Absolutely marvellous!! there's hope for me yet. I did my 1st cycle crossing of Australia at age 50, in a #Trisled #Rotovelo Velomobile, and about to attempt the second one at 60.... you're an inspiration
This younger person, completed my own solo bike ride, Nov-Dec 2022: Perth to Melbourne, and almost every day, many folks (car users) along the ride mentioned they has seen or met a mature cycling couple up North. Watching the film, this can only have been this couple; I can see why so many folks were amazed. Inspirational. Well-done, don't stop. Anthony
Del & Cindy hello again - we shared a coffee, by the side of the road, in the middle of nowhere. I followed your blog, and again, your story is truly inspirational. Bravo. I'd love to hear from you. Rgds. John
Hello Del, so I accepted your challenge and encouragement and this January I rode from Melbourne back to Perth. Yep it was an awesome adventure for me too.
For anyone new to bike touring, you don't have to wear bike clothing. It is perfectly OK to dress any way you want. I wear hiking sandals and a long sleeve shirt to protect my body from the sun. If this touring seems daunting to you there are many group trips available and is a good way to learn the skills needed before going it alone. Del and Cindy were biking 60 K 37miles mile a day. That is very doable in a day and makes for a nice, relaxed day. Just bike 30 K in the morning take an afternoon break a 30 K more in the late afternoon. I so wish the tent makers would reintroduce the lightweight Pyramid Tent that you can stand in and walk in and out the door. My family biked with ours until it fell apart. Someone please reintroduces the pyramid tent, simple to set up. Stake the 4 corners and put up the center pole inside the tent. I hate crawling in and out of my tent 82.
I agree, WIND has the greatest impact and can ruin a ride. I just won’t do it if not fun and strong headwinds are not fun. I’m 61 great inspiration you two, thanks.
Make sure you get in enough sugar and water. The biggest mistake people make is thinking they dont need extra sugar and water each day. You really need to force it in or you lose motivation/power in the hour.
Absolutely marvellous!! there's hope for me yet. I did my 1st cycle crossing of Australia at age 50, in a #Trisled #Rotovelo Velomobile, and about to attempt the second one at 60.... you're an inspiration
This younger person, completed my own solo bike ride, Nov-Dec 2022: Perth to Melbourne, and almost every day, many folks (car users) along the ride mentioned they has seen or met a mature cycling couple up North. Watching the film, this can only have been this couple; I can see why so many folks were amazed. Inspirational. Well-done, don't stop. Anthony
So big congrats to you both for being so adventurous! Best of luck!
Love your story. Encouraging for me in my mid 60's.
Thanks.
Outstanding achievement, well done! What an inspiration!
So inspiring❤❤ i turn 49 i thought i was getting too old ,,but there's still some time to do it!
Legends! I enjoy cycle touring, I hope to still be riding at their age.
Fantastic, you two are an inspiration. 😎🚴♂️
Very inspiring couples
Del & Cindy hello again - we shared a coffee, by the side of the road, in the middle of nowhere. I followed your blog, and again, your story is truly inspirational. Bravo. I'd love to hear from you. Rgds. John
Hello Del, so I accepted your challenge and encouragement and this January I rode from Melbourne back to Perth. Yep it was an awesome adventure for me too.
What an inspiring couple. Awesome story.
Just an amazing inspiration. Wonderful, thank you.
I love these stories. ❤
Omigosh...81 & 82 years of age.....incredible.....at 62, there's hope for me yet!!😂
Total respect.
Fantastic Truly inspirational and all that I need to do the Long Distance Cycling thankyou .❤
Great video, at 63 my wife and I thought we were old😀 Time to get back on our bikes.✌🤙
Absolutely fantastic well done
For anyone new to bike touring, you don't have to wear bike clothing. It is perfectly OK to dress any way you want. I wear hiking sandals and a long sleeve shirt to protect my body from the sun. If this touring seems daunting to you there are many group trips available and is a good way to learn the skills needed before going it alone. Del and Cindy were biking 60 K 37miles mile a day. That is very doable in a day and makes for a nice, relaxed day. Just bike 30 K in the morning take an afternoon break a 30 K more in the late afternoon. I so wish the tent makers would reintroduce the lightweight Pyramid Tent that you can stand in and walk in and out the door. My family biked with ours until it fell apart. Someone please reintroduces the pyramid tent, simple to set up. Stake the 4 corners and put up the center pole inside the tent. I hate crawling in and out of my tent 82.
That's right but I think it's for better movement not for looks
Very inspiring!
I wanna retire like that. 🤩 Maybe switch it up with hiking, canoeing etc. ..so better keep fit!
Wonderful!
Inspirador y admirable. Saludos desde Chile
just WOW... Very inspiring!
I agree, WIND has the greatest impact and can ruin a ride. I just won’t do it if not fun and strong headwinds are not fun. I’m 61 great inspiration you two, thanks.
Make sure you get in enough sugar and water. The biggest mistake people make is thinking they dont need extra sugar and water each day. You really need to force it in or you lose motivation/power in the hour.
I pray they don't die doing what they love but peacefully in their sleep ❤
Are you currently living back in NZ. We’d love to catch up with you. We have also done some long distance cycling.
The road are safe ??
Wow! I salute you
Inspirational.
Bushcamping is the best really though!
What a great achievement
Wow, they make this old geezer proud. When people half as old are couch potatoes, they are seeing the world and spending time together. Kudos👋🚴♀
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What an Inspiring and Heartwarming story Thank you dearly 🚵🏼♀️🌞🕊🌳🌊🏔💖