Comments on: Why You Should Cycle The Nullarbor Plain Now

By: Mike Patmore

Mike Patmore — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:49:24 +0000

In reply to Loris Cassar. Hi Loris, ref your reply to my blog of 2020. Did you manage to cross the Nullarbor by bike. Now at the age of 85 I am considering doing it again after reading about a New Zealand couple who did it in their eighties (they have also completed other mammoth rides in Australia). This time around I will be better prepared, the preparation for my first trip was unbelievably naive.

By: Mike Patmore

Mike Patmore — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:42:07 +0000

In reply to Loris Cassar. Hi Loris., just seen your reply to my blog of 2020. Did you get round to crossing the Nullabor? Now in 2023 and at the age of 85 I am thinking of doing it again after reading about a New Zealand couple, in their 80s, who did it recently plus other mammoth rides elsewhere in Australia. If I do go, I will be much better prepared this time, first time around my preparation was unbelievably naive.

By: Micah Markson

Micah Markson — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:02:49 +0000

In reply to Michele Visser. The prevailing wind changes throughout the year, so it would be a good idea to look this up. However, when we did this route in September 2018, we had headwind every day, which was not expected based on the prevailing winds.

By: Michele Visser

Michele Visser — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:53:36 +0000

Which direction and when to cycle that is the question! If we sart in Perth in May what ais the prevailing wind direction?

By: Michael Coo

Michael Coo — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:48:42 +0000

In reply to Sharon. Hi Sharon, Sorry we can't help you with this but we wish you all the best on your ride.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:19:13 +0000

im wondering if there may be a company you can hire that will offer support vehicle

By: Ron.nettleton

Ron.nettleton — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 23:41:53 +0000

Plan on doing it as part of the Trans PAC route Perth to Sydney will be done over twelve weeks or more not in a hurry places to see people to meet covid is a problem though borders unreliable

By: Lionel

Lionel — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 05:28:16 +0000

After Kununurra-Perth just completed and the Munda Biddi to start this week, I’m planning to cross the Nullarbor in December. All this is part of my current plan to cycle around Australia.
Would love to do it together with a fellow cycling if anyone interested.

By: Loris Cassar

Loris Cassar — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 07:55:38 +0000

In reply to Mike Patmore.. Glad to hear this. I am a 67yo female cycle tourist and would love to do Nullaboor challenge, i am thinking i am too old, but your blog gives me encouragement

By: Mike Patmore.

Mike Patmore. — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:58:48 +0000

Hi I crossed the Nullarbor in 2013 at the age of 73, a great experience, thought I was the oldest one doing the crossing only to find an Aussie 75 years old was on the road.
I did not prepare properly ( poor tires, lots of punctures, wrong gear ratios) but I made it ok in 3 weeks.. would love to do it at the age of 81, Corona virus permitting. I have learnt a lot since my first venture.. Will give it serious thought. Would recommend it to anyonne with a spirit of adventure.
Mooke.

By: Alan

Alan — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 16:21:16 +0000

Oh wow…I did it too, back in 1985 with my Canadian mate. We could hardly move our bikes ,we had so much food and water on board as we left Norseman. Met a lone Japanese cyclist coming the other way who was desperately under prepared…he had run out of food and taken too much sun. Loved that trip. And this was before the days of the internet and mobile phones…the wind always seemed to be against us but I will never forget the beautiful sparse landscape

By: Alan Carter

Alan Carter — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 10:33:07 +0000

I have done it and can recommend it.
By stripping away all the stimulation of our lives today and replacing it with endless horizons and the metronomic shamanic beat of the cranks going round for 10 hours a day allows the intrepid traveller to explore parts of the inner self that can only be discovered by such a journey.
Having the time and lack of distraction lets you explore and understand the landscape too.
The flora and fauna are critically and intrinsically linked so they can withstand this environment.
Also… SPOILER ALERT!, Kangaroos hiss at night if you startle them.
There are many reasons to do this ride and surprisingly lots to learn.
I’m keeping the best knowledge a secret though.
Enjoy.

By: Albert Stadlin

Albert Stadlin — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:16:05 +0000

I would do it just for the hell of it! And of course in order to meet likeminded cyclist with the passion for the sport of adventuring on 2 wheels!