We appreciate your dedication to set up the camera, go back down and then ride up the hill - again! Several times. Tells the story well but a lot of effort. Thanks.
Tough day. We really like those bike paths around Tathra, and between Narooma and Dalmeny, But the Princes Highway sections you had to do are very scary. Again, you achieved huge kilometres. Hats off to you.
Enjoying the videos, Danny. It’s an extra cost, and another item to recharge, but I ride with a Garmin Varia radar. I find it to be a fantastic tool when out on the road. Well worth the investment. Cheers, Leroy.
Glad you're enjoying them Leroy :) I did look into Garmins' when preparing for this trip, but I was keeping the budget as low as possible for this one. Definitely something I'd consider for a future trip. Thanks for the recommendation ✌
Haha yeah, definitely something to watch out for. I knew I was late but like, surely a single shop should have been open? Nope 🫠 backup food coming in clutch.
I am really enjoying your trip. Really great show. Dunno how you can get up and get back on the bike each day. Is this your first long bike trip cos you are like a pro
@@snorkelreefing Hey, glad you’re enjoying it :) This was my first bikepacking trip yeah. I suppose the fact that I had a time limit and a destination meant that I had nothing to do but pedal until I get there. Once I left home my options were make it to my destination each day, or don’t, in that way I think diving in the deep end was the best way to go about this.
@@JamesRowlandsRocks yeah definitely an easy backup to bring. I wouldn’t plan on eating it every day though haha, not sure what nutritional benefits easy Mac provides 🤔.
@@dannydonehue that's what I was thinking. It also might add some variety. Most of the meals I take are ones I dehydrate myself, so I'd save some time too.
I guess you've already finished this ride, but, pack some Jerky or biltong to add to your easy mac, it'll add much needed protein to your mac n cheese.
This was between December 16th - the 24th so yeah it's all done now. Had snacks with me for all of this journey, beef jerky being one of the best (nuts, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc.) . I'd try to snack as much as I could between breakfast and lunch and lunch and dinner to avoid running out of energy on the road. And yeah after eating that easy Mac I sat in the tent and filled up on snacks before sleeping, was very necessary haha, was a very hungry boy.
Good question, was hard to choose my navigation app. But from advice on bikepacking reddits I heard that the planning & navigation on ridewithgps is better. I've only really used Strava for recording rides (free), unsure how it works for planning & following a route. Found ridewithgps to be easy to plan routes with (on the pc web page), and the navigation on the app was just fine.
Having used Strava for many years, it is definitely the BEST social media App for recording your achievements. Especially my mountain biking. However, despite the software engineering team from Strava continuously trying to add navigation and route planning capability to please their marketing guys, Strava is still not a good ride planning tool. I plan my rides with RidewithGPS. I ride with my Garmin to navigate. This gives me the ability to transmit my course as I go, so my wife can follow the dots from home. Vital for safety when I'm in the wilderness. Then, I publish my achievements on Strava. You can link them all up. I prefer to play to each application's strengths.
Thanks Jenny! 😘 Yeah, was definitely a bit grumpy when I had a look around and found out everything was closed :( Glad I had the easy mac and snacks to survive the night :D x
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We appreciate your dedication to set up the camera, go back down and then ride up the hill - again! Several times. Tells the story well but a lot of effort. Thanks.
Tough day. We really like those bike paths around Tathra, and between Narooma and Dalmeny, But the Princes Highway sections you had to do are very scary. Again, you achieved huge kilometres. Hats off to you.
That last stretch of paths into Dalmeny was incredible. This day was a killer haha, thanks :)
Enjoying the videos, Danny.
It’s an extra cost, and another item to recharge, but I ride with a Garmin Varia radar. I find it to be a fantastic tool when out on the road. Well worth the investment.
Cheers,
Leroy.
Glad you're enjoying them Leroy :) I did look into Garmins' when preparing for this trip, but I was keeping the budget as low as possible for this one. Definitely something I'd consider for a future trip. Thanks for the recommendation ✌
I also use a Garmin Varia w/camera now, after being T-boned by a "non- observant driver". Best investment ever.
Probably the most picturesque section of your trip so far.
It just might be, so many great places in this one. The east Gippsland rail trail (day 3) is also a top contender for that title I recon.
Another great video. Loving all the awesome scenery. Well done on all those hills. 🚴💪🚴
@@leighnelson2208 This day took me through so many beautiful places, despite the hills. Thanks for watching 🤙
Ha, Dalmeny IGA shutting at 6pm (according to a quick Google) is something to be aware of if I ever head this way I reckon.
Haha yeah, definitely something to watch out for. I knew I was late but like, surely a single shop should have been open? Nope 🫠 backup food coming in clutch.
another great video! crazy effort!
Thanks Ling! Was a crazy day indeed.
I am really enjoying your trip. Really great show. Dunno how you can get up and get back on the bike each day. Is this your first long bike trip cos you are like a pro
@@snorkelreefing Hey, glad you’re enjoying it :) This was my first bikepacking trip yeah. I suppose the fact that I had a time limit and a destination meant that I had nothing to do but pedal until I get there. Once I left home my options were make it to my destination each day, or don’t, in that way I think diving in the deep end was the best way to go about this.
A very tough day, and the disappointment at the end with everything being closed!? Bike on! Thanks for sharing with us!
@@Walt1119 Thanks again Walt. Yeah, I wasn’t too happy with everything being closed at 7:30pm haha.
@@dannydonehue You were much more resilient and mild-mannered than I would be. Especially when my body sugars are depleted. Kudos.
great videos mate. if this wind would ease up I might be tempted to have a go myself
Thanks Andrew! Yeah the winds been rough lately, hopefully it eases up soon and you're able to get out on a trip. Good luck!
Thank goodness for the humble mac n cheese!
Glad I had some spare easy meals with me for times like this :) Saving the day!
I might have to give it a go as a hiking food. I never really tried it before. Looks like an easy backup option.
@@JamesRowlandsRocks yeah definitely an easy backup to bring. I wouldn’t plan on eating it every day though haha, not sure what nutritional benefits easy Mac provides 🤔.
@@dannydonehue that's what I was thinking. It also might add some variety. Most of the meals I take are ones I dehydrate myself, so I'd save some time too.
I guess you've already finished this ride, but, pack some Jerky or biltong to add to your easy mac, it'll add much needed protein to your mac n cheese.
This was between December 16th - the 24th so yeah it's all done now. Had snacks with me for all of this journey, beef jerky being one of the best (nuts, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc.) . I'd try to snack as much as I could between breakfast and lunch and lunch and dinner to avoid running out of energy on the road. And yeah after eating that easy Mac I sat in the tent and filled up on snacks before sleeping, was very necessary haha, was a very hungry boy.
Why did you choose to use ride with GPS over strava
Good question, was hard to choose my navigation app. But from advice on bikepacking reddits I heard that the planning & navigation on ridewithgps is better. I've only really used Strava for recording rides (free), unsure how it works for planning & following a route. Found ridewithgps to be easy to plan routes with (on the pc web page), and the navigation on the app was just fine.
Having used Strava for many years, it is definitely the BEST social media App for recording your achievements. Especially my mountain biking. However, despite the software engineering team from Strava continuously trying to add navigation and route planning capability to please their marketing guys, Strava is still not a good ride planning tool. I plan my rides with RidewithGPS. I ride with my Garmin to navigate. This gives me the ability to transmit my course as I go, so my wife can follow the dots from home. Vital for safety when I'm in the wilderness. Then, I publish my achievements on Strava. You can link them all up. I prefer to play to each application's strengths.
You did so good this day 💞 I would've been so grumpy after climbing and riding all day long and nothing is open!! 😥
Thanks Jenny! 😘 Yeah, was definitely a bit grumpy when I had a look around and found out everything was closed :( Glad I had the easy mac and snacks to survive the night :D x