"A retired psychiatric nurse, grandfather of three, a bushwalker 65 years young, out to fulfil a lifelong ambition to cycle around Australia..."

Ballina to Brunswick Heads

Flags and Queensland in Sight!
Last night John stopped at Ballina to send the night. Today he has reached Brunswick Heads, and soon he will be north of the border and into Queensland. Yet again, precipitation and humidity combined to provide discomfort.
John was interviewed by the Northern Star newspaper in Ballina this morning and was the [...]

Day 3

Being About Flags, the TV News and Making Solid Progress
John made it to The Entrance last night which is a lot further than he had expected. Because of this he has also made excellent time today, reaching Belmont near Newcastle.
He has said the day has been extremely humid and he is glad to be [...]

The Journey Begins

John and his bike, COOEEE, have begun their epic journey around Australia to raise money for the Heart Foundation. John wishes to thank everyone who turned up at the Opera House steps to see him off. The launch saw an extra $80 being raised from donations and an auctioning off of the A3 promo poster [...]