A collection of long distance ride reports by Melvyn Yap
April 1st, 2011 Seymour to Melbourne Distance: 127km Total distance: 1272km Had a great sleep last night! Watched the weather forecast on TV while having a pancake breakfast. Left the caravan park at about 7am, it was crazy cold that hour! I was hoping it’ll get better when sunlight comes out but it didn’t. After […]
Continue ReadingTime to say goodbye to Melbourne again! I had an excellent time in Melbourne, spent half my time on tour-related stuff including preparing for my remaining journey and spent the rest of my time just chilling. Had lots of yummy food and manage to put on 1kg, but wasn’t nearly enough to replace the 4kg […]
Continue ReadingApril 19th, 2011 Melbourne to Torquay Distance: 130km Total distance: 1408km Started my journey at nearly 6am after saying goodbye to Grace. Another sad moment for us. I was very keen to beat the morning rush hour so the moment I hit the road I pedaled as fast as I can. Turns out this wasn’t […]
Continue ReadingApril 20th, 2011 Torquay to Grey River Distance: 77km Total distance: 1485km Today I officially start riding the Great Ocean Road (GOR). It runs from Torquay to Warrnambool for 243km and its the most popular scenic drive in the country. Its also a very popular road for cyclists and I am very much looking forward […]
Continue ReadingApril 21st, 2011 Grey River to Lavers Hill Distance: 70km Total distance: 1555km Last night was a bit spooky when I heard the sound of some animal digging the ground about 1 metre from my tent. It was probably just an echidna, but I was paranoid and listening out for human intruders and authorities since […]
Continue ReadingApril 22nd, 2011 Lavers Hill to Peterborough Distance: 68km Total distance: 1623km Last night was freeeezing cold! Although I didn’t check, I am 100% positive it was less than 5 degree celcius. I woke up to the ongoing rain and fog since last night but somehow I feel optimistic about my day today! As it […]
Continue ReadingApril 23rd, 2011 Peterborough to Port Fairy Distance: 95km Total distance: 1718km Took off at 8am this morning, my planned destination was Warrnambool but the weather looks promising so I’ll try to make it further to Port Fairy. I was also very eager to ride the rail trail from Warrnambool to Port Fairy! The morning […]
Continue ReadingApril 24th, 2011 Port Fairy to Portland Distance: 76km Total distance: 1794km Had an interesting morning today. My morning begun with a chat with the camper next door and he kindly shared with me his experience of camping in Nullarbor (with 4WD). As usual, talks on recumbent touring too. Soon, a young fellow came with […]
Continue ReadingApril 25th, 2011 Portland to Mount Gambier Distance: 113km Total distance: 1907km Early in the morning, I was awoken by the sound of 4WDs leaving the caravan park with their fishing boats. Went back to sleep until the sky was bright. It was clear blue sky today! I’m in a particularly good mood today cause […]
Continue ReadingApril 26th, 2011 Mount Gambier Distance: 23km Total distance: 1930km At Mount Gambier, I am about midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, hence a perfect place to take my rest day. Apart from cleaning and maintaining my trike and laundry, I did what every other visitors of Mount Gambier did – checked out the famous Blue […]
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