Here we go again - 2015 NSW Xmas tour  Written by Dave We are still here living in Sydney, having not yet managed to break free from work and embark on another long distance tour.  That means we'll use holiday time for a short getaway.  It should be noted that I (Dave) have managed to … Continue reading 2015 Xmas Tour Intro

Written by Dave Disclaimer:  While we are almost famous world trekkers - and I emphasize the word almost - all of the equipment reviewed here was paid for in full by us.  We would never turn down free "schwag", but for now, until the "almost" is eventually removed from our moniker, there is little chance … Continue reading Post trip equipment review – Bike review to come in the next post.

2/1/2015 - written by Dave 132k - Wollombi to St Leonards (home!) Today was a really long day.  I'll start with the mileage total as it covers a good part of the story.  We had planned to take the train from at least Hornsby, one of the main stations north of our house in St … Continue reading Accidental 80 miles ( 132k) – Wollombi to St Leonards (home!)

1/1/2015 - written by Nancy 100k - Denman to Wollombi Well, our campsite was quiet last night, at least until about 1:30 when the neighbours came home and decided to sit outside their cabin and have a loud chinwag with the folks next door.  This went on until about 3am, when Dave couldn't stand it … Continue reading New Year’s Day metric century

31/12/2014 - written by Dave 76k - Bylong to Denman Before today's blog, I'm going to post some photos I took last night after Nancy finished up her post.  The light around the valley and in particular the Bylong Church was too good not to share.  Nancy did dishes while I snapped the shots below … Continue reading Along the Bylong Valley Way – Bylong to Denman

30/12/2014 - written by Nancy (posted on 31/12) 82k - Mudgee to Bylong We had a bit of fun last night in the cabin - well, it seems funny now, but I am not sure it was so funny at the time.  Having a TV on keeps us up late (relative to camping in the … Continue reading Mudgee to Bylong – tailwind joy and a dirt road

29/12/2014 - written by Dave 0k - Mudgee to Mudgee One of the reasons we did this trip out through the NSW Central West was to spend some time in small town Australia.  Having moved to Australia in 1999, we've always said that Australia reminded us of the US some 20 years ago.  Well, that … Continue reading Mudgee rest day

28/12/2014 - written by Dave 93k - Wellington to Mudgee (65k into a head wind) Starting today with a photo I took last night after we posted.  The Riverside Caravan Park is a great setting.  The owners are selling up after 12 years.  The camp is in need of a spruce up but new owners … Continue reading Headwinds – Wellington to Mudgee

27/12/2014 - written by Nancy 105 k - Orange to Wellington (no, not the one in NZ, the other one) Cool temps overnight with some wind meant we woke up after a good night's sleep to a dry tent and tarp.  It was still cool and windy in the morning, so we hustled around to … Continue reading Due North in the Wind – Orange to Wellington

26/12/2014 - written by Nancy 66 k - Bathurst to Orange There was only one other tent in the tent area last night so it was very quiet - just what the body needed after that day.  And, even better, after all that rain last night we again woke up to clear skies and sunshine.  … Continue reading Into Australia’s Food Basket – Bathurst to Orange