Cycling The Globe

A Cycle Touring Expedition Around The World

Archive for September, 2011

Day 279: Katherine – Mataranka

Posted by Thomas Andersen Posted on Sep - 25 - 2011

Distance: 131.22 km Ridetime: 07:05:14 Average: 18.4 km/h Total distance: 13325 km Yesterday I was still not sure whether I should stay longer in Katherine and look for work or continue south. My mind and body would prefer to cycle (I’m effectively addicted to cycling by now) but my bank account needs attention as well.  [ Read More ]

Categories: Australia

Day 278: Katherine

Posted by Thomas Andersen Posted on Sep - 14 - 2011

When I met Sylvain, the crazy French guy walking along Stuart Highway four days ago, we were about 60 km from Katherine. I cycled into town the same afternoon. Now, after 4 days, Sylvain finally arrived at Coco’s backpackers as well. I don’t think I would have the patience to cover only 15-20 km per  [ Read More ]

Categories: Australia

Day 277: Katherine

Posted by Thomas Andersen Posted on Sep - 04 - 2011

“You must be Danish” said an Australian guy who had just arrived at the camp site. “That’s true” I answered – “how did you know?”. “Because you look exactly like Thor Heyerdahl” was the somewhat surprising answer. Apart from the small fact that Heyerdahl was indeed Norwegian and not Danish, the guy might have had  [ Read More ]

Categories: Australia