The Bike 'n Wheels Expedition

Today we have been finalising the menus over the next week we will service the bikes, tents and other equipment.

Ben is off tomorrow to pick up our truck from Alice Springs, how time flies it seems like yesterday that we were getting ready to go on our last B n' W. We have 23 Adventurers setting off on this great trip in 2 weeks... its not to late to book on but you must be quick we do the final order for the food at the end of the week and that will pretty much be the cut off!

For those of you reading this who are coming on the trip I am looking forward to meeting you all...

See you soon!

Want to get a touch for Outbike. Then have a look in your town's/city's major bike stores to find our brand new brochure. With information about the soon to ride off 'Bike 'n Wheels Expedition', 'The Great Outback Trains, Pubs and Bones Bike Ride', you want to be quick for this one, 'Outbike the Original' and the even more luxurious 'Alluring Adelaide'.

Can't find the brochure or want a booking form, then check out the website, www.outbike.com.au or navigate through the other blogs or contact us on info@outbike.com.au

Hope to hear from you soon

Well time is racing now it will not be long and we will be out on the road / track. I hope you are all looking forward to a great adventure, we are!

If you have been looking and thinking about coming don't leave it to long or you may well miss out...

The team has been working hard to ensure you have a great time again this year, Ben and Emma are chafing at the bit to get out on their bikes, trucks and buses for another great adventure. This year we will be joined by a new crew-member Sam, he has had years of cycling experience and he can’t wait to experience this great out back experience.

As for me well I will be along for parts of the trip, a few days in the beginning and then joining up in Birdsville… Someone has to stay back and do the office stuff!

Why always me?

So looking forward to seeing you all soon, again if you have been thinking about booking on do it soon we would hate for you to miss out!!

G'day riders!

Just wanted to let you all know that we will be joined on the expedition by a multimedia producer from France! Anthony Humeau has been in Australia since September 2006, working on a project titled 'Dreams to Share'. This project, which has received sponsorship from various companies in France, is titled 'Des reves a partager', which translates as 'Sharing the dreams', and in this project he is creating soundsscapes throughout his travels in Australia, which are then being broadcast on radio back in France.

He hopes to discover the dreams of ordinary Australians - people like you - who have different reasons and motivations for taking up a challenge, such as the Bike 'n Wheels Expedition.

Anthony came into the office for a chat a number of weeks ago and he is very excited to be able to join us, and discover Australia in such an original way!

Check out his website (it's all in French though!) at www.desrevesapartager.com

That's all from me for now!

Cheers,
Emma

It’s not too late to book if you are quick. Has that booking form been collecting dusk on your desk as you ‘um’ and ‘aar’ about it? Just waiting for that someone to say ‘Do it!’ instead of ‘Your crazy!’ Then perhaps have a read of the Outbike manager’s journal, just click Emma
Or perhaps a poem to give you a ‘taste’ of what to expect, just click
‘A Gastronomic Adventure’
Then when the next person says ‘Are you crazy’ you can reply ‘ Perhaps I am, but damm its going to be fun!’

The first transfer will leave the day before, on the 9th of April at around 10am from Adelaide. Taking in a few wineries along the way, through the glorious Clare Valley, home to wineries like Sevenhill, Annies Lane, Knappstein Taylors and Skillogalee. We will have lunch and arrive in Port Augusta in the afternoon. Staying at the Big Four Caravan Park.
Click here to learn more about Clare Valley.
The transfer from Karumba to Cairns leaves the day after the finish and takes two days spending the night at Undara, famous for its lava tubes. Click here to have a look. Arriving in Cairns on the 11th of May, in the mid-afternoon.

Personal Items:
Torch, Head torch, Fly net, Lip balm with sunscreen
Insect repellent, Personal medication, Sunscreen SPF 30+
2-3 water bottles, Vaseline, Swimming gear

Bicycle gear:
Allan keys to fit bike, Specialist tools for your bike, Mini-tool
Spare tube (x 2), Puncture repair kit, Spare spokes
Chain lube/wax based, Spares for warn parts, Mini-pump

Accessories: mirror, foam handlebar grips
Handlebar bag for camera, sunscreen, jacket, etc
Small saddle bag for tube, puncture repair kit, mini-tool etc
Hydration backpack (1.5-2L bladder capacity)

The Outbike team recommends wax-based lubricants for our rides due to the dry conditions. Wax-based lubricants, unlike most petroleum/oil based lubes, don’t attract dust and dirt. Water and mud is rarely a problem, but dust, dirt and sand does get lifted by wind and the tyres from the roads and tracks. It gets between your bikes moving parts and causes friction. You can already hear the squeaks I’m sure. Although wax based lubes do have to be applied more frequently as they brake down more easily (better for the environment) cost a little more, they will give you a quieter and smoother bike that will love you for longer. Need a brand name, ‘White Lighting’ is our recommendation.
To have a look at how to best lubricate your bike click here