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From A happy ride around Australia (third attempt) by Vince McCarthy

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Marco Wenzel commented on Route map

Hello Vince, I enjoyed reading your journal. Thank you for creating it.
Are you still riding?

1 month ago
Vince McCarthy commented on Day 133: Penong to Ceduna

Hi Leo,

The maximum water I carried was 16 ltrs. This was for 2 full day's riding. I used 3ltrs for washing. Plus more for cooking. The temperatures were mild so I didn't need to carry that much water.

I rode Perth to Sydney in 2013 and the temperatures were much hotter. It reached 46 degrees.

I am a cautious rider so I didn't want to run out of water. Many people do it with a lot less water. You can rely on caravaners to help you out if you get stuck. It is a busy road.

It is a beautiful remote ride and I would consider doing it for a third time. It is so peaceful and tranquil.

Please send me your link if you do a journal. All the best. Vince

10 months ago
Leo Zwieserijn commented on Day 133: Penong to Ceduna

Hi Vince, great trip. Can you tell me how much water you maximum carried at a single day between Perth and your destination?
I’m planning to cycle from Perth to Sydney more or less via your route.

10 months ago
Vince McCarthy commented on Final word

Thanks Graham! I can't wait to hear about your trek to base camp!
See ya soon.

2 years ago
Graham Smith commented on Final word

Hi Vince,
A belated congratulations on completing an extraordinary cycle tour and a very engaging journal. Hopefully we’ll catch up at the local shops sometime soon.
Regards Graham

2 years ago
Karen Hill commented on Final word

What an amazing adventure. I am in awe. Hope you enjoy time at home. Give Yoshi a pat.

2 years ago
Vince McCarthy commented on Final word

Thank you for the kind words Kerrie.

It was great seeing you and the family too.

I'm slowly adjusting to having a life with a permanent address, not having to sleep on the ground, with mozzies, or sharing a bathroom with 100 other people.

I've been riding my bike a lot and enjoying gardening with Yoshi. It's good to be home.🚲🕺🎉🥰

2 years ago
Kerrie McCarthy commented on Final word

I have to say Vince,I already loved you and was proud of you, but wow, so proud of you, and loved, loved reading and following you😘 oh and your visit ❤️

2 years ago
Vince McCarthy commented on Final word

Hi Kang,

Thank you. I doubt I could write a book. I've said almost everything in the blog.

Thanks for coming up and saying hi. Good luck with your adventures.

Cheers
Vince

2 years ago
Vince McCarthy commented on Day 119: Bush camp to Balladonia

Hi Dan,

Thank you for the info. I guess most people want diac brakes these days.

Cheers
Vince

2 years ago
Kang Chen commented on Final word

Congratulations!! Big achievement, you should consider to write a book now :)

2 years ago
Dan Pengra commented on Day 119: Bush camp to Balladonia

FYI, Surly still makes a disc brake version of their classic Long Haul Trucker, it's called the Disc Trucker.

2 years ago
Vince McCarthy commented on Final word

Thank you Kathleen,

You're very kind.

Canada seems very nice although I'm a bit scared of bears and moose.

I may be in touch in a year or so.
Cheers
Vince

2 years ago
Kathleen Classen replied to a comment by Vince McCarthy on Final word

I will miss your journey. I really enjoyed following along. What a fabulous achievement. If you do come to Canada please get in touch as we would love to meet you.

2 years ago
Vince McCarthy commented on a photo in Day 187: Cooma to home

Thank you Cheryl,

Now that I'm home, I look forward to reading other people's blogs too. I didn't really have the time to do it while I was riding.
Cheers
Vince

2 years ago