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From Against The Wind by Graham Smith

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John Saxby commented on With The Wind

I've seen a few too many abandoned farmhouses in my day. One always wonders about the history there. Good photos, Graham -- sad, though.

Still wrestling with obdurate northwesterlies here on my day rides, so glad to hear that you had a tailwind. If, after your trek, you're still interested in reading others' accounts of the wind, you might enjoy Sid Marti's "Leaning on the Wind". It's an account of how the southwesterly wind has shaped the landscape, ecology and peoples of southwestern Alberta, over the past few thousand years. (The wind is the famous Chinook.)

3 years ago
John Saxby commented on Unwell Rider

Enjoying the heritage buildings large & small, Graham -- thanks for those details.

3 years ago
John Saxby commented on a photo in Active Rest Day

Love that sun on a Southern ocean, Graham!

John

3 years ago
Graham Smith commented on a photo in Smell of the southern ocean

Thanks Bill

3 years ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Smell of the southern ocean

Took a bit of digging, but possibly weeping Pittosporum, if my image matching capabilities are correct.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittosporum_angustifolium

3 years ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Unda and Over

Interesting name!
What's a saddleworth?
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More than the bike, if you get a really good one! :-)

3 years ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in The Kindness of Strangers

Invasive century plant.

https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/3851#d4eb99eb-4e3b-493b-b32c-acd6addda66d

3 years ago
Graham Smith replied to a comment by John Saxby on Only 3000km to go

Hi John
Thanks for following this ride. It feels as if we are making some progress now. The countryside is distinctively different in this part of Australia. The combination of aridity and the big river is interesting.
Great you have been out on the bike.

3 years ago
John Saxby commented on Only 3000km to go

Loved the Renmark pelican & the sunset, Graham - brilliant! Thought of your trek as I did a couple of local rides east & west along the south bank of the Ottawa River -- brisk northwesterly headwinds both days, up to 60 km/h ☹️ Carry on -- not sure the cyclist's wish of "tailwinds" has much weight, but never mind -- tailwinds, John

3 years ago
John Saxby commented on Only 3000km to go

Loved the Renmark pelican & the sunset, Graham - brilliant! Thought of your trek as I did a couple of local rides east & west along the south bank of the Ottawa River -- brisk northwesterly headwinds both days, up to 60 km/h ☹️ Carry on -- not sure the cyclist's wish of "tailwinds" has much weight, but never mind -- tailwinds, John

3 years ago
Graham Smith replied to a comment by Martin Staines on Introducing Cycling Expeditioner Ian Wallis

Hi Martin,
Many thanks for the donation to the ARLP scholarship and for this comment.

Yes Ian has talked about his plan to visit you in WA. He’s an extraordinary cycle tourer. I’m a much slower rider than him.

I’ll try to keep the blog updated regularly.

3 years ago
Martin Staines commented on Introducing Cycling Expeditioner Ian Wallis

graham. I am Martin near Margaret River, WA. Ian Wallis is an old mate of mine (we did our PhDs together) and he has promised to drop in on us towards the end of this marvellous adventure. I look forward to seeing him and wish you all a great trip!i will be following this blog and have made a donation. Cheers. Martin

3 years ago
Graham Smith replied to a comment by Gregory Garceau on Riverina Rolling

Thanks for the blessing Pope Greg. Yes we’ve made a solid start and it now feels like we are in the real outback as the geography, soils and plants are quite different to the high country where I live. With the media coverage and meeting alumni on the way it’s also been a social ride so far. Onwards and outwards as we head further west today.
I hope all is well over your way, and that Covid is becoming less of a constraint.

3 years ago
Gregory Garceau commented on Riverina Rolling

Hi Graham,
It looks like things are off to a great start for you--plenty of publicity, additional riders joining in, great camaraderie, nice scenery--I hope it continues all the way across the continent. If riding "against the wind" is what you want, then I guess I hope you get plenty of that all the way across the continent too. (Just kidding.)

I just have to add one more thing: I really like Ian's tradition of getting all dressed up for the border crossings. There's nothing like looking your best when entering a new state.

-Your pal, The Pope

3 years ago
John Saxby commented on A Day of Undulating

Love the skies, Graham!

Carry on, John Saxby

3 years ago