After a frantic last week of packing and planning, it was a relief to finally hit the road on 27 December! The day started with a knock on the door from the cleaners and a mild hangover from a night out with Michael, Ryan and Christian after the cricket in Melbourne. The first day was a modest 200km to Wilson's Prom, which is completely the wrong direction for Darwin, but makes for a very scenic ride.
The bike is running really well. Pete spent most of Christmas Eve on final preparation - the crash bars from Hepco and Becker took a while to bend into shape, and he put a new tyre on the back. Even with the extra weight, the bike is easy to ride, but I am a little worried about the strain on the subframe. The only thing that's playing up is the GPS power supply - the cable's a bit loose.The weather is perfect for riding - sunny and mid 30s - but it's a bit warm when I'm off the bike in all the gear! Next stop is bastion point.
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2 comments:
Excellent photo for the start. I was hoping the final night would rate a bit more than a mild hangover! But, we are excited that the journey is underway. Look forward to reading the posting along the way.
Welcome to the "retired" club! :)
Exciting adventures ahead! Have fun!! You'll surely have an amazing 2009!
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