The Pioneer Mountain Bike Stage Race through NZ’s Southern Alps has proven to be a true pioneering race. All those who compete love the stunning scenery, the brutal nature of the challenge, and they leave heaping praise on this epic event through New Zealand’s pristine high country. The third edition of The Pioneer will take…
The Strength of Together
My last blog consisted of a list of equipment needed. While the right gear is extremely important for any journey to be successful, there is something significant and powerful that cannot simply be put in a list. Nonetheless, here it is. Just some of the people who helped my complete this crazy adventure in their…
BIKEPACKING from CAIRNS TO CAPE YORK. What to Bring?
BIKE SETUP (All Bike related product available from Corry Cycles) • GIANT Anthem Pro 29er 0 with Eagle 12 Speed. • QUARQ Power Meter (36 Tooth) • SHIMANO XTR Pedals • MAXXIS IKON 2.2 Tyres • ESI Silicone Grips BIKE ACCESSORIES • SPECIALIZED Bottle Cage with multitools (Downtube) • SPECIALIZED Top Cap Tool with Chan…
Day 6. Cairns to Cape York. Bamaga to the Tip
The day started with waking up to a house in the neighbourhood blasting Slim Dusty’s “Pub with no beer”, then improved dramatically after a Thupmul Coffee and muesli. I took the long way to the Tip riding the Back trails to Seisia, Loyalty Beach, Punsand Bay before reading my destination. 826k. 52hrs. Solo. Unassisted.
Day 5. Cairns to Cape York. Elliot Fall to Bamaga (feat. OTL)
Day 5 Cairns to Cape York MTB. Elliott Falls to Bamaga Last night’s feast was dehydrated Spag Bol and Apple Crumble which I had saved for this very occasion. You simply add some boiling water and voila, instant dinner and desert. It was really tasty, though I did work up quite a hunger getting here.…
