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Work and family commitments dictated when I was allowed to disappear for two weeks and play. If I had the choice, knowing what I know now....i'd go April or October. September was just cold at night and early morning, plus I had zero flies to deal with.

It's better than it use to be, but still not an easy section.

Yes, its the app. Its a must for the trail and will save you a lot of time and head scratching when you take a wrong turn.

@@bikeandbiscuits6841 thanks I have the app but couldn't work out how you were getting distances to next point of interest but I suppose you have to be on trail with GPS on... Enjoy your vids by the way...

Glad you liked it and hope it helped a little. I'm still planning on doing south to north, however work keeps getting in the way. Good luck and make sure you video your journey.

Thanks for the positive feedback. Glad you've set a date as that's half the battle. Make sure you record your journey, even if you don't stick it on the tinternet. Trying to plan my next ride now, so hopefully I'll have something else to record. Safe trip and if you have any questions just ask.

Well I’m very very jealous…I’d love to do it again this year but work stops play. The motel at the start was called Donnybrook Motel (it’s ok) and the place at the end was called Tanjanerup Chalets. It’s on Air bnb and was lovely. Very quiet and a 5min ride into town. Highly recommend it. Enjoy your ride…

@@bikeandbiscuits6841 Thanks, much appreciated.

Glad you liked the videos, grumpy moments probably not so much. Many biscuits were sacrificed in both the ride and editing process (think cookie monster). Really hope you enjoy your ride, very jealous.

Thanks for the feedback. I recorded it for when I ride the route again, just to remind myself. As you ride the trail you'll get into a routine and get fitter as the days go by. The Northcliffe to Walpole and Walpole to Denmark are quite a distance, but manageable if you're cycling fit and travelling light. I decided to break these sections with a hut, as I wanted the experience. But, If you're going to do Walpole to Denmark, I'd leave early. Walpole to Booner Mundak hut has some heavy climbing (Boxall Road...:), which can take some time to get through. Booner Mundak to Denmark starts very flat and you'll get through to the coast relatively quickly. Don't underestimate the coastal footpath from Elephant pools to Denmark, it's very up and down. The best thing you. can do between now and April is get cycling fit and think very carefully about what you're carrying. I'm very jealous and hope you have as much fun as I had and enjoy the ride.

Sorry about the slow response. With regards to water, yes I was going through about 3L a day. I was surprised how much i was drinking. I started with the bladder, but as I wanted to get weight off my back I sent the bladder home. I shifted to having two bottles of water and filling from tanks or taps as I past them. I popped a Katadyn Micro Pur Forte Purification tablet into the bottle for safety. I used a Garmin 530 just to track my stats, but predominately used the Munda Biddi app (although it doesn't list diversions) and it worked a treat. I'd definitely take a tent again. When it was cold I'd put the outer cover on and it kept everything warm, and when it wasn't to cold I'd use the inner to keep flies and bugs away as I rested. A Sea to Summit insulated mat also helped with the cold. I'd say that your sleep set up is one of the most important things to get right. After a long days riding, you want a good nights sleep. Food wise, it largely depends on how you ride the trail. I would load up in town each time i stopped with what I needed to get me to the next town. Each town is after your money and they're ready for you. Hope some of that helps. Feel free to ask again. Just remember, it's meant to be fun. Don't worry about how quickly you ride it, or if you've got the right kit. Everyone is doing their own ride. I done the videos to remind myself of my ride and as a reference when i do it again. I'd strongly advise everyone to do their own little video of each day as its much better then photos. Good luck..

Glad you enjoyed it. Preparing for the ride is half the fun of doing. the trail. I removed the Pedalcell when I got to Donnnybrook, simply as I didn't use it. I carried a charging block for emergencies, but most of the time I could charge at places I stopped out. I wouldn't recommend the Pedalcell at all if your riding in wet/muddy conditions. Good luck and feel free to ask any questions any time.

I was curious because a touring bike rider (Alee Denham) I have been following mentioned that the dynamo probably won't won't work well for bike packing because you need to maintain around 12 km/hr for them to be effective. I have a bunch of battery packs that I use for back packing. Did any of the huts have solar panels and therefore charging stations? Thanks for the offer of advise, as I am sure I will have a few more questions as I get into the videos more. BTW, beware of ticking parcels sent from Manjimup

Thanks for the feedback. I found the same thing with other videos, in that they were relatively short and left me wanting more. I mostly booked a day in advance, or in the morning. Due to riding out of season I had no trouble finding places to stay. I met very few people on the track and only spent one night sharing a hut, but it suited me as I wanted the solitude. Few other rides planned in the near future, but i'd like to do this South to North. It's a great adventure..

I would have loved to have done it over 4 - 6 weeks, or even longer. However for me work stopped play and i was on a schedule. There were so many different places that I could have stopped off, but time would not allow. I'll definitely do it again, probably South to North next year. I'd say that there was absolutely no reason why you couldn't do it with a trailer. There is a guy with a youtube channel called 'Mongrel Dog Productions' that done it with a trailer. I'd probably suggest trying some of the Mundaring/Jarrahdale sections to test it out. Good luck and if you want to ask anything else feel free.

I love the tune and had it in my head whilst riding the trail, so it only seemed right. Thank you..

a wet crutch is worse

What about getting kicked in the chest by a horse?

I stayed at roundtu-it Eco Caravan Park in Northcliffe, which was perfect for a one night stop. Mosquitoes were terrible anywhere near stagnant water. Most of the huts were fine, however the Glen Eagle campsite on Day 1 was the worst by far.

@@bikeandbiscuits6841 thanks for the info