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 of roadkill). Although the rain has come close, the wind is the only thing that's given me reason to fall from my bike and cry in the dirt on the side of the road.
Australia Bike Tour Day 47: Outback Attractions
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 see on the way?" This question still lingers in my mind, and since I've already been to Uluru, I now find myself wondering, "What more do I have
Australia Bike Tour Day 46: The Tropic Of Capricorn
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 afternoon start, I'm looking at what's going to be my first night ride - something I've been wanting to do for a while now. The only reason I haven't been
Australia Bike Tour Day 45: Australian Internet
Well what do you know? I'm staying in Alice Springs one more night. But don't worry, tomorrow I promise to be back on the bicycle. Why am I still here? Well besides all of the awesome town food, there's fast and reliable internet - at least as fast and as reliable as I've come to expect in
Australia Bike Tour Day 44: Cycling Food
Today's my second day off in Alice Springs, and my second day of not doing much of anything - except eating. So I thought I would take the opportunity to talk about the food I eat whilst rolling through (or sleeping in) the Outback; in town, the answer to this question is "everything". One of
Australia Bike Tour Day 43: Alice Springs
I had my last day off just two days ago coming back from Uluru, but after a 124-mile (199 km) day yesterday (my longest of the ride), and because I'm now in the long-anticipated Alice Springs, a day off from riding is mandatory. What else is mandatory? Pizza and beer. Despite being nearly a
Australia Bike Tour Day 42: 199 km
Just over a week ago I completed my longest day of the trip, 91.75 mi / 147.63 km. Waking up early to leave Erldunda this morning I see a sign: Alice Springs 199 km (for those wondering, because I know some of you are, 199 km is 123.65 miles). Alice Springs - aka Outback Mecca - is the largest
Australia Bike Tour Day 41: The Rain
I should just learn to embrace the rain. When you think about it, rain is pretty mind blowing (as is the rest of nature). Here I am complaining about not being able to find water, and it's falling from the fucking sky. I am sure some people in the world (maybe someone living in the Atacama
Australia Bike Tour Day 40: Uluru
Uluru, (the big rock you've probably seen on a postcard from Australia) - literally the heart of the Australian Outback (if not for this rock nobody would come out here) - has long occupied a spot on my "things in the world I have to see" list (yes, I have a list). Sure, it might only be a large