When I bought a bicycle in Melbourne and decided that I was going to ride it across Australia’s Outback, I literally had no idea what…
After nearly two months of bicycle riding across the Australian Outback I’ve made it to my destination in the Northern Territory: Darwin. What a trip!
“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…
The Outback is not a very hospitable place for bicyclists (mostly thanks to the flies and wind), and you can be assured that I would…
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…
