Oh well......
A quick recap..... Left home this morning just after 5:30am and finished up 30km's shy of Adelaide (723km's). It was the worst day of riding I have done. The Ballarat region was typically cold, but after that it started to rain and it is still raining. All my wet weather gear is soaked and unfortunately the rain came through. Shivering for hours on the bike took it's toll.
So rather than set up a tent in the rain, I have booked a cabin at the Mt Barker caravan park. The heater is on full bore, clothes hanging up drying out and I had a long long shower. Feeling sooo much better now.
Pics below showing the bike and the park. All from the nice warm doorway of my cabin.
Much of my adventure will be solo. So along with a big first aid kit I also have a stack of tools. I will be able to change tyres / replace or repair tyre tubes and general bike maintenance. Well I have the tools for maintenance, just wish I knew "stuff" about bike maintenance ;)
Along with the tools, I have a Spot. It is on most of the time (chews through AAA batteries) but it tracks my position every 10 minutes and displays it on a map. You can view my progress here. Not only is it useful for tracking, it has an SOS feature. When the emergency is activated, the USA will contact 000 and the search and rescue begins. For added security, I have also purchased a Satellite phone. Costs a fortune and will only be on when there is no Telstra coverage, for the just in case moment.
Early night tonight for an early start tomorrow.
Pics below showing the bike and the park. All from the nice warm doorway of my cabin.
Much of my adventure will be solo. So along with a big first aid kit I also have a stack of tools. I will be able to change tyres / replace or repair tyre tubes and general bike maintenance. Well I have the tools for maintenance, just wish I knew "stuff" about bike maintenance ;)
Along with the tools, I have a Spot. It is on most of the time (chews through AAA batteries) but it tracks my position every 10 minutes and displays it on a map. You can view my progress here. Not only is it useful for tracking, it has an SOS feature. When the emergency is activated, the USA will contact 000 and the search and rescue begins. For added security, I have also purchased a Satellite phone. Costs a fortune and will only be on when there is no Telstra coverage, for the just in case moment.
Early night tonight for an early start tomorrow.
Puffy ... looks a lot just like my kit !!!
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