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

On To The Sunshine Coast

More Oversized Fruit!
John passed by the largest pineapple in the world yesterday. Not sure if he stopped to have a bite of it though.
He is now well clear of Brisbane metro and is most likely passing, or about to pass, the Sunshine Coast. His two latest photos have been added to the gallery. More info [...]

At Redcliffe

Brisbane, the first of the capital cities to fall to John’s advance.
John left Brisbane this morning and unfortunately got a bit lost trying to find his way out of town. Apparently the Brisbane streets are very narrow and difficult for cyclists which didn’t help!
Nevertheless he made it out and rode to Redcliffe today. He arrived [...]

Brisbane!

It has been confirmed that John has made it to Brisbane today. No photos though, at least, not yet…

Labrador Last Night

No, not a dog. Labrador, Queensland. On the Gold Coast. John has made it into Queensland and is making good steam northward.
Image, left: Kirra Beach, QLD. John made it here by 1pm yesterday.
He stayed at a caravan park last night and hopes to make Brisbane today. Good luck John, we hope you do!
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