The Gear

The Gear

Buying gear is a big outlay, and for most people takes a lot of research.Thru hikers seem to be most obsessed with the weight of items, with the secondary consideration being comfort and last seems to be price. The ultralight...Read More
Training

Training

How do you train or a 3500 kilometre walk? Some people walk a lot, some people do no training at all. Most people, regardless of training, say that you cannot train for the trail as the trail will train you....Read More
The Stuff…. LA to NYC

The Stuff…. LA to NYC

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Steve & Isaac Randell Jo Ortlieb Back-Roller City Bicycle Bag (1 Pair), Black/Red, 42 cm x 32 cm x 17 cm, 40 Litre Steve Clothes Isaac Clothes Sleeping bags Sleeping pads...Read More
Gadgets and technology

Gadgets and technology

Starting out adventuring, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the number of travel technology and gadgets out there. When we were planning the ride across America we were googling everything from phones, GPS's, radios, SOS beacons and everything else...Read More
The Bikes… LA to NYC

The Bikes… LA to NYC

Steve & Isaac Randell Jo Trek T900 Tandem Rack added. No other changes, bought online and picked up from Helens Bikes Santa Monica REI Novara Rack and Bob connections added. No other changes. Ordered online and picked up from REI...Read More
LA to Vegas

LA to Vegas

On May 18 2007 we packed the kids onto a plane to fly 12000ks from Rockhampton to Los Angeles. We were embarking on an epic 3 month trip, a bicycle tour that would take us 7,500ks from LA to New...Read More
The Vegas Experience

The Vegas Experience

With so much to see in the USA, we decided to take a week long vacation to tour around the Las Vegas area. We’ve all heard the stories but Las Vegas did not disappoint for “the strange and unexpected” .The...Read More
Las Vegas to Cedar City

Las Vegas to Cedar City

After our lazy week of hotel living and wonderful experiences we packed our stuff ready to hit the road again. Heading out from the hotel in Las Vegas we stopped at the edge of town and got some Wendy's for...Read More
Cedar City to Panguitch

Cedar City to Panguitch

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..... After being stuck in Cedar City for the last few days we were eager to get back on the road.The road out of Cedar City was steep, winding...Read More
Panguitch to Bryce Canyon

Panguitch to Bryce Canyon

We were so cold and exhausted by time we got to Panguitch that we headed to the first motel we found. The motel was dank and run down but the staff were helpful and friendly. On the way to Panguitch,...Read More