Cycling across Australia with a support vehicle carrying your gear is no mean feat. But cycling across Australia having to tow along all your supplies is an even greater challenge! By riding solo and completely unsupported, Udeni is carrying over 50kilos on his trailer including: - The trailer itself plus his Bob Bag which holds a sleeping bag, sleeping mat, tent, Trangia, food, medication, minimal clothing, bike repair kit and utensils = 25kg
- Water 16litres = 16kg
- Pannier bags [8kg each] =16kg
- Back pack containing water and other essentials = 6kg
The weight of this load is most strenuous when having to ride against the strong head winds of the Nullabor Plain (which is like riding up a seemingly never ending hill!). Udeni has had bad luck on this front and has been praying for a tailwind!
Satellite and public phone access is extremely limited across the Plain, but luckily Udeni is a very prepared man as well as an experienced cyclist. Throughout his entire trip, Udeni has and will be wearing both a heart monitor and a device called a ‘Spot’. When Udeni presses the ‘OK’ button on the ‘Spot’ an email and a Google map of his precise location is sent to specified friends and family. You too can follow his progress on the Blog map. There is also a 000 emergency button on the ‘Spot’ which we all hope he will not have to use!
- Water 16litres = 16kg
- Pannier bags [8kg each] =16kg
- Back pack containing water and other essentials = 6kg
The weight of this load is most strenuous when having to ride against the strong head winds of the Nullabor Plain (which is like riding up a seemingly never ending hill!). Udeni has had bad luck on this front and has been praying for a tailwind!
Satellite and public phone access is extremely limited across the Plain, but luckily Udeni is a very prepared man as well as an experienced cyclist. Throughout his entire trip, Udeni has and will be wearing both a heart monitor and a device called a ‘Spot’. When Udeni presses the ‘OK’ button on the ‘Spot’ an email and a Google map of his precise location is sent to specified friends and family. You too can follow his progress on the Blog map. There is also a 000 emergency button on the ‘Spot’ which we all hope he will not have to use!
