OX-34 - Lap of Australia on Highway 1

[Gatey]

I like the anti clockwise thinking here.

 

[Farkleit]

Thanks fir the text message OX. I see you going well. Good luck enjoy the ride.
Will be watching the spot link with interest.

 

[OX-34]

Just settled in for a nap near Bowen

 

[Skidoo]

Kick back and relax OX!

 

[Crappy]

I like the anti clockwise thinking here.

Me too, I'm guessing a big day of roadworks, traffic and slower speed limits before heading into the zoo.

Just settled in for a nap near Bowen

Wasn't long ............one of those feet up naps?


Inspiring stuff.......... Go OX

 

[Martin Little]

Almost at Cairns, about to turn west & head up the hill

 

[Fatman]

I like the anti clockwise thinking here.

Originally Wingman and Freddo were going Anti clockwise to knock over Sydney and Brisbane early in the ride, but then Debbie decided to make a mess up north so they decided to completely change the route and attempt it clockwise, which would hopefully allow time for the road crews to clean up the Bruce. In the end they ran out of time.

 

[John negus]

Our Ox one of the uber Heavy Hitters of the IBR family..thats for sure..i'm gonna do my bit and become an interceptor on his return..i'm going south to ride back the last 800km or so with him..cheers and yippee..jn

 

[Brookester]

Going great guns...hope he's got his floaties...been a bit wet across the top section last few days

 

[Fatman]

Just spoken to Ox, he is at Cloncurry at the moment and is going to Mt Isa for a sleep. He spoke to our guest, Wingman who advised him about the deep water over the road west of Booloroola.

He said there hasn't been much wildlife around which is good to hear.

Good luck Ox.

 

[OX-34]

Barkly Homestead. About to go north to Borroloola, then Daly Waters.

Wingman says I may get roadblocked...

If so 1200km detour for me.

 

[SimonB]

Many watching OX. Enjoy

 

[Farkleit]

Good work so far

 

[tj189]

The water is more than likely gone by now Peter.
no road closures for Tablelands Highway as of Sat 15 Apr 2017 11:05:46 CST, there are some roadworks. Same report for the Carpentaria highway out to Daly Waters at the Stuart Highway.

 

[Fransvdm]

You'll be right

 

[kwaka]

Those that can, create a SPOT. Those that can't, follow SPOT...

Happy travels OX

P.S. How didya get so much time off with such short notice?
Me thinks this was already planned

 

[OX-34]

Bush telegraph.....
Arrived in Borroloola to be greeted at the servo wih "some bloke called about you. The road should be clear".

Ill find out soon

 

[Nev..]

Those that can, create a SPOT. Those that can't, follow SPOT...

You're not wrong. I've got a 2 screen computer setup and the left screen is just monitoring this SPOT track for the duration.

 

[Nico]

Going great Ox. Sure beats Easter TV viewing!

 

[Fatman]

Bush telegraph.....
Arrived in Borroloola to be greeted at the servo wih "some bloke called about you. The road should be clear".

Ill find out soon

When Ox was at Barkly HS earlier, I did phone the lady at the Booooorrooooolooooola BP to check if the road conditions between her and Daly Waters had improved. Her answer, I think he will be ok on a motorbike they haven't had rain for a week. I did leave a message on Ox's voice mail stating that, but he was already riding north.

Sounds like it will be ok.