For my CLC Ride #1 I decided to take a trip to Launceston and buy a Trangia Triangle. What is it? A mini support and windshield for a Trangia stove burner. They do exist and here is a picture of one from the Interweb. I tried to find one and failed, so I bought something … Continue reading "CLC 2020. Ride #1. Launceston"
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An erratic but not glacial
I came across a number of sandstone erratics along River Road out of Deloraine. They certainly don’t belong in the area but were not left by glacial action – rather, fell off the back of a truck. I am not sure of their purpose. Maybe once they formed the edge of the road or a … Continue reading "An erratic but not glacial"
Read MoreThe Bonding of Bricks
I had to visit Launceston, Tasmania (not the English town of the same name) today and the thought was with me – “Bricks” and the Cycle 365 challenge for May.
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Tasmanian Coffeeneuring #4. The Country Bakehouse, Perth
The day for Coffeeneuring dawned very windy, stormy and without power due to electrical cells in the storms. Only a short ride then. But where? Ah, there’s a new Bakehouse in Perth and a new bit of track at the end of the the Breadalbane to Perth shared track to try, so starting at Devon … Continue reading "Tasmanian Coffeeneuring #4. The Country Bakehouse, Perth"
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Melbourne and my weekly challenge
We have just begun a 2 month caravan trip on mainland Australia. The first stop was Melbourne and the main tasks there were to get a mountain drive fitted to the Brompton (didn’t trust Tasmanian dealer mechanics) and to ride the Capital City Trail to get some ks in.
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Back in the day in Tasmania there was a passenger rail service. In 1978 the last trip of the Tasman Limited took place and I believe this is the train that would have stopped at the Perth Railway Station.
Read MoreBrompton on a “Bridge cross the Mersey”, Tasmania
This 1970’s style concrete road bridge is not as romantic as “Ferry Cross The Mersey” by Gerry and the Pacemakers but it got me from West to East Devonport. While crossing I didn’t sing “Ferry C T Mersey” much to everyone’s relief. Devonport is big on petroleum and bunker fuel imports. It smells very rich. … Continue reading "Brompton on a “Bridge cross the Mersey”, Tasmania"
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