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      • Fat Outback – East – West across Australia
        • FAT OUTBACK

          • An East - West crossing of Australia from Byron Bay NSW to Steep Point WA. To be completed in two stages
          • Part 1: 2019 Alice Springs NT to Steep Point WA
          • Part 2: 2021 (planned) Byron Bay NSW to Uluru NT
          • The route includes the Simpson Desert, Alice Springs, Uluru, The Gunbarrel Hwy
          • fob_IMG_4397Part1: Looking down the gunbarrel – Alice Springs to Steep Point WA
        • The Americas – Alaska to Patagonia
          • THE AMERICAS

            • Alaska to Ushuaia
            • 2016-2018
            • 15 countries in 22 months covering 38,000km
            • Anchorage, north to the top of Alaska(Prudhoe Bay) then south through Canada, USA, Central America and South America finishing at the southern most point in Ushuaia(Patagonia)
            • Alaska Canada
              • Americas_2000x900_IMG_6447The Americas – Overview
              • Alaska_2000x900_0990Alaska, you go alright
              • Alaska_2000x900_2365Denali, the tall one
              • IMG_2733sVideo: To the Arctic (Dalton Hwy)
              • Alaska_2000x900_1523Down and dirty on the Dalton
              • IMG_3974_bannerVideo: Alaska – thank you and farewell ….
              • Canada_2000x900_3544Canada – Searching for a silver lining
              • IMG_3481Video: Canada – just add maple syrup
            • North America
              • Cascades_2000x900_3517All the Volcanos – The Cascade Mountains
              • Cascade Mountains videoVideo: USA – The Cascade Mountains
              • sequoia forestVideo: USA – Sierra Nevadas
              • Death ValleyCycling the Sierras
              • img_5863Utah & Arizona – Canyon Country
              • Canyon CountryVideo: Utah & Arizona – Seeing Red
              • IMG_6847_bannerMexico – A very Baja Christmas
              • IMG_8496featureMexico: the full enchilada
            • Central America
              • IMG_7331featureCuba: Pedalling the Revolution
              • IMG_7865_featureGuatemala, Honduras & El Salvador – Central America’s ‘Northern Triangle’
              • IMG_0092featureVideo: Southern Mexico and Central America
              • IMG_0938featureNicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama – The Fatigue Factor
              • IMG_8729_featureVideo: Costa Rica and Panama
            • Sth America Pt1
              • Americas_Columbia_8988Colombia: Feeding the addiction
              • IMG_1397featureVideo: Colombia
              • IMG_2189featureVideo: Ecuador – land of volcanoes
              • Americas_Ecuador_9833Ecuador: the only way is up
              • IMG_9926Peru: Part 1 – river deep, mountain high
              • IMG_0320Video: Peru part 1 – Ain’t no mountain high enough
              • IMG_1135Peru: criss-crossing the Cordillera Blanca
              • Peru: the hills are alive with the sound of GRRIINGO!
              • IMG_1197Video: Peru Part 2 – The road to ruin(s)
              • Bolivia_2000x900_3364Bolivia: with a sprinkle of salt and a dash of Chile
              • IMG_1575Video: Bolivia – Blown away
            • Sth America Pt 2
              • Argentina2000x900_5820Mendoza to Salta (Northern Argentina)
              • Argentina/Chile: From mountains to sea
              • IMG_2393Chile: Oh, hello Patagonia
              • IMG_2754Chile: The Carretera Austral
              • IMG_3127Southern Patagonia: Ice is nice
              • IMG_4423featureVideo: Carretera Austral – A watery world
              • TBWA5136_featureTierra del Fuego: El Fin del Mundo (the End of the World)
              • IMG_2911featureVideo: Fin del Mundo – Patagonia
        • Long Way Home – London to Melbourne
          • LONG WAY HOME

            • London to Melbourne
            • 2005-2006
            • 30,000km and 19 countries over 15 months
            • Starting in London and finished in Melbourne, Australia.
            • Europe
              • bannerKyrgystan1London to Melbourne – Overview
              • England_2000x900_0584England
              • LWH_France_0734France
              • LWH_Switzerland_0915Switzerland
              • LWH_Italy_1327Italy
              • LWH_Greece_1890Greece
            • Central Asia
              • LWH_Turkey_2302Turkey
              • LWH_Iran_4082Iran
              • LWH_Turkmenistan_4831Turkmenistan
              • LWH_Uzbekistan_5051Uzbekistan
              • LWH_Kyrgyzstan_5589Kyrgyzstan
              • LWH_Kazakstan_6015Kazakhstan
              • LWH_2000x900_IMG_7362China
            • Sth East Asia & Oz
              • LWH_Laos_8840Laos
              • LWH_Vietnam_0155Vietnam
              • LWH_Cambodia_1147Cambodia
              • LWH_Thailand_1752Thailand
              • LWH_Malaysia_2122Malaysia
              • LWH_Singapore_2231Singapore
              • Australia_Alice_2000x900_2634Australia
              • LWH_Australia_P7150082Epilogue
        • Around Australia – Cairns, Top End, Kimberley, Nullabor
          • AROUND AUSTRALIA

            • 2000-2001
            • 23,000 km (inc 8000km of dirt)
            • The journey covers 23,000km (8000km on dirt) over 18 months and includes Cairns, the gulf country, Top End, Kimberley, Karijini and Nullabor Plain
            • bannerOzGulfAround Australia (Overview)
            • s1_edgaye_nsw_borderMelbourne to Brisbane
            • s2_hinchinbrook_viewBrisbane to Cairns
            • Around_Oz_15Cairns to Darwin
            • s4_gaye_canoeDarwin to Broome
            • s5_gorge_karajini1Broome to Carnarvon
            • s6_ed_kalbarriCarnarvon to Perth
            • s7_gaye_cliffsPerth to Adelaide
            • s8_pushingAdelaide to Melbourne
          • Spain Morocco – Spain, Morocco, Portugal loop
            • SPAIN, MOROCCO, PORTUGAL, FRANCE

              • June – Sept 2012
              • Starting Barcelona and heading south, this ride takes us through Spain, Morocco, Portugal and a bit of France.
              • Approx distance 6000km with 80,000 meters of climbing.
              • Spain_2000x900_0758Spain Morocco Portugal – Overview
              • spain_calesparra_IMG_5247Barcelona to Calasparra
              • spain_riff_IMG_8529Calasparra to Chefchaouen
              • spain_morocco2_IMG_9445Morocco 2
              • spain_backin_IMG_0110Back in Spain
              • IMG_1124widePortugal
              • P1000031bannerNorth West Spain
            • Cape York – Cairns to Cape York, Australia
              • CAPE YORK

                • August – September 2007
                • Cairns to Cape York and back.
                • 2400km
                • Highlights included various national parks, rivers, lagoons, wildlife(crocs), rainforest, tropical coastline. The route followed mostly minor tracks and roads with many creek crossings and lots of great swimming spots.
                • CapeYork_2000x900_1012Cape York (Australia)
                • CapeYork_2000x900_P1090133Daintree
                • CapeYork_2000x900_P1090331Cape Melville and Lakefield
                • CapeYork_2000x900_0517Main Road North
                • CapeYork_2000x900_0761Iron Range National Park
                • CapeYork_2000x900_1078Overland Telegraph Track
                • CapeYork_2000x900_P1090819Seisia and Pajinka
              • Argentina – Argentina, Chile, Uruguay loop
                • ARGENTINA-CHILE-URUGUAY

                  • Date: Sept – Dec 2010
                  • Started and finished in Buenos Aires
                  • Visited Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
                  • Distance ridden approx 6000km (not including about 1300k of busing)
                  • Argentina_2000x900_5278Overview and map
                  • Argentina_2000x900_4942Buenos Aires to Santa Rosa
                  • Argentina_2000x900_5025Santa Rosa to Nequen
                  • Argentina_2000x900_5196Neuquen to San Martin de Los Andes
                  • Argentina_2000x900_5512Bariloche and across to Chile
                  • Argentina2000x900_5820Mendoza to Salta (Northern Argentina)
                  • Argentina_2000x900_6749Salta to Buenos Aires
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                  • Gaye on the roadThe Everesting Experience
                  • IMG_1110cutAudax Snowies 600
                  • epic_bannerAudax Alpine Classic Ultimate 320
                  • donnablog1Ride Like a Girl: A Mass Everesting Event
                  • easter_bannerNo Place Like Home – Hells 500 Epic
                  • IMG_3257wideSo long Canberra – it’s been epic
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                  • Gaye on the roadThe Everesting Experience
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                • Weekenders
                  • IMG_1229Long Weekends are CXy – in the Snowy Mountains
                  • IMG_1273aRide to the Coast – A Canberra Classic
                  • IMG_3257wideSo long Canberra – it’s been epic
                  • IMG_5786Attack of the (Easter) Buns
                • Hikes
                  • Banner_308Mont Blanc Hike
                  • 1998-pakistan_072Trekking in the Karakoram Ranges
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            Category: The Americas

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            Video: Fin del Mundo – Patagonia

            Date: April 26, 2018May 6, 2019Section: The AmericasLeave a Comment on Video: Fin del Mundo – Patagonia
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            Tierra del Fuego: El Fin del Mundo (the End of the World)

            Date: April 25, 2018June 12, 2024Section: The Americas5 Comments on Tierra del Fuego: El Fin del Mundo (the End of the World)
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            Video: Carretera Austral – A watery world

            Date: April 15, 2018June 12, 2024Section: The Americas1 Comment on Video: Carretera Austral – A watery world
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            Southern Patagonia: Ice is nice

            Date: March 29, 2018June 11, 2024Section: The Americas5 Comments on Southern Patagonia: Ice is nice
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            Chile: The Carretera Austral

            Date: March 7, 2018June 11, 2024Section: The Americas7 Comments on Chile: The Carretera Austral
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            Chile: Oh, hello Patagonia

            Date: March 1, 2018June 11, 2024Section: The Americas5 Comments on Chile: Oh, hello Patagonia
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            Argentina/Chile: From mountains to sea

            Date: January 20, 2018July 2, 2024Section: The Americas10 Comments on Argentina/Chile: From mountains to sea
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            Video: Bolivia – Blown away

            Date: December 7, 2017June 11, 2024Section: The Americas6 Comments on Video: Bolivia – Blown away
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            Bolivia: with a sprinkle of salt and a dash of Chile

            Date: November 29, 2017July 25, 2019Section: The Americas8 Comments on Bolivia: with a sprinkle of salt and a dash of Chile
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            Video: Peru Part 2 – The road to ruin(s)

            Date: November 4, 2017May 6, 2019Section: The Americas10 Comments on Video: Peru Part 2 – The road to ruin(s)
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            Peru: the hills are alive with the sound of GRRIINGO!

            Date: November 3, 2017June 11, 2024Section: The Americas13 Comments on Peru: the hills are alive with the sound of GRRIINGO!
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            Peru: criss-crossing the Cordillera Blanca

            Date: October 15, 2017May 2, 2019Section: The Americas12 Comments on Peru: criss-crossing the Cordillera Blanca
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            Video: Peru part 1 – Ain’t no mountain high enough

            Date: October 6, 2017May 6, 2019Section: The Americas11 Comments on Video: Peru part 1 – Ain’t no mountain high enough
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            Peru: Part 1 – river deep, mountain high

            Date: September 25, 2017May 2, 2019Section: The Americas8 Comments on Peru: Part 1 – river deep, mountain high
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            Ecuador: the only way is up

            Date: September 10, 2017July 30, 2019Section: The Americas14 Comments on Ecuador: the only way is up
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            Video: Ecuador – land of volcanoes

            Date: August 31, 2017May 6, 2019Section: The Americas13 Comments on Video: Ecuador – land of volcanoes
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            Video: Colombia

            Date: August 21, 2017May 6, 2019Section: The Americas7 Comments on Video: Colombia
            Video: Colombia
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            Colombia: Feeding the addiction

            Date: July 26, 2017July 28, 2019Section: The Americas5 Comments on Colombia: Feeding the addiction
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            Video: Costa Rica and Panama

            Date: July 8, 2017May 6, 2019Section: The Americas4 Comments on Video: Costa Rica and Panama
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            Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama – The Fatigue Factor

            Date: June 29, 2017July 15, 2019Section: The Americas8 Comments on Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama – The Fatigue Factor
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            Video: Southern Mexico and Central America

            Date: May 10, 2017May 6, 2019Section: The Americas7 Comments on Video: Southern Mexico and Central America
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            Guatemala, Honduras & El Salvador – Central America’s ‘Northern Triangle’

            Date: April 21, 2017July 28, 2019Section: The Americas8 Comments on Guatemala, Honduras & El Salvador – Central America’s ‘Northern Triangle’
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            Mexico: the full enchilada

            Date: March 22, 2017July 18, 2019Section: The Americas6 Comments on Mexico: the full enchilada
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            Cuba: Pedalling the Revolution

            Date: February 14, 2017July 18, 2019Section: The Americas6 Comments on Cuba: Pedalling the Revolution
            Cuba: Pedalling the Revolution
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            Mexico – A very Baja Christmas

            Date: January 19, 2017July 18, 2019Section: The Americas6 Comments on Mexico – A very Baja Christmas
            Mexico – A very Baja Christmas
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            Video: Utah & Arizona – Seeing Red

            Date: December 4, 2016May 6, 2019Section: The Americas10 Comments on Video: Utah & Arizona – Seeing Red
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            Utah & Arizona – Canyon Country

            Date: November 28, 2016May 6, 2019Section: The Americas6 Comments on Utah & Arizona – Canyon Country
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            Cycling the Sierras

            Date: November 17, 2016July 18, 2019Section: The Americas10 Comments on Cycling the Sierras
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            Video: USA – Sierra Nevadas

            Date: October 29, 2016May 6, 2019Section: The Americas8 Comments on Video: USA – Sierra Nevadas
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            Video: USA – The Cascade Mountains

            Date: October 5, 2016May 6, 2019Section: The Americas7 Comments on Video: USA – The Cascade Mountains
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            All the Volcanos – The Cascade Mountains

            Date: September 15, 2016July 20, 2019Section: The Americas13 Comments on All the Volcanos – The Cascade Mountains
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            Video: Canada – just add maple syrup

            Date: August 4, 2016July 20, 2019Section: The Americas1 Comment on Video: Canada – just add maple syrup
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            Canada – Searching for a silver lining

            Date: July 27, 2016July 20, 2019Section: The Americas7 Comments on Canada – Searching for a silver lining
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            Video: Alaska – thank you and farewell ….

            Date: July 2, 2016June 12, 2024Section: The Americas4 Comments on Video: Alaska – thank you and farewell ….
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            Down and dirty on the Dalton

            Date: June 17, 2016July 20, 2019Section: The Americas7 Comments on Down and dirty on the Dalton
            Down and dirty on the Dalton
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            Video: To the Arctic (Dalton Hwy)

            Date: June 14, 2016May 6, 2019Section: The Americas13 Comments on Video: To the Arctic (Dalton Hwy)
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            Denali, the tall one

            Date: June 1, 2016June 11, 2024Section: The Americas3 Comments on Denali, the tall one
            Denali, the tall one
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            Alaska, you go alright

            Date: May 24, 2016June 11, 2024Section: The Americas6 Comments on Alaska, you go alright
            Alaska, you go alright
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            Ride The Americas – Overview

            Date: April 6, 2016May 22, 2023Section: The Americas5 Comments on Ride The Americas – Overview
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