by radioman | Jun 3, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Melbourne Really have enjoyed a couple days relaxing and exploring Melbourne. Usually I love just getting into the heart of a city and walking about. It has been a Rainy couple days so I just took it a bit easier, catching up in my RR, some future logistics and basic...
by radioman | Jun 4, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Had a great stay at Precis outside of Melbourne. Loved the conversations. In the morning Steve road out to King Lake to see the places that had huge fires a couple years ago. Destroyed this area about two hundred people. Very sad ! Saying goodbye to another great ADV...
by radioman | Jun 6, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Great Ocean Road I left me new friends Steve and Helen, and rode toward the Great Ocean Road. One of the great roads in the world. Build in 1918-1924 by returning soldiers from WWI. After Geelong, you reach Torquay, and head long the ocean. I do not stop much as I am...
by radioman | Jun 6, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Yesterday I was up early to get a view of the coastline when the sun came up. Blue sky and Sunshine!! Had to add my name to the beach. Then up to see the 12 Apostles again. Met up with some other travelers who were there early and realized it takes awhile for the sun...
by radioman | Jun 7, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Stayed in Port Campbell for two nights due to the great weather. Since the weather is colder (40F at night) I took a motel. And to follow up. Beer in the Bottleshop here is $19.00 for a six pack of my Favorite Coopers Sparkling Nice Sunset as I relax, do some...
by radioman | Jun 11, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
I continued down the coast road to Portland. Yup Portland, Victoria Cloudy, high 40’s F Feels like home Then I turned north and rode through the Grampians! Just about to Dunkeld Rolled out through the valley before the road wound up into the mountains. Pictures...
by radioman | Jun 11, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
As I continue my ride and exploration I head west to the coast and then up to Adelaide area. Things are very big in Australia Then up the coast and the Coorang National Park As I get closer to Adelaide I have to take a car ferry over the Murray river at Wellington, SA...
by radioman | Jun 12, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Barossa Valley Once again I have met up with a friendly and generous Aussie host. The rain was coming in today so, Trev picked me up in the morning and took me on a nice wine tour to the Barossa Valley!! A quick stop at the Chateau Yaldara and stories of the changes...
by radioman | Jun 13, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Adelaide to Finders Decided to ride up to see the Finders Range north of Adelaide. Trev had gotten me a map, and set up a good route that I would see some of the best sights on route to Blinman. Was up early and riding by about 7AM. Was a bit cloudy and misty, but...
by radioman | Jun 14, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
In the morning, it looked like it was clearing a bit, but I had decided to start the trek to Sydney and then ride north to warmer weather! Jeff and I met out front to a photo! Jeff and his recently acquired Eagle claw. He wanted to make sure that I said that he tore...
by radioman | Jun 15, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Across a part of the Outback, lots of KM’s of pavement across the scrub. Lots of muddy 4WD’s Typical 4WD Ute’s for sale at a lot. and puddles of water along the roads In Walcannia, I stopped for Petrol and met Richard, Ken and Glen all on Big...
by radioman | Jun 16, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Helmet time Lots of Helmet time cross some of the outback. Gives one time to “think” As I rolled across the outback enjoying the small vastness of Australia, it is easy to reflect on many parts of life. I tried to capture a few notes when I stopped as the...
by radioman | Jun 19, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Sydney Well back in Sydney for a little bit as I regroup, get some work done on my bike. More on this in a bit. Spent the weekend with my friends, did a 7KM walk around the bay near their home. Lots of people out and about. Some artwork to grace the pathways....
by radioman | Jun 19, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
June 19, 2013 20 years ago today I married Chris. She was the love of my life. We were married almost 18 years when she passed away back in 2011 I count myself very lucky to have spent these wonderful year with Chris. I miss her dearly in my life, but am grateful for...
by radioman | Jun 21, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Sydney Still in Sydney enjoying a bit of time with my friends, although they left for a South American Holiday early this morning! First, Logistics. I have a rear hub that has had a bearing loose in the hub. Have a temporary fix, but will need to get the hub replaced....
by radioman | Jun 22, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
People you meet on the road. One of the things I have found on this ride, is the amazing meetings I have with people on the side of the road. It leads to great conversations about life and sometimes to unique opportunities. When I was riding down the east coast 5...
by radioman | Jun 26, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Sydney Well. The Weather outside is a bit rainy…….. So I am catching up on Video editing, some logistics, and a couple other things that I will have to talk about later. Not hard to spend a little “down” time. Catch up with new friends, Makenna...
by radioman | Jun 27, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
So I have ended up staying a bit longer than expected in Sydney as I work out logistics about getting a new Hub replacement from Woody’s Wheelworks in Colorado. Chris has been great to help me out and get a new one shipped out which will save me money. So time...
by radioman | Jul 1, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
At the youth Hostel, had a great evening sharing some travel videos and stories. The other travelers were interested… In the morning had to get a couple of pictures. So they could send an email home and tell there family that they bought a bike and were now...
by radioman | Jul 2, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Sunday we road out of Mudgee to explore the area before the rest of the group headed south. We rode the country roads to Hill end a gold mining town. And a short ride through town. Lots of Kangaroos to take a look at. Interesting history and old buildings. We had...
by radioman | Jul 3, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
My Monday morning, started off with a blue sky Started riding north some “sealed” some “unsealed” Still watching out for animals along the way! and wound my way through the country. I rode up to Walcha to meet up with Hyperpete. He even had a...
by radioman | Jul 4, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Tuesday Morning. Started again with Blue skies and sunshine!! Walcha is up in the mountains so the it’s a cool morning and we planned a ride on a great road up to Grafton (another ride in the top 100 motorcycle roads book). HyperPete rolls out his spotless KTM...
by radioman | Jul 6, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Packed up in Coolangata. Not too sunny, but weather temp is great! As we packed up and rolled out of the hotel, there was a large group of young boys who were on a Footy tournament. They were liking the bikes and have a little video for later. Then off down the coast....
by radioman | Jul 7, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Arrived at Panhead Petes in Buddina for a stay. One of his childhood mates came around and was going for a ride in the AM…. So I rode west of Nambour through a few national parks. Met Eric and Will at The Big Pineapple. Cloudy Morning but some nice scenery, and...
by radioman | Jul 8, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Day off the bike Sometimes you need to just enjoy a day off the bike. Pete was picking up his 36 Ford, and doing some errands. I headed for a walk on the beach. Nice sunny day on the Sunshine coast. Just a few other runners on the beach The inland waterways remind me...
