Finished up with around 115km not making it quite as far as I wanted but needed to stop. I was frantically setting up camp with a massive thunderstorm approaching. I managed to have dinner nearly done before the crazy downpour. Ended up a bit wet do to bad hammock setup but not to bad.
Checkpoint! Newcastle
In the spirit of getting moving quickly this morning I skipped coffee. With everything wet and covered in sand it was slow going. So here I am taking a quick coffee pit stop in Newcastle and sorting out my next leg.
Day two: Wet and Dirty
After a massive storm last night my kit feels a bit heavier and everything is out of place. Oh well. Hike!
BOooom! Day one complete
Finished up with around 115km not making it quite as far as I wanted but needed to stop. I was frantically setting up camp with a massive thunderstorm approaching. I managed to have dinner nearly done before the crazy downpour. Ended up a bit wet do to bad hammock setup but not to bad. 806km to go.
Checkpoint! The Entrance
So this is where all the wind is coming from…
Its a good day when
Its before noon and you’ve already cycled 50km and been on two boats. Smooth sailing everyone!
Future Polo Frankfurt
Made it out to “Future Polo” last night. Future polo is about getting back to the roots of polo with casual games with most people playing on the commuters or local couriers on their work bikes. It was fun playing without taking too seriously but did get some good placement and passing practice. Also getting some beers in the chatting with some old and new friends. Leaving for Karlsruhe this afternoon and super excite to meet up with my brother!
“Creamy” Shafts are in!
Deliveries will start once I accept payments. Hopefully tomorrow. Arena Bike Polo “Creamy” Shafts.
Arena Bike Polo “Creamy” Shafts
San Francisco local bike polo player Chris Arena has created some very nice custom shafts and heads under the name Arena Bike Polo. We have been talking for quite some time, in fact before he ever received the shafts or I even had moved to Australia about getting a load over here to sell. Shipping things to Australia is very expensive so it made sense to have a large quantity sent here then sold in the country to keep shipping costs down. After some efforts a decently inexpensive but fast shipper was found.
Introducing…. “Creamy” Shafts!
These should be arriving by the end of the month and I will begin shipping right after the start of June, right after returning from Christchurch for the Winter Wack III.
Even with finding a decently shipper it is still quite expensive. So the pricing will be slightly higher than buying from Arena in the US but will still be dramatically lower on shipping costs. Pricing will be as follows.
- $18 per shaft.
- $16 for 3 or more
- $14 for 10 or more
I’m encouraging local clubs to do group buys, you will get them for cheaper and save on shipping. I will start taking orders right now and taking payments just before shipping will commence. Order HERE!
I will also be bring as many as I can to the Winter Whack if they arrive in time.
Whack on friends!
Wanda?
Yeah, I Wanda how long it will last.
I picked this tire up a couple of weeks ago after tearing my front tire open (again) on a dirt descend. Never heard of the brand but had a nice fat Made in China on the side. I liked the profile but the rubber looked questionable. It lasted a lot longer than I expected but over the last couple of days I notice the rubber was wearing quickly. Thought it would still get me home but today it start opening in two spots! I was just about to pull off in Goulburn to invesgtigate the noise when the tube blew. Derp. New tires, ready to roll. Two more days to Sydney.
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