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Day 18 – Rest Day Derby
Posted on August 24, 2015 2 Comments
Hi all, I have been in touch with Dad again tonight and he is having troubles with his Optus coverage for his surface pro, so I have not received his next blog for you all. I may need to talk to him about deadlines! Ha ha. He has spent the day resting, eating and hoping […]
Day 17 – Arrived in Derby
Posted on August 23, 2015 1 Comment
Hi all, I have just heard from Dad tonight. He did exactly as we thought and soldiered on – as Dad always does. He not only made up the half day he had lost on the horrendous dirt road but he has arrived in Derby a day earlier then expected. It would be fitting to […]
Day 15 – Mt Barnett Roadhouse to Silent Grove
Posted on August 21, 2015 1 Comment
Hi all, So I had a missed call last night from a private number….. And I thought to myself… if it is important they will ring back! And he did!! Dad rang from a pay phone from Mt Barnett Roadhouse where he is staying for the night. He sounds really tired, which is expected, with […]
Day 13 – Ellenbrae to Gibb River Kreuzung TO
Posted on August 19, 2015 2 Comments
Hi all, I spoke to Dad late last night, he rang from Ellenbrae Station phone, I guess my “check-up” phone call efforts paid off. He is finding the dirt of Gibb River Road challenging. He is averaging 10km/hour in the saddle, which for all you other crazy riders out there reading will know; it means […]
Day 11 – Home Valley Station to Ellenbrae Station
Posted on August 17, 2015 6 Comments
Hi all, A little Kenny Mac update for you all. I have not heard from Dad the last 2 days so I am going to assume that he has had no reception. Must admit I may be having some withdrawal symptoms, as we have been talking so often to the lead up to the ride […]
Day 9 – Kununurra Rest Day
Posted on August 15, 2015 13 Comments
Hi Everyone I made it to Kununurra early on Friday. I gained an hour and half when I crossed the WA border which makes me two hours behind you guys on the East Coast. I thought you all might like to hear how my last few days have gone on the road; Day 5 (Tuesday) […]
Day 6 – Arriving in Timber Creek
Posted on August 12, 2015 2 Comments
Hi all, I have heard from Dad tonight. He has made it safely to Timber Creek and is “exhausted”. He ended up riding 175 km (instead of 125) on day 5, he continued on riding until he found a safe place on the side of the road to stay for the night. Today (day 6) […]
Day 5 – Katherine to Buntine Hwy Turn Off
Posted on August 11, 2015 Leave a Comment
Hi all, A Ken (Dad, Pa Pa) update for you all. We expected that during this stage of the ride Dad may not have any Telstra coverage (his phone) or Optus coverage (his Surface Pro) and therefore unable to contact us. Before Dad left he organised a SPOT account which has allowed us to login […]
Day 4 – Rest Day
Posted on August 10, 2015 2 Comments
Hi all, I am certainly enjoying my rest day here in Katherine. I did some shopping at a local grocery store, I bought bananas, a few apples and Gatorade for the next stage of the ride. The temperature has been reaching 38-39 degrees by 3 in the afternoon and stays that way for a couple […]
Day 2 – Adelaide River to Pine Creek
Posted on August 8, 2015 6 Comments
Hi All, It’s Alanna (Kenny Mac’s eldest daughter). Dad rode the 113 km from Adelaide River to Pine Creek today. I spoke with him this evening and quoting him “He is shattered!! It was a long day physically and mentally”. My first impulse is to reply with “Well what do you expect you crazy old […]
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