Oh how the months slip by in life. 151 days until we set off from Hong Kong bound for Australia. Everything is now starting to feel different. The expedition planning is in full-swing. I’m pulling 16 hour days trying to get my arms around this massive undertaking. Things are progressing well on many […]
Wheel2Wheel: 5 months to departure Read More »
I’ve always loved the idea of charity. I guess I’m one of those people who can’t walk by a beggar on the street that easily. However, I’ve always been inclined to give to somebody who understands people need something in return – because that’s human nature. So when the old man in Queens Road Central, Hong Kong is handing out fragrant
Listening to Morgan Parker tell his story, and speak about the vision behind Wheel2Wheel, makes you stop and pay attention. There’s an uncommon clarity in what he has to say, and it drowns out the noise that permeates our everyday lives. After a moment’s reflection, it dawns on me why. His ideas are
Wheel2Wheel: Inspiring Stuff Read More »
After a marathon meeting with Morgan last Thursday I have jumped into this amazingly wild adventure full steam ahead. Naturally, after meeting Morgan and hearing the aim of Wheel2Wheel, the background in which led he and Simon on this journey, the plans, ideas, visions, concept, logistics and everything in between, how could I not? It
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Wheel2Wheel has a new team member – Paige Sinclair. We are absolutely thrilled to have Paige join us as we race toward D-Day. Paige brings a wealth of charity experience from both the United States and Australia to our team. She also has 10 years experience in marketing, communications, event planning and administration which
Wheel2Wheel: Paige Joins the Team Read More »
As yet another brutally hot summer approaches, we have less than 9 months to go before our 1 March 2011 departure from Hong Kong and things are certainly heating up. We are now working intensely on finalising the selection of charities Wheel2Wheelwill support – with decisions still to be made on China, Malaysia, Indonesia and East Timor.
Wheel2Wheel: Full court press Read More »
With a touch over 10 months until departure, my mind continues to focus on getting physically prepared for the journey. I guess the most daunting thing is not knowing how demanding Wheel2Wheel is going to be. Of course it is going to be hard, damn hard riding 20,000 kms in 100 days. Doing anything physical
Wheel2Wheel: Keep on Training Read More »
It’s like I’ve died and gone to heaven. John and I have just completed the most amazing 2.5 day ride through southern central Queensland imaginable. Check out where we went using the SPOT tracker link on our home page. Central Queensland has been in drought for almost a generation. Many people out there on
Wheel2Wheel: My first training ride Read More »
For some people who aren’t familiar with motorbike riding, the idea of a 20,000 km journey in 100 days may not seem like a big deal. After all we are on motorbikes, it’s not as if we are cycling! Let me assure you, riding on average 200 kms everyday for 100 consecutive days is a
Wheel2Wheel: Time for time on the bike Read More »
In one year our Wheel2Wheel journey will depart Hong Kong bound for Brisbane. 100 days and nights and just as many stories will follow … Today is exciting for another reason as well …. Nathan P and I have just arrived at the “top end” of Australia – Darwin to begin our investigation
Wheel2Wheel: One Year to Go … and now in Darwin! Read More »