Doesn't Know What She's Getting Into..
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:30 am
Hi,
I'm super keen on doing some serious bike touring in Oz. I'm from Canada, currently travelling in NZ and have only limited mountain biking experience. I would like to give myself 2 months in the saddle but have NO idea of my abilities and distances and times btwn places. Is there a site one can recommend for obtaining such info? Also, doing it on an already stretched budget so any insider tips for travelling more lightly than I already am would be greatly appreciated. ie: is freedom camping an option in Australia?
I guess the main details of my potential journey are concerning either Melbourne headed North, or Brisbane headed North. Can someone compare the two in terms of What You Think Is Better?? Any idea on how long it would take to get from Melbourne to the Great Barrier Reef?
Also, how much one can expect to pay for used gear for a whole kit-n-caboodle? And.. any recommended Used Bike Stores in Melbourne or Brisbane?
My attack to this is still very fresh, highly unorganized but ridiculously caffeinated. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
m:)
I'm super keen on doing some serious bike touring in Oz. I'm from Canada, currently travelling in NZ and have only limited mountain biking experience. I would like to give myself 2 months in the saddle but have NO idea of my abilities and distances and times btwn places. Is there a site one can recommend for obtaining such info? Also, doing it on an already stretched budget so any insider tips for travelling more lightly than I already am would be greatly appreciated. ie: is freedom camping an option in Australia?
I guess the main details of my potential journey are concerning either Melbourne headed North, or Brisbane headed North. Can someone compare the two in terms of What You Think Is Better?? Any idea on how long it would take to get from Melbourne to the Great Barrier Reef?
Also, how much one can expect to pay for used gear for a whole kit-n-caboodle? And.. any recommended Used Bike Stores in Melbourne or Brisbane?
My attack to this is still very fresh, highly unorganized but ridiculously caffeinated. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
m:)