Head West – heading home

Now we are in Victoria and sensing the end of our trip. But we still have 900km to drive and things to see and do along the way, including a ride on a paddlesteamer.

Heading West – SA Return Leg

After reaching our destination of Eucla Western Australia we now start making our way home with the next three days in South Australia.

Heading West – the Nullarbor

From Kimba we head to the coast and visit Streaky Bay and then make our way across the Nullabor to our turn around point of Eucla Western Australia.

Head West old men

Dad has been wanting to do a trip together for a number of years. So this is our Charlie and Boots trip – in a Holden but with no fishing, no hitch-hikers, and not any much shenanigans…

Recovery – Shoulder Replacement

With all my bikes tucked in, I went in to have a new shoulder installed. I have documented my recovery for the three months following the surgery.

Right Place, Right Time

Sometimes the stars align and you’re in the right place at the right time. Unexpectedly we found ourselves soaking up an experience we wouldn’t normally do.

Memory Lane

In school I had my future mapped out – I was always going to follow my father’s footsteps and go onto the orchard. Greenhill Orchards has been in our family’s name since 1865, and with such a long history there is also a strong connection and many memories.

Getting Away … plan E

Looking back on last year’s trip to Cairns we were really keen for another epic trip on the bike to explore more Australian countryside. Plan A – head to WA and visit Deb’s brother. The plan was fairly simple I’d ride straight to Perth and pick Deb up from the airport, then head south following…

Light at the End of the Tunnel

Covid19 has consumed our lives for the past couple of years, but there now appears to be light at the end of the tunnel. With restrictions lifting I have been able to get out on the bike and ride beyond the ACT borders.

Tracking Your Adventure

A few weeks ago I was asked about what I use for tracking my rides. I’ve tried a few different things over years and here are my thoughts of the main ones I have tried and why I would use them. On today’s ride I have used Spotwalla, Geo Tracker, and Relive to show the differences between them and my thoughts on each.