2023 Indi-Pac Day 7 Report
Friday March 24, 2023: I wheeled my bike out into the crisp morning at about 3:45am. I may have stayed in bed longer but I had made a loose plan with Ian last night to ride out together on the morning. He had the room...
2023 Indi-Pac Day 6 Report
Thursday March 23, 2023: Up a little later this morning, the sun already up which was a little unnerving given I'd been on the road more often than not well before dawn over the last 5 days. Part of me felt like I was already behind...
2023 Indi-Pac Day 5 Report
Wednesday March 22, 2023: Up just after 3:20am. I was feeling good, the big meal and good nights sleep had worked miracles again. Yep, there was a bit of a theme developing here - the warm bed and associated comforts of a room at a...
2023 Indi-Pac Day 4 Report
Tuesday March 21, 2023: My phone alarm originally screamed at me just after midnight...
2023 Indi-Pac Day 3 Report
Monday March 20, 2023: Up and at em' at 2am. The usual mental battle against lethargy and body stiffness ensued but I could absolutely feel that my spirit had been restored. The rest, extra sleep and abundant calories had hit the spot. Giddyup! I stuffed some leftovers...
2023 Indi-Pac Day 2 Report
Sunday March 19, 2023: In the video towards the end of Day 1's post I mentioned that the amended plan for the day was to overnight at a rest stop picnic table that I'd identified in my route notes. I never found the rest stop though...
2023 Indi-Pac Day 1 Report
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2023 Indi-Pac Fundraising for the Trish Multiple Sclerosis Research Foundation
Finally the Indian Pacific Wheel Ride. Finally an opportunity to get jiggy on a bicycle in my home country after an extended absence due to the Global Pandemic. Finally an opportunity to raise money for an Australian based charity but one that benefits the Global...
What is the Indian Pacific Wheel Ride?
Before we talk about the Indian Pacific Wheel Ride we must first talk about the 2017 Indian Pacific Wheel Race. The Race The brains behind the race was Jesse Carlsson, co founder of Melbourne-based Curve Cycling, a manufacturer of specialist road, mixed surface and off road adventure...
2021 Trans Am Bike Race Day 26 thru 28 Report
Thursday July 1, 2021: Breakfast was included in the hefty room rate so I indulged. My body and mind needed the better prepared calories and the additional rest. I would need both for the day I had planned. Buchanan, 280ks up the road was the target,...