(March 3, 2020 - written by Dave) Brekkie was delivered to the room right on time at 6:30. Surprisingly, the hotel seemed to really fill up overnight and the carpark was completely packed. As planned, we were on the road by 7AM and as forecast, it was quite a bit cooler – 35c yesterday, 15c … Continue reading Beating the rains, mostly – Kandos to Katoomba (141k/2,150m)
Author: Dave & Nancy
Variable plans day –Bylong to Kandos (62k/800m)
(March 2, 2020 - written by Dave) Our second night in the tent was a lot more restful. It could have been our tired state but the sleeping pads seemed to have made less noise last night than they did the first night - for sure. The jury is still out on the tent overall. … Continue reading Variable plans day –Bylong to Kandos (62k/800m)
A hot, long day –Broke to Bylong (151k/1,550m)
(March 1, 2020 - written by Dave) As reported yesterday, the tent was loud and crowded overnight. We’ve learned that you just have to get through that first night. It was cool enough so at least we weren’t sweltering. As for a relaxing morning brekkie in camp, forget about that as the recent rains meant … Continue reading A hot, long day –Broke to Bylong (151k/1,550m)
Giving Back to the Bush Tour – Day 1
Giving back to the bush tour day 1 –St Leonards to Broke (107k/1,300m) (February 29, 2020 - written by Dave) Between the droughts, the bush fires and the more recent torrential rains, it seems as though people feel that the Australian countryside (or bush as we call it) is “closed for business”. It isn’t, of … Continue reading Giving Back to the Bush Tour – Day 1
One year ago to the day …
16 DECEMBER 2018 Meet Leonie Katekar, touring cyclist and grand adventurer! She’s an Aussie, about our age and riding the ride of her life. She started in Guatemala in June and has just left the famous Pink House in Patagonia. Before she stated her trip, she found our blog and got in touch with us … Continue reading One year ago to the day …
Day 10 | Deans Marsh – Torquay (78 kilometres)
SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER GVBR 2019 wrap and Groundhog Day Saturday night was party night at the GVBR. We still had one day to ride but it was our last night of camping and many of the riders were up busting moves to a 80s band in the main pavilion. We weren’t – too tired. The … Continue reading Day 10 | Deans Marsh – Torquay (78 kilometres)
Day 9 | Beech Forest – Deans Marsh (65 kilometres)
SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER Today was all about riding in the Otway Ranges and what a treat is was. We started high up in the hills and boy was it cold overnight. I heard that we hit 5 degrees C but I’m not sure. All I know is that it was really cold first thing. Our … Continue reading Day 9 | Beech Forest – Deans Marsh (65 kilometres)
Day 8 | Peterborough – Beech Forest (85 kilometres)
FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER We slept well on the airport runway, err, ‘runfield’. No planes tried landing thankfully. It was cool in the morning but there was no rain and everyone was excited about today’s ride. The route had two highly notable features. The first was riding the Great Ocean Road’s most scenic section, including past … Continue reading Day 8 | Peterborough – Beech Forest (85 kilometres)
Day 7 | Port Fairy – Peterborough (97 kilometres)
THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER It was very hard getting up this morning – we loved having a bed for two nights. Though once up, our little band of marshals all agree that having brekkie in a toasty warm house beat the campsite mess tent. And Roman’s real coffee was well appreciated as well. Last but not … Continue reading Day 7 | Port Fairy – Peterborough (97 kilometres)
Day 5 and 6 | Portland – Port Fairy (85 kilometres) and rest day
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY 26-27 NOVEMBER It rained on and off overnight and we got a good dumping just as I was heading off to get brekkie. Yes, that’s right, Nancy almost got brekkie in bed today as I bought her a egg and bacon roll from the Salvos (Salvation Army). On GVBR, all of the local service … Continue reading Day 5 and 6 | Portland – Port Fairy (85 kilometres) and rest day
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