Thank Yous

A number of people have contributed to the logistics of these adventures:
  • Batbayar and Zolo of Cycle Mongolia for their enthusiasm and professional support setting up the Mongolia bike pack event
  • Darcy Ryles of Desert Sands Transport Laverton for his expert welding to repair my bike trailer and save the trip. Two hours to put me back on the road given with great generosity for free.
  • Laurinda Hill from Laverton Info Centre for finding the contacts to fix the trailer.
  • Cosy Corner Cottages for the use of a luxury cottage to shelter from torrential rain on the Munda Biddi cycle trail
  • Dianne and Theresa from Denmark for the hot tea and pasties on the cold rainy day in WA
  • Au and Kevin in Bruce Rock Roadhouse for their hospitality and Au's insights into Buddist philosophy
  • Black Bearded Engineer who shuttled my broken trailer and load back to Laverton
  • Lone traveller heading to Queensland coast who topped up my water supply before reaching Tjukayirla Roadhouse
  • Robbie, Sue and Marie from Whitehouse Hotel Leonora for generously waiving the bill for my rest day stay and meals
  • Warburton family on the road to Tjukayirla Roadhouse for their kindness on the road and offer of kangaroo tail complete with lessons on how to cook it
  • Oliver from Warburton Community for showing me the waterhole near my camp at Tjukayirla
  • Foreman of road gang on the Stuart Highway for his offer to raise sponsorship from his gang of 30
  • Mower Tractor Driver on the Stuart Highway for the supply of chocolate balls to boost me to my lunch stop at Finke River
  • Receptionist at Desert Sands hotel for wangling the cheap rate for a room in Yulara
  • Rancher at Eberneza for his offer of his workshop for bike repairs and his dog for company at breakfast
  • Jason at the Gillen Club in Alice Springs for shouting my meal and passing on his raffle prize providing a second meal next day. Also for his invitation to share the meal with his friends Geoff, Lorraine, Chloe and Anthony
  • Nathan and daughter Katya for the beer, apple and orange at Hamilton Hotel ruins
  • Middleton Hotel family Jem, Phil, Savannah, Noah and babe. A courageous move into outback isolation to provide wonderful hospitality to travellers. Thank you so much just for being there and for the curry and quiche you provided me to vary my diet over the next couple of days
  • Heidi and Urs for their company at Middleton Hotel and vital supply of pomegranate juice on the road as the temperature soared
  • David - for the breakfast shouted in Longreach and support along the way to Barcladine
  • Mark for the cold juice out of Winton
  • Helen of Barcladine camp ground for the free campsite
  • Spar Supermarket Alpha for the free nuts and dried fruit
  • Abbie and Tristan for the use of their house in Rockhampton for the big bike cleanup
  • Vic and Christine for their hospitality helping celebrate the Rockhampton finish
  • Sue and Will for another finish celebration
  • Mary and Andrew for the fine shiraz and finish celebration
  • Cheryl and Ian for the passage home on Silver Light. Sometimes timing appears more than coincidence
  • Mandy Evans- Wellington Cancer Society - for fundraising and logistics support
  • Mike Smith - CEO of Wellington Cancer Society - for his support and advice
  • Isla Perry - Wellington Cancer Society - for fundraising and logistics support
  • Ro Privett - for sharing his experience and advice for riding the Road of Bones in Siberia
  • Tori Fahey - Apidura - for offers of gear sponsorship and contacts for same
  • Rebecca Wardell - for sharing her experience from China on her epic Geneva to Lake Hawea Long Way Home ride
  • Mac Mackenny - Max Adventure Ltd - for advice on timing for Siberia
  • Slava Mestnikov - for advice on timing for Siberia
  • Bolot Bochkarev - Director - Visit Yakutia - for advice on timing for Siberia
  • Amanda Rowe - Logistics + Clothing Coordinator - Antarctica New Zealand - for invaluable advice on equipment and first-aid for extreme conditions
  • Declan Cox of DecoBikes.co.nz Otaki for the free bike build
  • Bob Maxwell Everest Summiter and Antarctic adventurer for the cold weather bike pogies