … Continue reading Wellington to Gulgong- In the wet, finishing the CWCT (75k/740m)

(October 7, 2020 - written by Dave) We had a quiet night in the old wool shed at Billy ‘Os. It really was a wonderful stop and for sure a place we will go back to. You wouldn’t absolutely need a car but it is a good 20k to the shops. If you go out … Continue reading Billy ‘O to Wellington – Short day to Well-o (54k/480m)

(October 6, 2020 - written by Dave) First a couple comments about last night at the Hair of the Dog Pub. While we were complementary in yesterday’s post I’m not sure that I was effusive enough. What a great stop it turned out to be. The friendly and hardworking staff finished up late in the … Continue reading Ballimore to Billy O’s – A day of serendipity (69k/550m)

(October 5, 2020 - written by Dave) Sunset last night in Mendooran Today we survived the Goonoo Forest. It was muddy, bumpy, wet and completely epic. Ok, ok, it wasn’t really that epic but I been thinking about it since we first read about the Central West Cycle trail. I had visions of an epic … Continue reading Mendooran to Ballimore – Surviving the forest (56k/320m)

(October 4, 2020 - written by Dave) Today and last night was all about riders and the Central West Trail. We weren’t sure that would see many fellow riders out here but if last night is any indication, well the trail is off to a great start. There no fewer than 5 separate groups and … Continue reading Dunedoo to Mendooran – Riders everywhere (56k/380m)

(October 3, 2020 - written by Dave) Today we started the Central West Cycling loop and what a nice ride has turned out to be. For starters, they aren’t mining out here so the roads are still lined with trees and the air is clean. On top of that, the area has received 5x the … Continue reading Gulgong to Dunedoo – Country lessons (62/445m)

(October 2, 2020 - written by Dave) We made good further westward progress today. In fact, we finally officially crossed the Great Dividing Range – from here all rivers flow south to Darling River, then finally to the mighty Murray River. While crossing the divide sounds difficult, today was probably the easiest climbing day that … Continue reading Bylong to Gulgong – Mine country lessons (84/560m)

(October 1, 2020 - written by Nancy) Today was on the nose, as in the wind was on the nose, all day long. It made for a bit of a grind but honestly the Bylong Valley Way is so scenic that as long as you don’t let the wind get you down, it’s just a … Continue reading Denman to Bylong – On the nose (74k/965m)

(September 30, 2020 - written by Dave) First a report on last night’s dinner at the Foghorn Brewery – everyone is giving it top marks. We had a lovely meal and ticked eating there off our collective bucket lists. Nancy had a beer that was half the size that Roman and I had. It however, … Continue reading Cessnock to Denman- Three Musketeers (101k/960m)

(September 29, 2020 - written by Dave) We’ve had a lovely relaxing day in the Hunter Valley. We started early, the relaxing part at least. The deck at the hostel, sitting in sun overlooking the vineyards, got a good workout. The hostel is much less than half full so there was no rush in the … Continue reading Hunter rest day, mostly (10k/10m)