Earlier this week I posted a video of my first trip to India in February 2003. That’s now got me thinking of later that same year when I cycled in a team from Perth, Western Australia, to Hobart, Tasmania. 4233.77km in 32 days.
I’ve cycled the Nullarbor five times in all. My first trip was a ride from Perth to Canberra in 1987. I did the same journey with a different route the following year. In 1990 I was part of team that cycled from Perth to Adelaide. It was a decade before my next crossing in 2000 when a large group cycled from Perth to Sydney, arriving just before the start of the Sydney Olympics.
The ride from Perth to Hobart in 2003 is my most recent Nullarbor crossing and I reckon it’s about time I went for number six.
Each of the rides was with The Bible Society as part of their Bike for Bibles program.
Check out the video to see 32 days of riding reduced to three and a half minutes.
So … 2016? Do you want to come for a ride? I’m looking at the possibility of Perth to Newcastle, raising money for Compassion.
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Fiona and I are certainly interested in joining you. Roll on 2016
If it comes together I’d definitely be looking to get your names on registration forms. 🙂
I wish.
Ooooh you are a tease!
Distance is my drug!
Sign me up!
Now I just have to get the leave application past the Boss………!