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If you are crossing all the way from the East coast it is likely that you will have
all four seasons during your run.
Rain and wind are best left to pass however the heat is my main concern. It is
not unusual to use up to 6 litres of water a day or more each out there as the
constant running makes you dehydrate very quickly.

The effect of the wind makes your sweat evaporate without you knowing. One
of the best bits of kit is the Camel Back and I strongly recommend that you get
one for the rider and for the pillion.

Fill them the night before and put them in the fridge the night before, if you are
able. Keep them topped up and use them frequently. It is amazing to feel the
sweat cooling you as you take a swig and I would never travel long distance
without one.

It is of course obvious that the right personal protective gear is essential. Stating
the obvious I know however please make sure that you are rigged out correctly
and you wear it on the entire journey.
Simple things like your medical scripts, sufficient for the trip, obvious I know
however I overlooked this on my first journey over. I mislaid my drugs and when
I went for the spare scripts…….they were at home. So it is the voice of
experience!

The distance travelled each day is up to you however whatever you do allow
yourself plenty of time. Make sure that you are able to have lay days on the way.

I normally run for four days and then have a rest day. I tried doing the run home
from Coffs Harbour with one stop in Streaky Bay however in retrospect I should
have had another one.
Others may say that is not necessary, however if you are over 60 and not used
to long distance riding then go on the side of caution.

There are lots of things to do and see on the way over so there is no rush.
Essentially, make sure you are hydrated, have your pills and don’t get tired. Also
make sure that the pillion in a million is going well too.
THE JOURNEY

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