"Thanks, but the full truth was that at nearly 60 years of age I became more easily fatigued riding the next 2 days after that long haul, so will not try that stunt crossing the Nullabor."
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Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charles Feb 5. 17 Replies 1 Like
I will be cycling unsupported from Perth to Adelaide commencing 15 April 2013. Does anyone know of any other cyclists who may be traveling in either direction at the same time.Continue
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Rob (Chewbacca) replied to Charles's discussion Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour"Hey Charles...awesome riding..."
Charles replied to Charles's discussion Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour"I can just imagine what Bananas will cost per Kilo on the Nullabor."
Charles replied to Charles's discussion Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour"Just rode Adelaide to Robe and back fully loaded, approximately 700kms. Everything functioning fine except for my body. Longest day was Robe to Meningie,193kms with tail wind."
hozozco replied to Charles's discussion Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour"That's a lot of bananas!
Very envious, would love to do this one day.
Simon"
durian rider replied to Charles's discussion Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour"Kates book is legendary."
durian rider replied to Charles's discussion Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour"April should have strong west winds almost daily. That said, anything can happen. My Nullabor crossing taught me that 'head winds' are just that, they are all in our head...
35mm Marathons are a good choice too. A few overnight trips with…"
Sue replied to Charles's discussion Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour"Hot. Not necessarily, look at this past week. I rode the Mekong Delta in Vietnam during Monsson season last year, 34 degrees with 100% humidity, that was hot!!. Your body adapts :-) I did K.I. last November and had perfect weather, really who…"
Charles replied to Charles's discussion Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour"Thanks, I have told too many people to back out now."
Charles replied to Charles's discussion Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour"Thanks, November could be very hot!"
Charles replied to Charles's discussion Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour"Thanks, hoping for more favourable conditions in April, but realize that there will be difficult conditions. For better or worse I will be riding on 35mm Marathon Supremes."
Charles replied to Charles's discussion Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour"Yes, Kate Leeming refers to Arthur Richardson in her book, " Out There and Back ""
David Southern replied to Charles's discussion Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour"Should be an easier trip now than the first crossing of the Nullarbor by bike (1896)."
durian rider replied to Charles's discussion Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour"I did Radelaide to Perth solo unsupported October 2002. Headwinds most of the way lol! Great soul searching trip. Stay well hydrated and carbed up so its not harder than it has to be.
Specialized Armadillo is the tyre of choice IMHO."
Sue replied to Charles's discussion Perth to Adelaide Nullabor Cycle Tour"No but I plan to do this ride November next year unsupported as well. Good luck :-)"
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- At 17:03 on September 16, 2011,
Wilson Devo said… Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Group based in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the Events Calendar of this website for the next scheduled group ride as follows :
So, please come along and try us out. All riders are welcome.
Gawler Wheelers Contact Info
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- At 0:11 on September 10, 2011,
heather said… Hi Charles,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists. You might be interested in the AC group Commuters and, if you cycle in the city, Adelaide BUG that I coordinate.
Cheers, Heather
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