by radioman | Jul 9, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Another day on the Sunshine Coast. A part of normal everyday Aussie life. But I have not acquired the taste for it Took a bit of a ride, but have had a really sore neck and shoulders. So I stopped at a Physio place. Good move on my part. They did a really good job...
by radioman | Jul 10, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
As my rear hub was getting worse, it seems like the more I was aware of it Thanks to Woody’s Wheel Works for getting this wheel sent out, and for SYDADVGS for forwarding the wheel onto me in Brisbane. Was up early on Wednesday Am and rode 100KM back down to...
by radioman | Jul 11, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Thursday Morning we rode out of town to some nice sunny weather. It always feels great when the sun is out and blue sky leads the way. Jock showing me a bit of his neighborhood The famous Postie bike…. He’ll get the record for riding across Australia Then...
by radioman | Jul 14, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
From Rockhampton I was just heading north. A day of riding the slab for 750KM, to Townsville. Looking for warmers and sunnier weather! Lots of signs warning or Fatigue and dangers of driving while Tired. Reached the land of sugar cane fields! More than a few stops for...
by radioman | Jul 17, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Sunday I was able to book myself on a 2 day 1 night barrier reef diving trip. I did one in Cairns over 25 years ago, and was looking forward to doing it again. But I have not dived for over 20 years, so I had a little trepidation about my PADi certification, and lack...
by radioman | Jul 17, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Couple days diving was tiring for sure. I was looking forward to being back on land, and getting a few logistics done. On this type of trip there is always something that one needs to consider, plan for and take care of while you have the right time and place. First...
by radioman | Jul 21, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Another busy week Welcome to another week in my office Dirt_bloke contacted me and was up in the area for his son’s soccer matches. Was able to ride up and enjoy a match and chat one afternoon. Met up with Pete, Connor and his parents, which was a great...
by radioman | Jul 22, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Enjoying friends on the road Have had a great week in Cairns area with Rod and his mates. Once again, I have met some wonderful people and enjoyed this time immensely. Had coffee at the downtown market with Rob Sunday morning, and then got a few errands done before I...
by radioman | Jul 25, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Had to wait for my new gloves to arrive as the old BMW GS gloves have torn seams and have lasted many Thousands of KM’s They arrived late Monday so I decided to head west Tuesday AM. Knowing I have lots of ground to cover. And the roads will straighten out and...
by radioman | Jul 25, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Karumba to Camooweal Up early to make another full day on the road. As I head west, I realize crossing Australia is a big deal. It is very Isolated and remote. One must be careful which way you decide to ride. Being solo, and not real experienced at riding in the true...
by radioman | Jul 27, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Camooweal to Alice Springs As the sun comes up in the East the Moon as still out to the west Another long riding day ahead…. So I am up a sunrise. I ride the 11Km to the Border with Northern Territory. My 5th Australian State! As I cross into NT, the speed limit...
by radioman | Jul 27, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
The main reason to ride the many miles to the Red Center is to be a tourist and visit Urulu and Ayers Rock. I was here 25 years ago, slept in a tent at the base of the rock, and climbed it. You cannot camp here anymore, they built a resort town Yulara for all...
by radioman | Jul 30, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Next morning up at 6am, ride out to the other side of Uluru to watch the sunrise. It is 33 degrees (0C) . But part of what us tourists do out here. Feeling very much like a tourist as the buses, caravans all line up to head out to the rock. As the sun starts to rise...
by radioman | Jul 30, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Riding North from the Big Red Center of Australia A few have commented that I am moving along quickly through the middle of the outback. It is a long way to anywhere here, and I have enjoyed the long days riding through the outback. Stopping at all the roadhouses...
by radioman | Jul 30, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
The Top End Some good outback humor in Daly Waters Liked this one Lots of history here. It’s just 250 Km up the road to Katherine. So I have reached “the Top End” as they call it. Being winter up here it is the dry season Which is good because so...
by radioman | Jul 31, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Welcome to the Top End, as they call it here. Took a 4 hour boat trip up 3 of the Katherine Gorges It was a relaxing day as we proceeded up the Gorge, then got out and walked a bit to the next part of the gorge and another boat, so we could see three of teh 5 gorges....
by radioman | Aug 4, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Up early to ride in the cool of the day from Kununurra Up to Wyndam to take a look at the views. and you can see where the Ore is waiting for loading to a ship! Had to pass a few road trains along the way, as they were loaded with some type of Ore (probably Nickel)...
by radioman | Aug 4, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Next Morning we planned to explore the Bungle Bungles closer up. We booked this to get there. Just made life easier it was over 2 hours drive on washboarded road. But it was worth it as we got to get out and walk around and into some chasms They are amazing Sandstone...
by radioman | Aug 5, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
While traveling sometimes places stand out, and photographs need to be taken. Here is my Shot of the day. The great outdoors, riding and ride reports! Fortunately Diana took some photos further back as we took some photos of the set up. I had dick scramble down the...
by radioman | Aug 6, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Broome to Port Hedland 600KM. Port Hedland is a major port fro shipping Iron Ore Continuing to ride down the western coast. This stretch is just inland of the coast and not much to see. The weather is great and having a good ride! As we ride into Port Hedland they...
by radioman | Aug 9, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Tom Price is an Iron Ore mining town. They have been digging up Iron ore since the 50’s and the equipment they use to do the work is huge. We signed up for a morning Mine tour to go take a look at one of Rio Tino’s mines. Safety in the mine is very...
by radioman | Aug 11, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Arrived the coastal town of Exmouth, which is home of the Ningaloo Reef marine park. Took Thursday off to get a Scuba trip set up and Whale Shark snorkling trip. Nothing left to do but some laundry and sit at the pool! We road up to the Lighthouse to watch Sunset. We...
by radioman | Aug 13, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Had a note on my bike from Joke (from Belgium) who I swam with, to see the Whale sharks. Joke (pronounce Jo Ka). Wishing me well. On the road early. Arrived Coral Bay in time to have Coffee and some Brekkie. Amazing water. Australia is a huge place. crossing the...
by radioman | Aug 13, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Monkey Mia What an amazing sunrise this morning. (Would have loved to have my bike in the shot but the small boat looks good!) Awesome morning in Monkey Mia Arose early and walked the beach. Not too many people around, but the Pelicans and the Dolphins swimming along...
by radioman | Aug 14, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
The next morning at Monkey Mia, another good Sunrise. Just like great motorcycle riding roads are created around Mountains, lakes and rivers, Sunsets and Sunrises look great with water. and the colors get better The morning Dolphin feeding….. People lining the...
