A bike ride event recently popped up on Facebook that looked like fun…the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail - 50 kilometres - 2 bakeries! Pretty sure I had the bakeries covered, but would my legs be up for this BVRT challenge? Only one way to find out! Just so you know, I’m not bike fit (the last time I cycled the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail I was on an ebike). But I really enjoy off-road riding and figured this half day ride was a nice chance to get back on my bike. So I packed Geisha (all the … [Read more...]
How to cycle across the world
My mate Goldie cycled across the planet from London to New Zealand, and I recently asked him about his epic ride… The stats: 25,500 KMs 25 countries 15 months (220 days riding) $30-50 AUD a day (accommodation and food) Bike: Thorn Raven – steel framed, 14 gears, 4 paniers, 1 handle bar bag Countries: London, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, San Marino, Greece, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran, United Arab Emirates, India, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, … [Read more...]
