The Serious Side to Ride Around Australia

I only hope I have the strength to carry the weight of these small and beautiful angels with me around Australia on my motorbike.

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Latest Update from the Steven Walter Foundation

This is all really starting to come together and I can’t believe how excited I’m getting about the trip, it’s going to be such an adventure.

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Dyno Run

After rejetting at Christmas I have since gotten 19 kilometres to the litre – that works out to be around $1,031. A saving of almost $500!

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Techonology Conundrum – More

What particularly interests me about the article is the talk of blogging photos from an iPhone. I would find that ability very useful as taking lots of photos from the fantastic and varied landscapes Australia has to offer and posting them to this blog is incredibly appealing.

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February 15 is International Childhood Cancer Day

February 15 is International Childhood Cancer Day.  The Children’s Cancer Institute Australia (CCIA) have announced their partnership with David Jones to sell Gold satin ribbons and lapel pins throughout February with net proceeds to go to the CCIA.

 David Jones, a long time supporter of CCIA will be the exclusive department store retailer for Gold Ribbon Month selling ribbons and pins throughout David Jones stores in February.

Professor Michelle Haber AM, Executive Director of CCIA said CCIA’s vision to save the lives of all children with cancer and eliminate their suffering can only be achieved with support from the community.

“While

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Support While on the Road

Some great news recently as we receive more information from the Steven Walter Foundation.  In our forum where participants of the ride can discuss ideas for the upcoming trip someone asked about support vehicles. This is what Allan from SWF had to say:

At this point we have five support vehicles and this should not change we hope. Four of the vehicles will be able to transport at least one bike and a passenger, each vehicle will have a rider on board with gear to ride if necessary.

We have at this stage – two mechanics, one doctor, and one

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Ride Around Australia October 2010

In October 2010 I rode a Yamaha Road Star around Australia to raise money for the Steven Walter Foundation's Answers for Kids Cancer Program. This site documents the trip prep in the lead up to the journey and a daily diary of the trip itself.