"I like the second option, from Bowral, with a possible deviation to Robertson and Burrawang. After Berry I would avoid the Princes Hwy (way too hilly and busy) and go via Gerroa to the finish"
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Russell Moore replied to pfog's discussion Southern Highlands-Coast - seeking advice in the group touring
Russell Moore replied to Nick's discussion Sydney to Canberra Route Advice"Any of the suggested routes would be OK, my suggestion would be to start in Canberra, and wait for a weather window with strong SW winds. This time of the year SW winds are fairly common if you are prepared to wait for that window.
When Neil…"
Michaelr747 left a comment for Russell Moore"Hi Russell,
Thanks for the info, every bit helps. Am reasonably well prepared but after reading your comments might be time to have a deeper look at my food situation.
You seem to have a story there, if you ever write please email me…"
Russell Moore left a comment for Michaelr747"Michael, you have to remember that we were not pedantic about following isolated tracks/trails to stay near the 'Divide, especially after running out of food on the AWT.
We grossly under estimated just how much effort was required on the…"
Russell Moore joined Adrian's group
Audax Riders
Audax rides are non-competitive long distance tours by bicycle, called "randonnees". The challenge of Audax is not in racing, but in riding at your own pace. Rides are open to all reasonably fit riders - non-Audax members are most welcome to join.
Michaelr747 left a comment for Russell Moore"Hi Russell,
Thanks for taking the time to write about your trip, wish there was more to read. Got a few questions for you, hope that is ok.
What did you do when you ran out of food?
Did you have any problems finding water?
What advice would you pass…"
Adrian left a comment for Russell Moore"Hi Russel,
Great to have you here on the site. Please feel free to join the group of Audax riders on Sydney Cyclist. http://www.sydneycyclist.com/group/audaxriders
I've never done the PBP although often dream about it. I'm looking forward…"
Russell Moore commented on chesty's group touring"Michael, Neil's friend here, I rode the full length of the Great Dividing Range (well close to it) in 1988. Myself and three others started in Geelong, rode along the Great Ocean Road, and up to the Grampians, where we actually joined…"
Neil Alexander left a comment for Russell Moore"You forgot to mention the trailer-bike for taking your daughter for rides!
Good to see you here, at last."
Profile Information
- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Recreational
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Green Valley
- Tell us about your bikes
- Gary Fisher Joshua XO, custom touring bike, custom tandem
- About Me:
- Lapsed long distance cyclist, was one of the originators of Audax in Australia. Rarely cycle now days.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 7:14am on January 8, 2011, Neil Alexander said…
You forgot to mention the trailer-bike for taking your daughter for rides!
Good to see you here, at last.
- At 11:08am on January 8, 2011, Adrian said…
Hi Russel,
Great to have you here on the site. Please feel free to join the group of Audax riders on Sydney Cyclist. http://www.sydneycyclist.com/group/audaxriders
I've never done the PBP although often dream about it. I'm looking forward to my first Apline Classic (ACE) in a fortnight.
Cheers
Adrian
- At 9:07pm on January 9, 2011, Michaelr747 said…
Hi Russell,
Thanks for taking the time to write about your trip, wish there was more to read. Got a few questions for you, hope that is ok.
What did you do when you ran out of food?
Did you have any problems finding water?
What advice would you pass onto someone who is attempting this trip?
Was very interested to read that the highlight of the trip was the section north of Cairns, I will look forward to that.
Michael
- At 12:24pm on January 10, 2011, Michaelr747 said…
Hi Russell,
Thanks for the info, every bit helps. Am reasonably well prepared but after reading your comments might be time to have a deeper look at my food situation.
You seem to have a story there, if you ever write please email me a copy.
Michael
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