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Simon Batson went for a bike ride
November 4, 2024 at 01:48
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November 2, 2024 at 23:39
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November 3, 2024
Another early start so we could cover the 75kms to Albany - our final day on the trail. It was cool and slightly overcast with light winds - perfect cycling weather. We retraced our route back into Denmark even though Jonathan had shown us another faster route but it was much steeper so we decided
Simon Batson went for a bike ride
October 31, 2024 at 23:35
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November 2, 2024
An early start for our 62km ride to Denmark on a mix of road, rail trail, Munda Biddi and the Wilderness Ocean Walk (WOW) trail. We cycled the couple of kms to the highway and enjoyed the quiet road, making quick time. We crossed the Kent River and a little later took the turnoff to the Nornalup Heritage
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October 30, 2024 at 23:30
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November 1, 2024
It was a beautiful sunny day when we woke at 6am ready for a big day of cycling and sightseeing. By the time we left at 7:30 the clouds had started to roll in, though the sun was still shining. We bid farewell to the alpacas that we had not met on our arrival and headed down the steep path to pick
Simon Batson went for a bike ride
October 29, 2024 at 23:42
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November 1, 2024
We had calculated the day at 74kms - predominantly on dirt, so wanted to make an early start. It was just after 7:30 when we were packed and ready to go. The owner of the AirBnb came out to check we had a good night and seek our thoughts on the room, and was definitely in for a chat. Simon was happy
Simon Batson went for a bike ride
October 29, 2024 at 01:20
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November 1, 2024
We took our time leaving, enjoying an extra slice of toast and homemade raspberry jam. Turtle found his new home in Simon’s handlebar bag. We detoured via the bakery to pick up some chicken and salad bread rolls for lunch as well as a treat for morning tea.
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Simon Batson went for a bike ride
October 27, 2024 at 01:25
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November 1, 2024
It was a cold morning and we were in no rush to hit the road so treated ourselves to a second coffee at the Southern Roasting Co in Manjimup. It meant a 2km cycle in the opposite direction but the coffee was so good that the effort was worth it. It was doing a bustling trade and the coffee came in
Simon Batson went for a bike ride
October 26, 2024 at 01:01
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November 1, 2024
It was meant to be a full day on the Munda Biddi trail, so we made a reasonably early start to allow plenty of time. The Village was very busy, with lots of kids on bikes and feeding the animals, and a group of Bibbulmun track walkers were comparing notes on the cafe verandah.
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Simon Batson went for a bike ride
October 25, 2024 at 02:40
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November 1, 2024
We took our time as it was a shorter day today, only some 35kms to Donnelly River. My preferred cafe was unfortunately closed as the owner was having a medical procedure but there were at least four other cafes to choose from. Nannup was a pretty little town with a pharmacy, basic supermarket and a
Simon Batson went for a bike ride
October 24, 2024 at 00:23
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November 1, 2024
As today was a 90+km transition day, we were up and out just before 8:30 to ensure we had plenty of time for rest stops along the way. It was a beautiful morning and we were a little sad to leave behind the gorgeous Wisteria Cottage with its lovely gardens.
Simon Batson went for a bike ride
October 23, 2024 at 02:10
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October 23, 2024
Another overcast morning and a leisurely start with our hostess’s home made bread and farm laid eggs. There were glimpses of blue sky as we headed off around 10am with a loose plan to head to the Leeuwin lighthouse for the 12noon tour. It was pleasant riding towards Augusta and we detoured onto the
Simon Batson went for a bike ride
October 22, 2024 at 01:18
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October 22, 2024
Our check of the weather indicated a cloudy day with a chance of 0-1mm of rain. We took our time leaving and it was overcast as we left Margaret River and picked up the Wandani track again. But it soon started to drizzle. Following our experience earlier in the week, we didn’t delay donning our wet
Simon Batson went for a bike ride
October 21, 2024 at 01:52
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October 20, 2024 at 00:31
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October 21, 2024
There was 7 - 20mm of rain forecast for Margaret River today with showers increasing from late morning. We decided that being on the road early would help minimise riding in the rain and we planned to leave by 8am. It was closer to 8:30 by the time we were on the road, with a detour to the coast which
Simon Batson went for a bike ride
October 19, 2024 at 01:28
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October 21, 2024
We woke to a better day, and a leisurely start with a check in at midday in Dunsborough just 28km down the bike path. We headed back to the jetty and picked up the bike path which wound along the coast. We detoured off Broadwater for a coffee stop at Brewalicious which demonstrated that all coffees
November 4, 2024
Today was an opportunity to cycle the local sights before the wind picked up, with 70kms gust forecast for tomorrow. We took our time getting started, enjoying some more of the Top Shed sourdough toasted - this time with Vegemite, thoughtfully provided by our Airbnb hostess.
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