Australia Bike Tour Day 58: The Boredom
“Really boring.” When people ask me how this ride has been (or, as I anticipate, when people ask me how it was), this is what…
“Really boring.” When people ask me how this ride has been (or, as I anticipate, when people ask me how it was), this is what…
What’s known elsewhere in the world as wild camping, dispersed camping, or freedom camping is (also) known in Australia as bush camping. For those unfamiliar…
Fifty-five days and 2,290 miles (3,685 km) without serious incident – my bicycle trip across Australia appears to be going smashingly. That is, until today;…
“OH MAH GAWD! Riding your bike at night is so dangerous!” This is the most common reaction people have when I tell them I’ve started…
Since making it north of the Tropic of Capricorn, I’ve begun to see subtle changes in the landscape – most notably the shift away from…
People tell me I’m crazy for bicycling across Australia, but I know from experience that the things I’ve elected to do with my life barely…
Two weeks ago, I managed to ride 123 mi / 199 km from Erldunda to Alice Springs in a single day – I was impressed…
Over the course of this ride I’ve developed and refined my routines for making and breaking camp. From half awake inside my sleeping bag to…
Yesterday, I went into detail discussing the numerous Outback attractions awaiting adventurers in Australia’s immense red center, but today I discovered that my list omitted…
One of the first things I learned not to underestimate on a bicycle tour was the wind (followed by: flies, butt chafe, and the smell…
One of my questions prior to setting out on this bicycle journey across Australia’s Outback was, “What points of interest and/or awesome things should I…
After spending nearly the entire day in Alice Springs, I’ve managed to break free of the town vortex (it’s truly addictive). Thanks to my late…