i'm thai. it so beautiful. I'm never seen before. i never go to australia. my dream once a time of my life to drive in outback australia. Sorry if my english nit strong. thank you for sharing.
State side here. I live in the mid west where it’s green - lots of trees and hills. This wasteland is not my cup of tea, however, I’am enjoying your tour. You’re a trooper.
You’re got an innovative rig- talking about your 3rd wheel. Also, I’ve seen pictures of the butterfly handlebars but your the first dude I’ve seen that actually had these bars on their bike. I have a touring bicycle, myself. However, I’am pretty sure I wouldn’t be up to crossing a desert. Om!
@@ChrisRishworth Yeah, I'm fortunate that Nevada has generally looked the other way on outdoor activities outside the city during all this. Been interesting seeing your evolution from mountain bike with trailer to fat bike with bags. I can't wait to get a fat bike. Looks like an absolute riot.
Hi Chris The beautiful Outback, I loved it. 6 or 7 years ago I went from Toowoomba to Broken Hills it was hard and got in September but an epic ride and the sky!!! I will come back soon, now traveling with my donkey through spain and France so far. But one of most intense feelings I had on this ride. I was to crazy and didn t use a net around my face, next time i will be not so proud. Keep going Cheers Peter
Thanks Peter. Sounds very interesting on a donkey. Yes hope to get back out there after march. The flys can be very annoying especially when they dive in your eyes. Cheers Chris.
Great work again Chris, thanks for taking us with you, though I'm glad I don't have to put up with those sticky flies. Mate we have to get you the old swag mans hat with corks! You are an Iron Man Chris, that's for sure. Thanks again and happy travels.
Nice, thanks for sharing. Need to get out there again soon. My last outback haul was Flinders Ranges northern end to Renmark, via the back country cattle station route. Save travels.
Another enjoyable video. I love your attention to wildlife and the care you take to capture native creatures for our enjoyment. Keep pedaling, keep film making. I’m sure other regular viewers like me look forward to each episode.
Thanks for posting Chris as I have just found it. Amazing how you could turn such a boring journey into such an interesting video. If only I could have your energy and mind set to cover such long journeys. Definitely going to find some more of your videos.
The Outback was always a place which fascinated me and somewhere I always wanted to travel. But after I saw this video from you its no longer just fascinating its the most epic place of the World for me. I hope I will be able to make the same thing you did. An Awesome Video thank you for sharing it with us. Greetings from Munich, Germany
Thanks it's a different country out there. Just lately (It summer here) the temperature's was 47 degrees would won't to be cycling in summer out there.
There's something awesome about the outback. Don't know if it's the big sky or the red ground with so little on it, but it's great to see on your video. Geez, you were doing well going 40 with the loaded bike - must have had a good tailwind! $52 should get you a pretty good haul of fruit and veg in most places, remind me not to shop there!
Wow - one of your best so far, mate - that flat part sure looked "exhausting", but you semed to enjoy it - I noticed how even small fauna sorta lit up the room" because of rarity, breaking monotony - even cockroaches.....:-)....is wild camping legal in Australia?
Ledzz Go Thanks. Yes it's very different out there. First time for me. Out there you just camp no one to say other wise. I did speak to the police officer at Tibooburra he was fine with camping on the side of the road. Some of the big properties say no trespassing. Yes wild camping in remote areas is legal in Australia. Unless sign posted. (No one out there). Cheers Chris.
Chris Rishworth Good to know - every country have their laws and can surpirse ya - safe journeys, mate and looking forward to more coulorful birds and awesome nature.....:-)
Thanks. It was hard for sections. Hence why I've gone for a fat bike for really soft stuff. My rolhoff just arrived for the fat bike today. Cheers Chris.
Thank you. It wasn't really that hard out there, just looks remote & yes it is in some ways. Very little traffic lots of wildlife & scenery that slowly changes as you go. I road this in winter when the temperatures are pleasant.
Thanks. Yes, water is the biggest concern out there. I was carrying 20 liters in the Extra Wheel trailer. And the water bottles on the bike. Which could last up to 4 days. I did have a water filter which failed to work when I really need it to. So I had to cycle 80 km on 1 liter of water. There was the occasional car or truck going past which I could have waved down If I was really desperate. Cheers Chris.
Hi Chris, loving your vids. I'm thinking of bike touring when I'm next in Australia and wondered what navigation you use? I'm wondering also if you've ever pulled off to camp then started going back the way you came by mistake, I think I'd do that 😂
Hi the navigation I use is the App memory map on my smartphone. Then I purchased the 4wd maps for Australia in the app for my computer and phone. It's ok you can download the app for free and get the 250,0000 scale for free. It's ok for general but not the best map for remote sections. There may be better I haven't looked for some time. Not really easy to go the wrong way. When you ride a road you remember a lot more than in a car. Cheers Chris.
Absolutely beautiful Outback scenery...such unique colors and landscapes! Thanks for the tour..makes me want to get out there myself! How many protein filled flys did you accidentally eat out there Chris? LOL
+Red Spaniard Thanks. It was really good to do in winter, wouldn't want to be there in summer. I swallowed about three fly's, I guess they are protein. Cheers Chris.
+Chris Rishworth man can you plz explain to me how your tires tolerate this kind of ground ???!!! what's kind of tires and the brand you use ? do you use a protection of inner tube ? what's your tips for this ?
The roads out there are rough in the sense dirt and rocks. (Find I get more punctures in the city.) German Tyres Schwalbe Marathon plus The tyres are good they have a blue layer which stops objects getting through. I use normal tubes. With these tyres I've only got about 4 punctures in 15,000 kms. A link to the tyres. www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/schwalbe-marathon-plus-road-tyre-smart-guard/rp-prod24544
Excellent videos, I'm about to order a set of the marathon or marathon pluses, can't decide on which one. So do you like the marathon plus tires? Thanks for documenting your trips there nice to watch. Stay safe and have fun
I've used Schwalbe tires Marathon, Modal, Mt They are all good if they have the blue protection beed to from thorns or glass. I'm using the Mt tires at the moment because I'm mainly on the dirt, sand.
Very good videos you have got a question for you though what year make and model is your bicycle specifically what are you run for panniers what's which one of whatever make and how come people choose the pull that single wheel on in place of a trailer that that that will you carry in place of a trailer what's the benefit of carrying that as opposed to a trailer
BE MINDFUL of consurvation the bike koga signature very expensive belt drive internal gears. Painners red ones are polish cossco ? Very good. Got them with the Extrawheel trailer. One wheel less drag and easy to get out the way of cars etc. Only use it to carry 20 litres of water. If not carrying that much water I don't use it.
Another great video! There's no possibility of shade in those first few minutes of the video. Not a tree or bush for kilometres around! How are your Solar Panels holding up? Do they do a good job? I was thinking some of the smaller ones you can get may be good for bushwalking if you strap it onto the top of a backpack. Just for things like charging the emergency mobile phone. Thanks for sharing!
bushwalker53 Thanks. The six watt solar panel would be fine for that task. They are working well when the sun shines. Haven't had the power out of them to render a video yet. They do charge all batteries, phone and surface pro 3. Just a bit hard to video render so far. I wouldn't want to be there in summer on a bicycle. So much wildlife compared to centre of Australia. Cheers Chris.
Inspiring. You always seem to be hammering along. What's your ave speed,still wind? And when you were doing 40km/hr I assume a stiff tailwind? What's an average day distance, and a good dayndistanc? Finally, have you thought of touring Holland - endless bike paths. Andrew
+Andrew Bell Thanks Andrew. My average speed on bitumen is about 20 km's hour. Distance about 130 km's. Up to 200 km's. On the gravel roads the distance about 80 km's and average speed 14 kms hour. Cheers Chris.
Amazing mate, you are inspiring me to ride OZ. I am planning on doing the Darwin - Adelaide in April-May. Any good advice?? greetings from a Chilean Biketourist.
Thanks. You would be best to go from Adelaide to Darwin as this is the way the wind goes most at that time of year. I meet some French people on push scooters going from Darwin to Adelaide in the winter months. They said almost every day they had a head wind. Just carry plenty of water limited water supplies along the way. Good luck cheers Chris.
+S Johnson Thanks. The tyres are 1.75 * 26 inch a bit narrow in a few section. But most of the time really good. Only got two punctures the whole trip. www.pushys.com.au/schwalbe-marathon-plus-tour-26-reflective-tyre.html?598=1047&gclid=CjwKEAjwp56wBRDThOSZ3vqGzmESJABjNaj928onRoo_zV_eP_7N6cobjbZDKE3QyfYGvDk3SmtwRxoCgFzw_wcB
Hi Chris, I really enjoy your videos. I'd really like to do some of these tracks. What is the name of this track? Also, are there times that you wish you had a mountain bike with 29 in tires? Keep up the great work!! Tom in California
+Thomas Miller Thanks Tom. 29 in tyres could be good for better rolling efficiency. The town where this video started from is Tibooburra (North West NSW) I would only recommend doing this around the winter months. The road starts as (The Silver City hwy changes to Noccundra Warri Warri gate RD and so on) Not much water for about 300 km's between towns. Cheers Chris.
Parabéns para você ciclista eu sou Ricardo Lacerda da Costa de Uberlândia . como fazer para participar com vocês ciclista eu guero fazer amizades com vocês ciclista eu sou de São Paulo SP morro em Uberlândia MG. Muito obrigado
Haven't had any stop and ask. Normally I just try and get close to the edge of the road as possible. Did have a truck driver come up to my tent when I just done 200 km. He yelled out get up (I was lying in my tent) and then offered me a cold beer. If you were in trouble I'm sure you could wave them down.
+Freethought Police Thanks. The camera is a Canon SX60-HS bridge camera fixed lense. It's good for video (zoom) pictures are OK not great. But it's fairly light to carry. Cheers Chris.
Hi Chris, amazing at the least, I have a few questions if you don't mind, Speed hubs/Dyno hub what do you think, also the rear trailer do you think it is worth while, cheers
Thanks. OK if you intend to do lots of bicycle touring and can afford the speed hub it's excellent. Reason almost not maintenance or adjusting just works. The Dynamo is good for powering the light. But it's not supposed to be submerged under water. The dynamo maybe just cheaper to use battery lights ?. The Extrawheel trailer is great if you really need a trailer. If you can fit all your gear on your bike it works much easier this way. I really only use the the extrawheel to carry 20 L of water. Hope that helps somewhat. Cheers Chris.
Chris Rishworth Thanks very much, the Dyno hub was more intended for UBS charge, do they not have a sealed/waterproof product or is it just recommended not to submerge them, cheers Paul
The charging device is waterproof (Ewerk) it's the hub that say's it should not be submerged. Having said that mine was submerged on many occasions and still works fine. For USB charging the hub would be fine.
Get a motorcycle, you'll have an easier time and be able to explore off-track more, that is to leave the road and look around other places in that area. All you need is a 400 cc bike and away you go.
Are those one wheel expensive like how much u.s. dollars I never see him over here we use a bob trailer that's a one wheel trailer as well are you familiar with it the Bob trailer
They are a similar price to the bob trailer. It rolls better because of the bigger wheel. And it's also a spare if a disaster happens. Google Extrawheel you will find it.
Obviously Chris knows what he’s doing, and obviously I don’t, but isn’t the steering easier on sand with less weight on the front wheel? Got a lazy third wheel sitting back there, freeloading, carrying nothing!
Hi Albert. The third whell on the back had 20 litres of water in it. The bike was doing fine loaded like this. The front wheel had weight in it but not bogging down.
I can feel the simple happiness from the video.
Thanks it's a very nice place.
i'm thai. it so beautiful. I'm never seen before. i never go to australia. my dream once a time of my life to drive in outback australia. Sorry if my english nit strong. thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching cheers Chris.
State side here. I live in the mid west where it’s green - lots of trees and hills. This wasteland is not my cup of tea, however, I’am enjoying your tour. You’re a trooper.
I’m jealous, I am with you in sprit. Thanks for sharing your adventures
Yes I wish I was out there now also. Cheers Chris.
you are a very brave young man, bless you, I am from Iraq.
I really was quite fine. Fun being out there. Hi from Australia.🙂
You’re got an innovative rig- talking about your 3rd wheel. Also, I’ve seen pictures of the butterfly handlebars but your the first dude I’ve seen that actually had these bars on their bike. I have a touring bicycle, myself. However, I’am pretty sure I wouldn’t be up to crossing a desert. Om!
This is the best bicycle video i have seen so far.Loved the wild life.Thanks for sharing your tour.
Thank you for watching. Cheers Chris.
This is motivation and inspiration for me. Fantastic.
I feel that i am watching the ❤ ly sight of Australia. Thanks🌹🙏
Thank you 😊
Awesome and outstanding. Thanks for filming and posting.
Thanks for watching. Got to get out there again when the restrictions are lifted.
@@ChrisRishworth Yeah, I'm fortunate that Nevada has generally looked the other way on outdoor activities outside the city during all this. Been interesting seeing your evolution from mountain bike with trailer to fat bike with bags. I can't wait to get a fat bike. Looks like an absolute riot.
Hi Chris
The beautiful Outback, I loved it.
6 or 7 years ago I went from Toowoomba to Broken Hills it was hard and got in September but an epic ride and the sky!!!
I will come back soon, now traveling with my donkey through spain and France so far.
But one of most intense feelings I had on this ride. I was to crazy and didn t use a net around my face, next time i will be not so proud.
Keep going
Cheers
Peter
Thanks Peter. Sounds very interesting on a donkey. Yes hope to get back out there after march. The flys can be very annoying especially when they dive in your eyes. Cheers Chris.
Thank you for taking us with yu in your bike touring, i enjoyed watching every video.
Thanks for watching.
@@ChrisRishworth what brand and model tent you using? That look really nice and spacious.
Great work again Chris, thanks for taking us with you, though I'm glad I don't have to put up with those sticky flies. Mate we have to get you the old swag mans hat with corks! You are an Iron Man Chris, that's for sure. Thanks again and happy travels.
Scott Turner Thanks. They haven't been as bad since. 100 kms to Longreach.
Great video!! Thanks for bringing us for the ride!! Looks like some pretty monotonous riding!!!🚴
Yes, this was a long and interesting tour. Do miss the day after day of touring.
Nice, thanks for sharing. Need to get out there again soon. My last outback haul was Flinders Ranges northern end to Renmark, via the back country cattle station route. Save travels.
Thank you. That's a nice area in the cooler months. Cheers Chris.
Great videos! Happy trails! Love seeing all the wild birds! Like the parakeets, cockateils, etc.
Well done mate
Thank you.😀
Thanks for sharing , I fell as if I went along with you
Thanks.
What a mad lad, you got balls cycling through whoop whoop without a town for miles
It's fun. Only 300 kms between food supplies & water. Can't wait to do more extreme.😃
Another enjoyable video. I love your attention to wildlife and the care you take to capture native creatures for our enjoyment. Keep pedaling, keep film making. I’m sure other regular viewers like me look forward to each episode.
It's a real lonely planet! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you.
What a great video, thanks for sharing!!!
+Rudy Mejia Thanks glad you like. Cheers Chris.
Thanks for posting Chris as I have just found it. Amazing how you could turn such a boring journey into such an interesting video. If only I could have your energy and mind set to cover such long journeys. Definitely going to find some more of your videos.
Thanks.
Silly comment because this trip would not be a boring journey, unless you’re a boring person
@@turkey4957 Do you need to be so rude. Chris clearly understood what I meant.
It's hard enough driving a car out there. I liked your video, well done.
Thank you. As long as you have time and water out there is really nice.
Hello chris very good thank you
Wow. That’s some incredible footage!!
Great video, and excellent music.
beautiful, lovely upload and thanks for sharing
i really like your videos, the scenery is very soothing
Truely amazing. Respect
Thank you.
Great video, nice Shimano shirt and riding with a Rohloff Speedhub!
Thank you.
GREAT
Superb. Respect 🍻
Thank you. Can't wait to get back out there. 😃
Nice i like the the birds
Thank you me to.
thanks for sharing this, awesome video!
Thank you.
Really cool video, Chris. I enjoyed it! I hope I get to visit Australia some day.
Thanks Cheers Chris.
The Outback was always a place which fascinated me and somewhere I always wanted to travel. But after I saw this video from you its no longer just fascinating its the most epic place of the World for me. I hope I will be able to make the same thing you did. An Awesome Video thank you for sharing it with us. Greetings from Munich, Germany
+TugraC36 Thanks for your comment. Happy travels.
Great video. Thanks for the bike tour!
Świetny film:) Te bezdroża mają cos w sobie że chce się je pokonywać:) Pozdrawiam z Polski
Looks like good fat tire bike country. Beautiful place, thanks for posting:-)!!
StormLaker1975 Thanks you. Yes Fat tyres would be good out there and beyond.
This is epic. Fantastic trip. Great video. Thanks for sharing it and keep up the great work.
+Korean Rooftop Thanks. My brothers mapping business name is called Rooftop how's that. Cheers Chris.
Awesome and inspiring video Chris
Thank you.
well done very enjoyable
Thanks man for share this.
The fat bike would be good for the sand... :)Great footage, thanks Chris
+Rusty Cage Thanks. Yes out that way would be perfect to explore on a fat bike.
So good to be the young😆....
I'm half a century young.😀
all your video are good chris
Really enjoyed this, thx for sharing
Nice video.
EPIC!!! 😀😀😀😀 er....im sure you are carrying tooons of water!!! Well done mate! HERCULEAN effort!
Well done
great bike-travel advanture!
saludos from spain
Michael
This is awesome.
Thanks it's a different country out there. Just lately (It summer here) the temperature's was 47 degrees would won't to be cycling in summer out there.
There's something awesome about the outback. Don't know if it's the big sky or the red ground with so little on it, but it's great to see on your video. Geez, you were doing well going 40 with the loaded bike - must have had a good tailwind! $52 should get you a pretty good haul of fruit and veg in most places, remind me not to shop there!
quedecree thanks. Yes fruit and veggies. A hour ago just got handed some grapes from a farmer. 100 kms to longreach.
Wow - one of your best so far, mate - that flat part sure looked "exhausting", but you semed to enjoy it - I noticed how even small fauna sorta lit up the room" because of rarity, breaking monotony - even cockroaches.....:-)....is wild camping legal in Australia?
Ledzz Go Thanks. Yes it's very different out there. First time for me. Out there you just camp no one to say other wise. I did speak to the police officer at Tibooburra he was fine with camping on the side of the road. Some of the big properties say no trespassing. Yes wild camping in remote areas is legal in Australia. Unless sign posted. (No one out there). Cheers Chris.
Chris Rishworth Good to know - every country have their laws and can surpirse ya - safe journeys, mate and looking forward to more coulorful birds and awesome nature.....:-)
NOW this is amazing. WAY harder then the American way of touring
Thanks just looks hard out there it wasn't to bad except running low on water. Cheers Chris.
Gee the video's are getting better thanks.
looking forward to fossicking with my bike and surly cub trailer soon
OMC I know what it's like when a bike behaves like a ship / in the sand / ..but I can last it about half a mile !!!
Thanks. It was hard for sections. Hence why I've gone for a fat bike for really soft stuff. My rolhoff just arrived for the fat bike today. Cheers Chris.
wow chris, that was some tuff riding :-) good video mate greetings tapinambur
Tapi-TV Thank you. Will try and makes another video tonight. My brooks seat steel rail just broke. hmm I'll try and fix ?.
Chris Rishworth haha so your ass was harder then then the steal from your brooks! :-) wich one you have?
Tapi-TV Brooks B7. Yes could be complicated.
Just like the planet Mars, with a bit more air to breathe. And bloody bugs.
Yes in lot's of ways. At least you can breathe there and surprisingly lot's of wildlife.
Thanks I feel in the route !
Thanks one heavy load.
This may seem like a lot of hardship at first but the peaceful isolation and the almost untouched land must be worth it.
Thank you. It wasn't really that hard out there, just looks remote & yes it is in some ways. Very little traffic lots of wildlife & scenery that slowly changes as you go. I road this in winter when the temperatures are pleasant.
I've always wanted to try this just don't know where to start
There are lots of facebook groups that will give you lots of advice. Bicycle touring or bike packing groups. It really is all inspiring.
1:30 awesome landscape
+Hakan 2008 Thanks you.
Beautiful ride. How much water did you carry to make it from one water source to another? It seems that water is hard to find. Congratulations !
Thanks. Yes, water is the biggest concern out there. I was carrying 20 liters in the Extra Wheel trailer. And the water bottles on the bike. Which could last up to 4 days. I did have a water filter which failed to work when I really need it to. So I had to cycle 80 km on 1 liter of water. There was the occasional car or truck going past which I could have waved down If I was really desperate. Cheers Chris.
Hi Chris, loving your vids. I'm thinking of bike touring when I'm next in Australia and wondered what navigation you use? I'm wondering also if you've ever pulled off to camp then started going back the way you came by mistake, I think I'd do that 😂
Hi the navigation I use is the App memory map on my smartphone. Then I purchased the 4wd maps for Australia in the app for my computer and phone. It's ok you can download the app for free and get the 250,0000 scale for free. It's ok for general but not the best map for remote sections. There may be better I haven't looked for some time. Not really easy to go the wrong way. When you ride a road you remember a lot more than in a car. Cheers Chris.
Those flies are chock a block.
Daniel Veazey yeahthere pretty friendly
"MAN ROVER!?'" 😀‼️😅‼️
A bit like that.
Re flys, have you not seen the head mesh things in the stores that hang over your face and neck to keep flys off
Try wearing one all the time.
Absolutely beautiful Outback scenery...such unique colors and landscapes! Thanks for the tour..makes me want to get out there myself! How many protein filled flys did you accidentally eat out there Chris? LOL
+Red Spaniard Thanks. It was really good to do in winter, wouldn't want to be there in summer. I swallowed about three fly's, I guess they are protein. Cheers Chris.
+Chris Rishworth
man can you plz explain to me how your tires tolerate this kind of ground ???!!!
what's kind of tires and the brand you use ?
do you use a protection of inner tube ?
what's your tips for this ?
The roads out there are rough in the sense dirt and rocks. (Find I get more punctures in the city.) German Tyres Schwalbe Marathon plus The tyres are good they have a blue layer which stops objects getting through. I use normal tubes. With these tyres I've only got about 4 punctures in 15,000 kms. A link to the tyres. www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/schwalbe-marathon-plus-road-tyre-smart-guard/rp-prod24544
Chris Rishworth Great thanks man
keep up the awesome trip ^^
Excellent videos, I'm about to order a set of the marathon or marathon pluses, can't decide on which one. So do you like the marathon plus tires? Thanks for documenting your trips there nice to watch. Stay safe and have fun
I've used Schwalbe tires Marathon, Modal, Mt They are all good if they have the blue protection beed to from thorns or glass. I'm using the Mt tires at the moment because I'm mainly on the dirt, sand.
Very good videos you have got a question for you though what year make and model is your bicycle specifically what are you run for panniers what's which one of whatever make and how come people choose the pull that single wheel on in place of a trailer that that that will you carry in place of a trailer what's the benefit of carrying that as opposed to a trailer
BE MINDFUL of consurvation the bike koga signature very expensive belt drive internal gears. Painners red ones are polish cossco ? Very good. Got them with the Extrawheel trailer. One wheel less drag and easy to get out the way of cars etc. Only use it to carry 20 litres of water. If not carrying that much water I don't use it.
Another great video! There's no possibility of shade in those first few minutes of the video. Not a tree or bush for kilometres around!
How are your Solar Panels holding up? Do they do a good job? I was thinking some of the smaller ones you can get may be good for bushwalking if you strap it onto the top of a backpack. Just for things like charging the emergency mobile phone.
Thanks for sharing!
bushwalker53 Thanks. The six watt solar panel would be fine for that task. They are working well when the sun shines. Haven't had the power out of them to render a video yet. They do charge all batteries, phone and surface pro 3. Just a bit hard to video render so far. I wouldn't want to be there in summer on a bicycle. So much wildlife compared to centre of Australia. Cheers Chris.
Inspiring. You always seem to be hammering along. What's your ave speed,still wind? And when you were doing 40km/hr I assume a stiff tailwind? What's an average day distance, and a good dayndistanc? Finally, have you thought of touring Holland - endless bike paths. Andrew
+Andrew Bell Thanks Andrew. My average speed on bitumen is about 20 km's hour. Distance about 130 km's. Up to 200 km's. On the gravel roads the distance about 80 km's and average speed 14 kms hour. Cheers Chris.
I thought you might have had a buddy traveling with you until I read "about" on your page. Was it expensive to buy a pocket drone?
Oh ok thank you!
Amazing mate, you are inspiring me to ride OZ. I am planning on doing the Darwin - Adelaide in April-May. Any good advice?? greetings from a Chilean Biketourist.
Thanks. You would be best to go from Adelaide to Darwin as this is the way the wind goes most at that time of year. I meet some French people on push scooters going from Darwin to Adelaide in the winter months. They said almost every day they had a head wind. Just carry plenty of water limited water supplies along the way. Good luck cheers Chris.
thanks cris...always look forward to the next video...feel like im riding out there ....when I watch....what camera are u using...great images
Peter Thomas Thanks. Gopro 3 black. Canon sx60 hs & some gopro2.
OMG ... very nice video and hi quality 👌👌 .... please tell me your camera mode
Thanks. I was using a GoPro 3 hero black & canon SX60 HS. (There are much better cameras now)
Fantastic. What size tires are you running? The sand is certainly an issue.
+S Johnson Thanks. The tyres are 1.75 * 26 inch a bit narrow in a few section. But most of the time really good. Only got two punctures the whole trip. www.pushys.com.au/schwalbe-marathon-plus-tour-26-reflective-tyre.html?598=1047&gclid=CjwKEAjwp56wBRDThOSZ3vqGzmESJABjNaj928onRoo_zV_eP_7N6cobjbZDKE3QyfYGvDk3SmtwRxoCgFzw_wcB
Hi Chris, I really enjoy your videos. I'd really like to do some of these tracks. What is the name of this track? Also, are there times that you wish you had a mountain bike with 29 in tires? Keep up the great work!! Tom in California
+Thomas Miller Thanks Tom. 29 in tyres could be good for better rolling efficiency. The town where this video started from is Tibooburra (North West NSW) I would only recommend doing this around the winter months. The road starts as (The Silver City hwy changes to Noccundra Warri Warri gate RD and so on) Not much water for about 300 km's between towns. Cheers Chris.
Could you tell us about youre bike and gear plz,what’s involved with this type of trip
Parabéns para você ciclista eu sou Ricardo Lacerda da Costa de Uberlândia . como fazer para participar com vocês ciclista eu guero fazer amizades com vocês ciclista eu sou de São Paulo SP morro em Uberlândia MG. Muito obrigado
It might be a bit easier to ride if you didn't have fucking massive balls to carry around. :)
Mad respect for what you are doing.
How did you sotck up for water on this trip? Was it hard to get hold of?
Well Done.....and do any of the lorries that pass you ever stop to see if you need anything / water or food?
Haven't had any stop and ask. Normally I just try and get close to the edge of the road as possible. Did have a truck driver come up to my tent when I just done 200 km. He yelled out get up (I was lying in my tent) and then offered me a cold beer. If you were in trouble I'm sure you could wave them down.
Chris Rishworth Well this scouser from Liverpool, England salutes you Sir.....
Chris Rishworth yeah a beer with any one is better than on you’re own
Thanks for sharing Chris, great real video blog. Can I ask what camera you were using when zooming into solar panels near the end?
+Freethought Police Thanks. The camera is a Canon SX60-HS bridge camera fixed lense. It's good for video (zoom) pictures are OK not great. But it's fairly light to carry. Cheers Chris.
+Chris Rishworth
i wanna know about your gear ? and is this a cyclocross or touring frame ?
+BlacK DusK It's a touring frame Koga Signature 26inch world traveller. On my blog post there is some information there. co2friendly.blogspot.com.au/
May I know what kind of food you eaten in your bike traveling?
Hi Chris, amazing at the least, I have a few questions if you don't mind, Speed hubs/Dyno hub what do you think, also the rear trailer do you think it is worth while, cheers
Thanks. OK if you intend to do lots of bicycle touring and can afford the speed hub it's excellent. Reason almost not maintenance or adjusting just works. The Dynamo is good for powering the light. But it's not supposed to be submerged under water. The dynamo maybe just cheaper to use battery lights ?. The Extrawheel trailer is great if you really need a trailer. If you can fit all your gear on your bike it works much easier this way. I really only use the the extrawheel to carry 20 L of water. Hope that helps somewhat. Cheers Chris.
Chris Rishworth Thanks very much, the Dyno hub was more intended for UBS charge, do they not have a sealed/waterproof product or is it just recommended not to submerge them, cheers Paul
The charging device is waterproof (Ewerk) it's the hub that say's it should not be submerged. Having said that mine was submerged on many occasions and still works fine. For USB charging the hub would be fine.
Get a motorcycle, you'll have an easier time and be able to explore off-track more, that is to leave the road and look around other places in that area. All you need is a 400 cc bike and away you go.
Any encounters with Australias's LARGE poisonous spiders?
awesome kangaroo
I am from Canada and thinking of going across the outback in a old landcruiser. A question do the flys bite or just bug ya,. cheers
+MarsOneOnOne Out there they just bug you. Fly net need sometimes.
Ok great I thought they where like black flys.
recommend Bushman's brand of insect repellant.
Are those one wheel expensive like how much u.s. dollars I never see him over here we use a bob trailer that's a one wheel trailer as well are you familiar with it the Bob trailer
They are a similar price to the bob trailer. It rolls better because of the bigger wheel. And it's also a spare if a disaster happens. Google Extrawheel you will find it.
done it
Me too. 😃 😊
Obviously Chris knows what he’s doing, and obviously I don’t, but isn’t the steering easier on sand with less weight on the front wheel? Got a lazy third wheel sitting back there, freeloading, carrying nothing!
Hi Albert. The third whell on the back had 20 litres of water in it. The bike was doing fine loaded like this. The front wheel had weight in it but not bogging down.
What Kind Of Bike Is He Riding?
Koga Signature world traveler belt drive 14-speed internal hub.
Yo. How much does that kit even weigh
I really never weighed it. I wouldn't recommend carrying this much. But it worked for me Cheers Chris.
the bee
What brand tires did you use
I used Schwalbe (marathon plus). I found these tires to be very good. Very few punctures.