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| Location | Countries visited | Ride days | How far (km) | How high (m) |
| 2026 – Bangkok to Europe | 10 | 106 | 6,989 | 56,120 |
| NSW and Vic – 2025 | 1 | 25 | 1,185 | 14,940 |
| 2021-2024 | 34 | 652 | 34,084 | 271,000 |
Latest Posts
Bari (not Barry) to Chieti
Today’s ride on Komoot Getting off the ferry took ages. By the time I retrieved…
Last days in Greece – Olympia to Patras to Bari, Italy
Olympia to Brinia on Komoot Brinia to Patras on Komoot This was two days of…
Valley views – Dimitsana to Olympia
Today’s ride on Komoot This morning, I had two layers on in the first part…
Up and Up – Tripoli to Dimitsana
Today’s ride on Komoot What a terrible sleep. There was a very spirited conversation going…
Feels like Kyrgyzstan – Nafplio to Tripoli
Today’s ride on Komoot Today was a big day of climbing. That’s something I need…
Amphitheatre day – Epidaurus to Nafplio
Today’s ride on Komoot I started by heading to the main town after my muesli…
Back on the bike – Athens to Epidaurus
Today’s ride on Komoot The holiday finished last night. My inactivity had to finish at…
Holiday time starts now – Gaziemir to Kusadasi
Today’s ride on Komoot There were 70 kilometres that needed to be done today before…
Taily day – Bergama to Menemen
Today’s ride on Komoot This was a tailwind day of the highest order. That was…
Paving the way – Soma to Bergama
Today’s ride on Komoot Today’s short 41kms to Bergama will tip me over 6000kms for…
Featured destinations
Sardinia
Sardinia rides on Komoot I spent nearly two weeks in Sardinia resting then riding, and…
Malaysia
This was the first country I went to from Singapore. To start the tour, I…
Laos – Pakbeng to Luang Prabang (not by boat)
Wow. Laos was an experience. I had an idea of what I wanted to do,…
New Zealand – South Island
I spent a month in the South Island of New Zealand in January and February…
Some thoughts and comments
Catching up with friends and family along the way
Being on tour for so long, it’s nice to meet up with friends and family…
Managing Fatigue
Fatigue is an issue for the long term bikepacker or cycletourer and at times, I’ve…
The drudgery of being a constant tourist
This is a first world problem I know, but too much of a good thing…
Some thoughts and learnings on the road
* stared at a lot of tall buildings* stared a lot at old buildings *…
Equipment
Koga setup changes
I prepared my trusty Koga Worldtraveller (2021) for the current adventure from Bangkok to Europe….
Bike Bag Dude Handlebar Sling
This is a very simple piece of gear, but it holds one of my bags…
AGU Grant Poncho
This is my uncoolest piece of equipment, and I don’t care what any of you…
Ena Bags – Saddlebag Overnight
I have the saddlebag overnight from Ena Bags of Athens- and I use it on…
Coffee while travelling – one of life’s essentials
Like most people, I’m addicted to coffee. I just love a strong coffee with a…
Review – Sea2Summit Etherlight XT Insulated Sleeping Pad
(above photo from Sea2Summit) I’ve used this pad for more than a year on the…
Charging my devices while travelling
This is a constant issue for many travellers and there are a number of ways…
Tent – Durston X-Mid 2
I’ve had the tent now for five months and have camped in it more than…
Koga World Traveller (3 of 3) – 21,000km review
Just to recap, I have the 2021 Koga World Traveller with Rohloff and Gates Belt….
Koga World Traveller (2 of 3) – Review after 12,500 km
UPDATE – I’ve just passed 20,000 kms but I’ll update my review after the bike…
You should have tried the Pixxa resteraunt oppisite. I’ve heard it’s much better.
Thanks Dennis. Yes, This Moment is doing very well, even better than yours truly, but I’m happier down at a…
Chapeau to you! That scenery looks amazing. Bloody tough riding conditions but looks like This Moment is holding up to…
Yep, should have but didn’t. Instead I gave him a piece of my mind (there’s not much left now).
Hahahahahahahaha Pixxeria is with you forever mate !