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Rob Sawyer



Last Updated: 11/18/2009

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Status: Single
City: Melbourne via Frankston
State: Victoria
Country: AU
Signup Date: 7/9/2005

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Friday, April 11, 2008 

After spending a few days in Fremantle Harv and I both agreed to make this our final destination for the bike tour. There are a number of reasons why, including some financial difficulties, some time difficulties, and also the problems we are having with our hands to name a few.

I'm so proud of effort throughout the tour, and it's certainly proved a great friendship between Harv and I. People would ask, "So have you guys had any massive fights yet?" And honestly we had to say, "Nah we're all good." Sure we both had our mood swings and got a bit grumpy from time to time. But we both understood what was going on in the others head, because sure enough along the say one of us had felt the same.

Its kind of disappointing to not make it the whole way around Australia, but I'm definitely not disappointed in myself. A few months ago I was in Europe throwing down way to many beers with the best of them, and here I am now having cycled across Australia feeling the fittest and healthiest I've ever been. It's definitely a great start to future journeys to come. I set out on this trip in search of some form of inspiration and freedom from whatever was going on in my life, and I certainly found it. One thing for sure, I'm proud to be Australian. We have the most amazing country and I hope everyone out there can feel as lucky as I do living in this place. Please lets all look after it so it can be possible for future travellers to have a chance at possibly experiencing what Harv and I experienced on this trip.

First of all thankyou to our families for helping us every step of the way. We couldn't have achieved our goal without you.

I give tremendous thanks to all of the people we met along the way and specially to those of you who took us into your homes, and fed or accommodated us. Also thankyou to those who believed in us, and to those who didn't, thanks for the inspiration!

If your interested in reading about the tour please visit http://onyabiketour.blogspot.com for a complete tour journal


Alex Blue

 
Awesome effort guys, exceptionally WELL DONE!
Still hoping to see you up here in northern NSW some time soon-ish though!?
I hope you both continue to enjoy the feeling of such achievement and gratitude - you deserve to feel very proud of yourselves! :) :)
 
Posted by Alex Blue on Friday, April 11, 2008 - 4:12 AM
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DC Cardwell

 
In a way, it's almost more cool to have the wisdom and humility to back off at this point rather than trying to be reckless. Good on you for getting as far as you did, guys, and all the best with everything else you do.
 
Posted by DC Cardwell on Friday, April 11, 2008 - 5:23 AM
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Jaya The Cat

 
cool shit man. we'll see you the next time you're back in europe throwing down beers with the best of us! ;-) i have no idea what this kudo dealio means but i'll just go ahead and give you 2. take it easy bro, geoff.
 
Posted by Jaya The Cat on Friday, April 11, 2008 - 11:33 AM
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art by nico mekisic

 
when i first read what you guys planned to do i was so inspired.. now im even more inspired. sounds like you found what you were looking for :)

australia is an absolutely amazing place.. we cant take it for granted
 
Posted by art by nico mekisic on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 1:05 AM
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Mathieu LUCAS

 
Hi Rob,
I've been following your trip from here in France. What an amazing journey you've made. And a really spiritual one as well from what you're saying.
Anyway, I hope to share more stages with you sometimes!!
You rock!
Mathieu
 
Posted by Mathieu LUCAS on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 8:39 AM
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Rae
Rae Beams

 
Well done you pair of champions. To get from Melbourne to Freo is somewhere between madness and amazing. We are both proud of you. Looking forward to seeing you at the Lewy smashing a parmy or a ceasar salad.....and maybe squeeze in a few tunes.

Andrew and Rae
 
Posted by Rae on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 9:54 PM
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RoBbO

 
good on ya mates... awesome effort!
 
Posted by RoBbO on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 2:04 AM
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