Thursday 28 February 2013

Summing up

We got the bus from Robe into Adelaide which was a drive of over 4 hours or so across a really barren landscape. We were really pleased with our decision to take the bus rather than attempt the ride as the area we travelled had absolutely NOTHING to commend it at all and was very remote. To the degree that one hundred mile of road just had one building on it and all the rest was just bush. So our cycling blog now comes to it's natural end with us in Adelaide and hiring a car to gently transport us back to Melbourne via the Fleurieu Peninsula and the Grampians National Park. We have got together a few places we would have liked to have seen but could not afford the detour and now we can fill in those gaps nicely. We will miss the cycling but really do need a rest now. We may still use the bikes for local rides from our various campsites on the way back and we will continue to use our camping gear. So to stastics:
Cycled just over 2000 km
Taken just over 2000 photos
Stayed with Warmshowers hosts in their homes for 12 nights and camped in their gardens for an additional 4 nights.
Camping cabin with Kay and Ian 1 night
Camped for 23 nights so far .....
Hotel for one night
Stayed with our friend 8 nights
Guest of Sue in Orford 1 night


Did the Brompton thing work? Well we always knew that we were pushing their limits and that it was likely they would fail at some point. The idea of "Hitchbiking" worked really well however and just being able to fold them and get a bus, plane, ferry and now small hire car, has meant we have done a lot of cycling but a huge amount of travelling. Not for the purist perhaps but good "thinking outside the box" cycling , which allowed us to "cherry pick" the best cycling and fast forward the rest. 2000k is a reasonable mileage so the bikes have earned their keep. I wonder what it will feel like when we get on our normal bikes again!!
So holiday now on wind down and rest mode.
Had a look around Adelaide today and to the botanical gardens . It is very busy here as amongst other events they have the Adelaide Fringe taking place which is second only to Edinburgh it seems. We have enjoyed all the street entertainers today.
So over and out but I may add a postscript or two as the trip itself is still not over by any means.
Bye for now from T and C.
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8 comments:

  1. kay and ian28 February 2013 at 13:20

    Well done to both of you, a great effort and well-thought-out compromise to enjoy the best of both worlds. Turns out the bromptons are the perfect bike for this trip!

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    1. Cycletouring24 March 2013 at 17:43

      HiKay and Ian. Actually it worked out well as it was getting a little remote but It is always tempting to just keep on going. It has changed the trip again and given it a new start and given it a new focus.
      All the best
      Tony and Catherine

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  2. Another Sarah28 February 2013 at 14:58

    Hello, have loved following the blog and your dedication to the cycling and camping. You've taken some stunning photos and will have some wonderful memories - don't stop updating the blog just because your not on the bikes. And Adelaide Fringe is huge - hope you get to see a great show or two before you leave. Lots of love, Sarah x

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    1. Cycletouring24 March 2013 at 17:33

      We saw Alot of street entertainers as they had a caravan with the side made from a big curtain to creat a mobile stage. The best act was a stand up comedian from .......Stratford upon Avon. We loved the guy who had added two wheels to a piano and handles the other side so he could push his piano about. As the early morning sun suddenly shone on to the street he played " Here comes the sun" by the Beatles

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  3. kevcrouch2 March 2013 at 05:14

    It's been great to be able to follow your adventures on the blog, hope there will be a few more updates before you leave. Looking forward to seeing you when you get home and hearing all about it.

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    1. Cycletouring24 March 2013 at 17:36

      Yes catch up soon Kev.How did the Isle of Wight go?

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  4. Unknown3 March 2013 at 15:47

    What a fantastic trip, meeting such nice people and visiting such interesting places. We look forward to hearing more of your adventures when you get home.

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  5. Cycletouring24 March 2013 at 17:39

    Yep catch up soon Bob. We went past the Adelaide IKEA last Friday morning and were very tempted to pop in , if only to make a nice photo and comment for the blog!

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