I’m Off! Onto the Last Leg of the Journey

Today is September 7, 2019. After a brief stint in Brisbane, I am pedaling off again to my final destination: Sydney. After some deliberation, I decided to take the coastal route into Sydney. I hesitated at first. Being from sunny Southern California, I wasn’t fully interested in riding the coast. The route felt too much …

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Quickie Update: Sept. 4 Brisbane

Quickie Update Finally arrived in a big city, biggest of the ride so far: Brisbane. I was in Mungarranie on the Birdsville Track about two months ago where I met Peter and Gael. I was invited to their home in Brisbane, an invitation I accepted. Will be here for three days to enjoy the big …

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Quickie Update: Sept. 2-3 Bribie Island

Quickie Update I was welcomed to Bribie Island by my warmshowers host, Sylvia and Keith. Keith led me on a 10-mile ride on the beach sands of the island. Not sure my Surly bike could do it, but it did. And of course, I got to see the island. They’re avid cyclists too, and a …

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Quickie Update: September 1– Coochin Creek Campground

Quickie Update Heading south on the east coast, I camped at Coochin Creek Campground in the Beerburrum East State Forest in Queensland, just north of Brisbane. In a few days, I will be in Brisbane.

Quickie Update: August 29-30– Gympie

Quickie Update The ride southward, I’ve determined, is all about meeting people. That’s one of the things I love about bike riding. And I’m meeting more and more people. Chris and Cathy, for instance. A month ago, I was in Hughenden Caravan Park where I met Chris and Cathy Campbell, who were at the camp …

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