round aussie trip

aljosha · Post by **aljosha** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:56 pm

hy,

I'm not really active in this forum, but anyhow

I'm coming to Perth on the 14th next week and will travel around for about a year
Plan ist to get to Melbourne, along the northern coast, all on a bicycle
and if time allowes finish the circle back to Perth
a trip to tassie is also on the list

now I thought Id let you guys know and if someone wants to meet up for a bit o talk or something please let me know
I will Post when I reach Darwin and Cairns so you can guess where I am

and just that you know a bit about me
Im 24 from austria, building guitars for about 4 years now (semihobby)
so far I finished 14 Instruments
2 electrics, 1 octave and 1 A Mando (both flattop), 2 Weissenborns and the rest acoustics
I build Somogyi style, and also build Amps, fx and pretty much anything really...

and I wont bring a guitar, it seems to bee just too much hassle...

best
josh

peter.coombe · Post by **peter.coombe** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:57 am

Goodness, that is ambitious. Do you realise how big Australia is, and how hot and remote it gets up north?

Peter

kiwigeo · Post by **kiwigeo** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 10:59 am

aljosha wrote:
I'm coming to Perth on the 14th next week and will travel around for about a year
Plan ist to get to Melbourne, along the northern coast, all on a bicycle
and if time allowes finish the circle back to Perth
a trip to tassie is also on the list

Hi Josh,

Welcome to the forum.

You say you're going to travel Perth to Melbourne along the "North Coast". You've got a hell of a journey ahead of you. Here's a couple of links to Australian bike forums that you'll find useful. I'm on the Adelaide Cyclists forum:

http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewt ... =2&t=27768
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/

Give me a heads up when you're through Adelaide and if Im around we can tee up accommodation and a workshop visit..and if youre not totally buggered from your ride Ill take you on a local ride in the Adelaide Hills.

Cheers Martin

aljosha · Post by **aljosha** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:50 pm

hy,

I hope time allowes me to do the full circle and if I can make it to, I'll let you know when I reach Adelaide

all the best
josh

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Sun Jan 11, 2015 5:59 am

I'm in Cairns. Let me know when you're getting near. We can work something out.

BTW. You had best be planning the northern part of the journey in the dry season. Otherwise it won't be any fun at all.

kiwigeo · Post by **kiwigeo** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:41 pm

peter.coombe wrote:Goodness, that is ambitious. Do you realise how big Australia is, and how hot and remote it gets up north?

Peter

LOL that reminds of the time I was a fresh off the boat Kiwi and thought I'd take a "quick" bus trip from Adelaide-Sydney-Cairns. It was in the days when smoking was still allowed on inter-state buses.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:07 am

kiwigeo wrote:
peter.coombe wrote:Goodness, that is ambitious. Do you realise how big Australia is, and how hot and remote it gets up north?

Peter
LOL that reminds of the time I was a fresh off the boat Kiwi and thought I'd take a "quick" bus trip from Adelaide-Sydney-Cairns. It was in the days when smoking was still allowed on inter-state buses.

My parents drove down the east coast once and recount the tale of searching for accommodation, the town they were in was full but one helpful soul knew another place that might have a room so rung and sure enough they had a vacancy. "How do we get there?" "It's not far, just go down to the corner, turn right and keep going straight, it's down the end of that road. Ya can't miss it." an hour and a half later (and remember they're driving at approx 100-120km/hr) and Dad's panicking because he thinks they've missed it miles back when the road does come to an end and there is indeed a Motel! 150 plus KM's is "just down the road" in Aussie parlance.

kiwigeo · Post by **kiwigeo** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 4:34 pm

Takes me two days to get to work......

aljosha · Post by **aljosha** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:35 pm

hy,

I'm finally here and got my blog running
cyclingjosh.com

best
josh

DarwinStrings · Post by **DarwinStrings** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 6:05 pm

G'day Josh, If you travel up the Stuart Highway to Darwin be real careful and get right out of the way of those semi-trailers that have three full trailers on the back (road train), that last trailer often gets a wobble up and that road is still one lane each way in some parts. If you do happen to make it to Darwin PM me and I'll give you a phone number so you can drop in and wash that N.T. dust out of you throat.

kiwigeo · Post by **kiwigeo** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:59 am

aljosha wrote:hy,

I'm finally here and got my blog running
cyclingjosh.com

best
josh

"I arrived in Perth two weeks ago, and stayed there for a bit

got all the things I still needed and then set out up north

right now I am in Geraldton.."

LOL.....right now I'm not too far from where you are....I'm about 60km off the coast from Geraldton on an oil rig. You may have a noticed helicopter activity out of Geraldton Airport on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays....theyre ferrying people to and from the rig.

aljosha · Post by **aljosha** » Tue May 12, 2015 7:28 am

hy fellas,

I came a long way
currently am in Townsville, heading up to Cooktown along the coast today, and then back down via the tablelands

in chase theres someone from Townsville here and wants to meet, I'll pass through again

also, Allen, Id love to meet up with you
I cant really tell how long it will take though
with all the stuff to see I expect 2 weeks or so

but, I also have a phone now
I try to check back here as often as possible but still might help
0477261932
to save batteries I only turn it on occasionally, if anyone wants to contact me
best just send me a text and I'll call back as soon as I see it

best
j

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Tue May 12, 2015 2:19 pm

I sent a text to you Josh. But in case you don't get it, I'm around Cairns, so you can get me on my mobile 0431 430 186 or by email (allen at brguitars dot com)

needsmorecowbel · Post by **needsmorecowbel** » Wed May 13, 2015 7:58 pm

best of luck on the ride

ozziebluesman · Post by **ozziebluesman** » Fri May 15, 2015 11:41 am

Hello Josh,
I'm in Townsville and you are more than welcome to call at home.
I have a few projects on the bench at present for you to take a look at.
If your interested I will txt you my address.
Cheers
Alan

aljosha · Post by **aljosha** » Tue May 19, 2015 1:58 pm

hy,

Allen, sorry, my phone was all out of battery but I'll call soon

alan, Im absoultely interested
I just dont know yet when I'll be back in TV

right no I'm in Innisfail, I'll probably be back to Townsville in 3 weeks, maybe more
the weather aint too good and since I have enough time I decided to sit it out rather than visiting all the beaches and that...

we'll see

PS: I reallly miss my shop...

so many ideas

ozziebluesman · Post by **ozziebluesman** » Wed May 20, 2015 2:48 pm

You have my contact details Josh.
I am home 99% of the time.
Look forward to meeting you.
Cheers
Al

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Wed May 27, 2015 10:35 am

Just saw Josh off this morning after him spending an overnight stay. Getting the shed tour, beer on the patio and a good feed. Must have been tired cause he slept till 8am.

Very nice bloke that has a lot more stamina than I would ever profess to have.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Thu May 28, 2015 5:28 am

Allen wrote: Must have been tired cause he slept till 8am.

Does that time of day actually exist on a non-work day??

aljosha · Post by **aljosha** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 11:47 am

hey,

yep, I absolutely slept in on that day...

thanks soo much for having me, it was absolutely a top experience
not to mention that it turned out to be allens b-day, and one day before that his first anniversary for not having a job on the side!

I'll post up a few pics and words more in a while

just hit Atherton, coming back from Cooktown
Al, I expect to be in TV in about a week or so, but I'll give you a call beforehand

best
j

ozziebluesman · Post by **ozziebluesman** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 11:57 am

All good Josh look forward to meeting you.
Cheers
Al

aljosha · Post by **aljosha** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 2:20 pm

hy,

Al, I had your details but my phone decided to reset itself...hate that thing...
I am in TV, will do a trip to Maggie in between, but well
let me know when it suits you best

to all the others, I made a very hard decision, I'm flying out from Townsville
the weather aint exactly perfect, it's winter down south (I came over too fast...)
and ridin the bike aint no fun on the east coast...

but I will come back in a few years, maybe/probably on a working holiday visa, and a car or motorbike...

anyhow
best
j

aljosha · Post by **aljosha** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 5:14 pm

on my way home now...
leaving OZ and Townsville feels so wrong...

anyways, I managed to meet up with Al
thanks a lot for inviting me, mate!
good time, for all the talking I completely forgot to get some pictures...
tanks again

now I'm looking forward to my shop

and I'll try to stay/get active in this forum from here on

best
j

ozziebluesman · Post by **ozziebluesman** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 6:46 pm

Safe trip home Josh.
It was a pleasure to meet you.
See you when you back again for a holiday.
Cheers
Al

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