The Bike 'n Wheels Expedition

Those of us at the office putting this great ride together wish you a great Christmas and a Great New Year!!

Again if you are not booked on don't leave it too late as you may well miss out! Go on buy yourself a Christmas gift you know you want to!

Peter

Want to see more of this remarkable ride? Well go to our site and download yourself a booking form and jump on board!

Not just there yet...well have a look at some of the classic photos of 2006 on our flickr photos slideshow. Enjoy

If you want a Bike 'n Wheels only photo experience, click here to see the photos of Stage One, Spencer Gulf to Birdsville. The pictures are full of amazing landscapes, real outback riding country and obviously lots of happy riders.
Still want more, click here for photos of Stage 2. It gets wetter from here on, green grass, rivers, gum tree forests and the odd croc if you keep your eyes peeled.
Can you see yourself wetting your toes in the Gulf of Carpentaria with a group of great new friends? Well let us know.

Happy Pedaling

Ben W

The outbike team have been beavering away over the last week looking at the food options for this trip as well as a small portable kitchen trailer to prepare the meals, this will of course increase the quality of the meals yet again!

Of course we will have Ben W and I revved up to cook some of those very special outback dishes which will include some great Kangaroo.

The team are all looking forward to getting out amongst it again.

The trip is booking fast so don't miss out! If you have been on the trip before you know how good it is so pass this on to your mates. Oh and by the way if you have done the trip before and you want something different have a look at our other great rides for next year including what will become famous The Great Outback Trains, Pubs and Bones Bike Ride it WILL be a WINNER!!

Peter Solly

(Provisional List)

Personal Items:
Face towel for washing
Quick drying towel
Torch
Baby wipes
Dettol
Rain jacket
Fly net
Lip balm with sunscreen
Insect repellent (tropical strength)
Personal medications
Sunscreen 30+
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Vaseline / chamois cream / paw paw ointment

Appropriate riding attire:
3-4 pairs cycling knicks (lycra shorts with padded crotch) or ‘shy’ shorts
3 x Short sleeve cycling jersey / riding shirt
1 x Long sleeve cycling jersey / riding shirt (with sun protection)
Full length leggings
Arm/leg warmers
Warm gear for cold mornings (e.g. wind jacket/vest, long gloves, ear warmers/beanie)
Cycling gloves
Sunglasses
Cycling shoes
Socks
Helmet

Bicycle gear:
Allan keys to fit bike
Adjustable wrench
Spare tube (x2)
Puncture repair kit (incl. glue, patches, sandpaper)
Spare spokes
Chain lube (wax-based is highly recommended for dry conditions)

Spare nuts & bolts to fit parts
Mini-pump with correct (or multi-head) valve attachment
Screwdrivers to fit bike
Mini-tool
Tyre levers
Accessories: mirror, foam handlebar grips
Small saddle bag for tube, puncture repair kit, mini-tool etc
Handlebar/seatpost mounted pannier if desired

Camping gear:
Tent (small & lightweight is best)
Self-inflating mat
Sleeping bag & liner
(Please note that tents, sleeping bags, self-inflating mats and swags can be hired from us at a reasonable rate.)