Melbourne to Perth via the top end
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:52 pm
Hi guys.
I have used this forum before as a resource but have decided to post my own topic as I am going to need advice/ideas on my upcoming trip.
In 2008 me and a mate rode from Melbourne to Perth via the Nullarbor and it was by far the best thing I've ever done. If you're interested there is an entertaining blog written by my mate. http://onyabiketour.blogspot.com.au/
The original plan was to ride around the whole country but due to money and hand circulation problems we had, it ended in Perth. I always said I would finish the trip and the time has come to start preparing. The plan so far is to depart February 2013 and cover the top part of Australia. I am planning to hit the most southern (Wilsons Prom not Tassie), eastern, northern and western points of the country along the way. I am giving myself approximately six months to complete the trip.
The first thing I want to organise is my bike. I did the last trip on an old Apollo mountain bike which I happened to have lying around. It did reasonably well, although I went through a lot of rear spokes due to having rear panniers and a trailer. So I am going to set up this time with front and rear panniers and of course a new bike. I am also looking to tackle the Gibb River Road as part of my trip so I need a bike that has front suspension. Would a standard mountain bike do the job? Any suggestions? Also i need to find some touring bars as I don't want to suffer hand issues again.
Thanks,
Harvey
I have used this forum before as a resource but have decided to post my own topic as I am going to need advice/ideas on my upcoming trip.
In 2008 me and a mate rode from Melbourne to Perth via the Nullarbor and it was by far the best thing I've ever done. If you're interested there is an entertaining blog written by my mate. http://onyabiketour.blogspot.com.au/
The original plan was to ride around the whole country but due to money and hand circulation problems we had, it ended in Perth. I always said I would finish the trip and the time has come to start preparing. The plan so far is to depart February 2013 and cover the top part of Australia. I am planning to hit the most southern (Wilsons Prom not Tassie), eastern, northern and western points of the country along the way. I am giving myself approximately six months to complete the trip.
The first thing I want to organise is my bike. I did the last trip on an old Apollo mountain bike which I happened to have lying around. It did reasonably well, although I went through a lot of rear spokes due to having rear panniers and a trailer. So I am going to set up this time with front and rear panniers and of course a new bike. I am also looking to tackle the Gibb River Road as part of my trip so I need a bike that has front suspension. Would a standard mountain bike do the job? Any suggestions? Also i need to find some touring bars as I don't want to suffer hand issues again.
Thanks,
Harvey