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My previous postĀ highlighted the magnificent landscape we rode through on the Wollumbin Circuit, its geological, cultural and spiritual significance. In this post you’ll read aboutĀ the communities, their people and livelihoods that we encountered while riding the Wollumbin Circuit on a Good Good Friday. But first the news… (play first 20 seconds of video).. In this bulletin,Ā  Hare Krishna visitors crossĀ creek in early morning hurry. Wild fruit feedsĀ bike-rider’s memory. E-bikes a gogo! Small… Read More

What theĀ weather is, makes a difference. Riding through the four seasons, I’ve become even more aware of the weather.Ā ItĀ has a bigger impact on my choices. I’m not shielded from its heat or cold as much. Its winds – their direction, their strength – make a difference to my day. Rain or sunshine, make for different choices. I’ve long watched the weather. Surfing does that. Wind direction and speed, influence the ocean’s waves… Read More

My feet feel the cushion of grass, thick, green and shaded by a tall stand of gum trees. It’s lunchtime at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus, my surrogate workplace for National Ride2Work day, and I’ve made a temporary office on a quiet piece of lawn. A northerly breeze simpers through native leaves, casting a shimmering mosaic, promising a tailwind for the ride home. BecauseĀ I work from home, I’ve decided to shadow a… Read More