Hi – welcome to our website! Thank you for your interest. This site records the blogs and photos from our two month trip around Australia on dirt bikes in 2008 – unsupported – almost exclusively on dirt roads and 4WD tracks. The trip took 8 weeks and covered 18,000 Kms. There were 3 riders – Dad (Alan) and two sons (Jonny and Ben) and our lack of support meant we had to carry everything ourselves. Our Donations Page is no longer active, but please feel free to donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation directly at any time – they do great work for an important cause. The Flickr photos pages are still active and can be viewed by clicking on the link “more photos” on the right hand side and then scroll down and click “next page”. If you are planning a trip and have any questions, please post a Comment at the bottom of this page. This is what we wrote as we went along:
For two months, we will be carrying tools, spares, communications equipment, safety equipment, camping gear, food, fuel and water on the bikes and on our backs. We leave from Sydney and travel across the Simpson Desert to Uluru, then up to Darwin, across the Kimberley region and the Pilbara, down to Perth. We return to Sydney across the Nullarbor and the Flinders Ranges, all the way travelling mostly on dirt roads and 4WD tracks.
We call it the Hard Way Round.
Australia is truly one of the most incredibly diverse places in the world. Join us on our travels around the largest island in the world. Live vicariously through us as we live many mens’ dreams and help those in need at the same time. Make our trip more purposeful by making a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, at http://www.everydayhero.com.au/thehardwayround. Alan’s sister and uncle died from cancer, and his mother died from breast cancer at an early age. Helping to fund the NBCF will make our trip even more enjoyable. We pay a big shout-out to our corporate sponsors (see the Sponsors blog – go on!) for their awesome generosity and support. This trip is fully self-funded, so every dollar that you donate goes straight to the NBCF.
We look forward to sharing our stories with you!
For media enquiries, corporate donations or any other enquiries, please contact:
Alan, Ben and Jonny on 0411 226 094, or wahlhaus@bigpond.net.au
Good preparation and a bit of luck makes it ALL possible.
What one can’t do, two can try for, but three can achieve.
Klaus
By: Klaus MUELLER on June 19, 2008
at 7:35 am
Have a safe journey! Keep us posted on your travels and adventures.
By: Brandon on June 23, 2008
at 1:13 am
Go guys!!
We will watch your progress with interest.
Clifford Linda Greg Nicole and Ricky Smith South Africa
By: Clifford Smith on June 23, 2008
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To the three adventurers,
Good luck and best wishes from the Jaspan family in C anada
By: Mona Jaspanh on June 23, 2008
at 12:04 pm
Have a wonderful time together!!! I look forward to following your progress!
With love
Carol
By: Carol Shamieh on June 23, 2008
at 12:17 pm
Hi Guys, hope the trip so far has been good for you and your bikes! Hope the oil change went well? Where are you at now? Travel safely and enjoy!
By: Darrell & Arlene Allardice on June 23, 2008
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Hope you’re going well you guys and enjoying every minute.
Am thinking of you all so much.
Lots of love
mandy
By: mandymanne on June 23, 2008
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way to go boys , were watching from san diego california
By: beryl on June 24, 2008
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Hey Bunny Boy, Jonnofat and Daddy Im Sara (your beloved daughter and amazing sister) incase you dont remember me????? Ive been swapping bedrooms every night and taking lovely showers so thanx boys for the life of a queen! I love and miss you so much and im so proud of you. Cant wait to come down a see you
Love always
Sara
By: Sara on June 25, 2008
at 9:29 am
Webster definition:
Meshuga – me-shu-ga, adj: crazy
Rogets Thesaurus:
Proud: honorable, impressive, dignified, noble, valiant
All of us: proud of the three of you!
G-d Bless, Shabbat Shalom and lots of love!
By: Liane Rosenberg on June 26, 2008
at 3:57 pm
Seriously guys… what Rodney Reserve wasn’t good enough for you anymore??
You are amazing and incredible and inspiring. But no matter how much good you’re doing I’m willing to bet you’ve still got really really sore bums.. . Stay safe and stay upright you don’t to be eating that red dust, I’m pretty sure it’s not kosher.
Laz and the gang.
By: laz on June 29, 2008
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Just checking in guys.
Are you having the most amazing time; seeing, learning, laughing?
I’m sure it’s just incredible.
lol Mandy
By: mandymanne on June 29, 2008
at 8:53 am
this is amazing
good luck.. and have an incredible adventure!
By: nikki bart on June 30, 2008
at 12:31 am
We bumped into the boys at the Cameron Corner Roadhouse & they were looking pretty good & well prepared for the adventure ahead
Good luck – & good luck when you eventually do the Canning Stock Route!
By: jan & Gerard Webb on June 30, 2008
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Hi Guys Peggy told us about your amazing trip.We flying in to Alice on Wed2nd.Hiring a 4wd for 9days.Staying at some stage at Kintore for a couple of days. will also visit papunya tula centre. Margot supplies them with dialysis etc.What are the chances bumpin into you? Go Well
By: Mike and Margot hurwitz on July 1, 2008
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shalom chaverim,
so very impressed by this family-bonding venture.
we’re learning from you…every day!
ma rabu ma’asecha hashem..kulam be chochma asita!
telchu me chayil el chayil
bevirkat chaverim letorah ve avoda
zeev
By: zeev schwartz on July 2, 2008
at 5:46 am
Hi Alan, Ben & Jonny,
Keeping up with your travels via your website. Looks like a fantastic adventure. Glad you are all well. Look after yourselves, stay safe and enjoy!
Love,
Naomi, Richard and gang
By: Naomi & Richard on July 2, 2008
at 6:52 am
Hey Al!
Where keeping a watchful eye on you. Certainly looks like lots of fun.
The photos remind me of the 1st mad max movie, red earth wild times and crazy people.
Stay safe and enjoy.
Cheers,
Robert….
By: Robert Sacco on July 3, 2008
at 2:35 am
amazing effort making it to uluru in such a short time.. well done boys! hope you’re having a wonderful trip. keep smiling and enjoy the adventure
By: dina gridiger on July 4, 2008
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Hi Guys
You seem to be making good progress.Hope that everything is going according to plan. Sara keeps us up to date.
You can ride as far north as you want but you cannot hide for ever. The “Clan” are preparing for their trip ….!!!! Good Luck
Regards
Mervyn
By: Mervyn on July 4, 2008
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SHALOM OUR FRIENDS,HI THERE ITS ED,GREAT TO HERE FROM YOU THE OTHER DAY,WILSON SAYS YOUR TYRES/SPARES ARE ON TRANSIT AS OF MONDAY,SOUNDS LIKE YOUR IN GOOD HEALTH,KEEP UP THE ADVENTURE,THE BIKES ARE PROBABLY AT THE 3-4000KMS RANGE SO CHECK THE OIL LEVELS REGULARLY,WITH YOUR DAILY INSPECTIONS,THE PHOTOS LOOK AMAZING,ITS A BIT OF A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE FOR ME!!SPEAK TO YOU SOON ALAN,STAY WELL,,ED..
By: the mca crew on July 5, 2008
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Hello Alan, Ben and Jonny,
We are watching your progress with interest.
Well done
Regards
Jill and Joe.
By: Jill and Joe Samowitz on July 6, 2008
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Looking for an update on Alan Walhaus and sons….
Howzit going guys?
Ride safe and enjoy. Have fun.
By: Marc Gorin on July 6, 2008
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G’day blokes,
Allen, I spoke with you brieffley at breakfast in Cobar on Tuesday June 24th.
I hope all is well with you, the boys & the machines.
Can’t tell you how envious I am as a fellow motorcyclist presently without the time to complete such an adventure. One day to I might drag out the Beemer, dust off the leathers & just do it.
Meanwhile, Good luck & go safely.
Dennis Smithers.
By: Dennis Smithers on July 7, 2008
at 12:15 am
keeping up to date with your progress guys, wow, looks incredible!
everyone good in weonga rd!
By: the feilich's on July 8, 2008
at 11:36 am
Alan, Ben & Jonny,
Your photos are amazing. I hope you are all have a fantastic time. And all for a good cause.
Be safe.
Bec
By: Bec on July 8, 2008
at 9:26 pm
Hi Al, Ben & Jonny
Looks like you guys are having a great trip. The pictures tell a thousand words, keep them coming.
Kol tuv & lech leshalom.
Drive safely!
best regards
Leon
By: The Sulski's on July 10, 2008
at 3:47 am
hi guys,
photos look great. its good to see you still traveling well and with all your gear lol. we got back home last thursay night. great to be in my bed and have hot showers.
good luck for the rest of your trip. contact us when you can and we will give you the photos we took when traveling together.
keep in contact and we will have to plan the next trip together. thats if you can handle our crazy family lol.
see you guys soon.
love elsa xx
By: elsa bromley on July 12, 2008
at 12:58 am
Hi Alan, Ben and Jonny,
just spoke with Sharon and Sara- what a unique experience you’re all having,they were really lucky to be able to share some of it with you
I can see you are inspring lots of people along the way – go well, love, Annette
By: annette guerry on July 14, 2008
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Hi Allan and the Bikie Sons
We back in Sydney Town.We had a fantastic trip in the outback and our stay in the Kintore Aborigine community(50kms from Western Australian border) was an eye opener to say the least.The other highlight of the trip was the 3hour walk in Kings Canyon and of course meeting up with you all in Uluru !!How was that for timing .It could not have been better planned!!Margot and I can vouch that you boys were in excellent shape
and marvelled about your experience through the Simpson Desert.We might still join up with you one day. You on 2 and we on 4 wheels!
Take care.Enjoy!!
best Regards Mike and Margot Hurwitz
By: Mike and Margot hurwitz on July 14, 2008
at 1:08 pm
Alan, Ben and Jon, I am glad to hear that there were lots of questions about your nutritional intake – not that excess body mass has ever been an issue with you three, but in the photos you are all looking exceptionally lean and fit. Maybe you should consider parlaying tuna and crackers and carrying around 250kg dirt bikes into two week weight loss and fitness excursions –you could call it Hit the Wahl Dirt Bike Boot Camp! I promise you’d have people signing up from my end of the world!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AL!!! Wishing you many more happy and healthy ones!
Lots of love from LA
By: Liane Rosenberg on July 14, 2008
at 11:07 pm
Not sure if this is the right place to say, Happy Birthday, Al, but it is always the right time to say, Be Happy! All of you, three wonderful men. Sure this is a birthday which will be remembered the rest of your life, may they all be good.
So delighted to hear from Sharon and Sara about you, also from Margot. Enjoy the rest of the trip in safety. fond love Peggy
By: Peggy Wahlhaus on July 15, 2008
at 4:54 am
Great! We wish you lots of Hatzlocho have a great time!
Regards
Lennie & Kerry
By: Lennie on July 15, 2008
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Many Happy Birthday wishes Al.
Fantastic news of your travels from Marian and all the team. They had a fabulous time.
All three of you look great in all the photos. You really are living the dream.
Continue to enjoy every moment and have a happy, healthy and succesful year.
Lots of love as always
Mandy
By: mandymanne on July 15, 2008
at 10:58 am
Hi Allan
Happy Birthday and many more !What a wonderful way to celebrate with your boys.Let us know where you celebrated .We desparately need an update.Off to Melbourne this weekend to welcome back Jo-Anne from Israel.
Cheers Mike Margot and Ilan
By: Mike and Margot hurwitz on July 16, 2008
at 11:06 am
Hey guys, I was just reading your website. Indeed Charley is in Australia. We saw him and his crew at a cafe in Copley SA, (which is outside Leigh Creek SA, which is about 2.5 hours north of Port Augusta).
They were pretty low key, they enjoyed our dog. Probably glad we didn’t bother them during their lunch.
Enjoy the rest of your ride.
JB
By: jamie burnside on July 16, 2008
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Alan, Ben & Jonny,
Hello from Calabasas, California!
Liane told me all about your trip and I look forward to reading the updates. The writing is so informative! The pictures are terrific and tell a story for those of us who have not yet visited your lovely country.
You are riding for a wonderful cause and enjoying the benefit of spending time together and sharing experiences that will last a lifetime. What a wonderful endeavor….
Continue to be safe!
Dan
By: DAN & EMILIE WYNNE on July 17, 2008
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Happy Birthday Alan for Tuesday gone, hope you had a great day! Regards, Kevin Foley
By: Kevin Foley on July 17, 2008
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Hi Guys
What an amazing looking experience. Ziggy will be using your photos for an update at school news next week. He can’t wait to see you guys ride back up Military Rd. We miss you and love seeing the images keep on biking.
love the Kugels
By: Linda & David Kugel on July 20, 2008
at 5:28 am
Hi Al, Ben and Jonnie
Pics look AMAZING ..
Looks like all is going extremely well.
An experience of a lifetime …
Hope you keep having fun …
Colin
By: colin metz on July 20, 2008
at 1:05 pm
go you good things!
go well boys, look forward to hearing the tales from the outback
cheers
brett
By: Brett on July 21, 2008
at 7:41 am
Hi Boys!
Wow you guys have had some adventures!
Safe Travels and look forward to seeing you home safely soon
Tour de Cure
By: Geoff Coombes on July 22, 2008
at 4:48 am
Happy birthday, Alan. Hope I’m not too late even though you birthday was on the 15th July. Was going to send a card but realised that it would take 6 days to get there – so saved money on the card and emailed instead. We came round with an expensive present for you but you weren’t there. Will keep it for next year.
Did you know the Tour de France is on? They don’t have any engines, Alan and we don’t hear any complaints from them about sinking in rivers and getting bogged down in the sand.
Thanks for all the postcards that never arrived. Please bring souveniers from every port of call. Love Maxine and Mervyn
By: Maxine on July 22, 2008
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Hi Guys,
Your travels and photo’s are incredible. I am sure the rabbi is impressed.
take care and ride safe!!
Larry Cohen & family
By: Larry Cohen on July 23, 2008
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Hi Ben, hi Alan, I found your website. Did you enjoy the scenery between Katherine and Kununurra we talked about? It was great to meet you at the bike shop in Darwin, hope you enjoyed the Top End hospitality. Have now changed my mind about that V-Strom, am about to buy myself a DR650 instead — thanks to you!
All the best, and stay safe.
Nick.
By: Nick Hayes on July 24, 2008
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I’ve just caught up with your stunning adventure and am inspired!
You’re proving that dreams can be made real
We send you all tons of love
Kerry Laurie Adam Gregory & Ginelle
By: Kerry Beinart-Kay on July 25, 2008
at 8:19 am
hi guys , hows the trip so far , awsome photos how are the andystrapz holding up , i wish i was out there with you all it looks a fantastic ride , keep well
By: bill gs on July 27, 2008
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Alan, Ben and Jon. Did you know that the Tour de France ends tonight? If has occured to me that those men left AFTER you on bikes WITHOUT ENGINES – they covered a WHOLE COUNTRY and yet arrived BEFORE you. There is a lot of hooha about them and so there should be. If you want the same kind of welcome home you better get a move on.
Love
Maxine
By: Maxine on July 27, 2008
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Hi Allan
Sorry I missed your call from Broome.Pleased to hear that all is going well .My Lions club had a function recently to recognise associations who have giving excellent service to our community.In attendendance was Brendon Nelson who is Patron of our club and 120 guests.We placed on the tables flyers and business about your trip.Had a chat to Brendon about your trip knowing well that he is a motorbike enthusiast. Say hi to the boys and keep in high spirits along the track!
Cheers Mike Margot Ilan Jo-anne
By: Mike and Margot hurwitz on July 27, 2008
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Hi Al, Ben and Jonny
Only you 3 could do this. We are all inspired by you however we recommend something more sedate like ballet lessons after this one. We need to preserve the Mum’s sanity!!!
Keep at it …we are all cheering you on.
Al, Mel, Brad and Jodi xxxx
By: Lindenbergs on July 28, 2008
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Dear Alan, Ben and Johnny,
We thoroughly enjoyed our chat with you guys at the intersection of the French Line and the Knolls Track crossing The Simpson. Thanks for taking the time to share your awesome cause with us. May God continue to support your mission. Don’t hesitate to contact us if/when you hit Perth. We’d love to lok after you all!
Love and Blessings xx
By: Katya and Jethro Currie on July 28, 2008
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I’ve tried so hard to send you guys messages and I have just foud these WONDERFUL comments and now I hope you get mine “under” all of these.(not very good at the computer)
We all love looking at your great photos.I laugh so much at the comments. Keep them up.
So nice speaking to you the other day.Just could’nt tell what we had for Shabbat after hearing about your “snickers Pasta”.Watch out Jamie Oliver!!!!
Keep it up you guys. What a great time you are having. What wonderful photos and stories.Loving every minute of it!
Jenny
By: Jenny on July 29, 2008
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I DID IT!!!!!!!WOW!!!!!!!!Now I won’t stop.
Jenny
By: Jenny on July 29, 2008
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Three muddy guys on bikes passed us on the Quobba Road, then met them while washing the mud off near our van in a caravan park in Carnarvon.
Couldn’t meet three nicer guys.
Good luck with the trip Maree and Bazz
By: Maree and Bazz Price on July 29, 2008
at 12:42 pm
Thinking of you having the greatest adventure ever.
Fabulous photos, great memories.
Morrie and Eric would hve thought this is the most marvellous thing to do with your boys at this time.
Continue to be safe and well.
Lots of love
Mandy
By: mandymanne on July 29, 2008
at 11:01 pm
Oy, ONE pair of jeans for 8 weeks – “Mums’ Worst Nightmare” just took on a whole new twist….
All of you nice people running into these boys on the road, PLEASE feed them and point them in the direction of a laundromat…
Lots of love and kisses from a slightly shaken California,
Links
By: Liane Rosenberg on July 30, 2008
at 8:46 pm
Have you already done your interview or will it be live? Don’t forget it’s Sara’s b’day (she will want a mention)
Love
Maxine
PS. Gran’s birthday yesterday
PPS. My birthday 12 July.
By: Maxine on July 30, 2008
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Alan,why am I not surprised? What an amazing experience for you and your boys!. I am so proud to know you and be an old friend from your new York days. Remember the story of the bicycle and Stanley Fleishman. You truly have not changed. The NYC marathon used to satisfy you….but I see you have moved on to crossing Australia on a dirt bike with your two boys. Good luck, stay well and healthy and we will be watching your progress. Happy birthday! Luarie and David Fermo NYC, USA
By: luarie Fermo on July 31, 2008
at 2:26 am
Hi Boys. It was my birthday yesterday and you didn’t give me a present, so I am giving you one by way of donation to your cause in riding your tricycles round the block.
Take care – looking forward to seeing you soon.
All’s well here.
Much love always
Marian
By: Marian on July 31, 2008
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Hi Guys
Keep on tagging those photos their keeping us in stitches. I would love to put together a montage of all your photos for you when you get back. Al keep on davening in the desert.
We miss you heaps.
The Kugels
By: Linda & David Kugel on July 31, 2008
at 2:39 pm
Great to hear about your adventure. We are so jealous and have been keeping up with your journey through the pictures. Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Erica, Ron and the boys
By: Strauss' from NY on August 1, 2008
at 3:20 pm
Hi folks, wonderful to read all the messages from so many old friends from so many continents, and all the new friends which you have made over this amazing trip. You really are world famous – as you deserve to be, and after your TV starring performance – Hollywood awaits! I’ll be in Taree that time, so will IQ it. So glad that Mike has done such PR work, and that the Perth folk are looking after you so well. Love to all, Peggy
By: Peggy Wahlhaus on August 2, 2008
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Just fantastic to see the journey you’re taking. An inspiring way to see country and be with one another. The stuff of many stories. Your journey impacts on us all. with love, Claire Jankelson
By: Claire Jankelson on August 3, 2008
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Hi Alan, Ben & Jonathon, Lee-Anne and I watched you on channel seven this morning and were very impressed and proud of you, keep up the safe riding and I look forward to hearing all your stories upon your return.
Regards John
By: John Dalley on August 4, 2008
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Good to bump into you guys today and I hope you sort out that fuel issue. Enjoy the South West and have a fantastic time for the remainder of your trip.Cheers Megs
By: shane Lambert on August 4, 2008
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Hi guys.
Love reading where you’ve been and where you are going and just LOVE and LAUGH at your wonderful photos!! You must be having the best time!
Can’t wait to hear all the stories we are going to hear from you guys.
Will speak soon.All well here… including the Brak
Jenny
By: Jenny on August 4, 2008
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Hey guys,
Looks like you all are having an amazing time. We wish you a safe journey from the other side of the globe and we’ll follow you by your updates. The pictures are very cool.
Daniel, Gabe, Jason, and Lizzy (the latest edition)
By: Strauss Boys on August 4, 2008
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This is a magnificent initiative. We are all very proud to be associated with you. Moriah Middle School salutes you! Hatzlacha raba. Jeff Cohen and Moriah Middle School
By: Jeff Cohen on August 6, 2008
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Hi Guys
When you head south don’t miss Cape Le Grand N/P near Esperance, it is amazing. You can get through to Balladonia and pick up petrol at Condingup, if this helps.
Love reading the updates.
Keep having a fantastic trip and stay safe.
Maree and Bazz
By: Maree and Bazz Price on August 7, 2008
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Hi Alan, Ben and Jonathan,
Kerry (Erlene’s friend in England) gave a friend of mine, who is visiting UK now, your blog. She sent it to me because we discovered that her husband Kevin Picker is a cousin of the Wahlhauses. Small world!
Wonderful to read about your journeys. What an amazing undertaking. We all wish the best of good luck for safe journeys. You truly are 3 heroes. Behatslacha.
With love from the family in Melbourne.
Emmy
By: Emmy on August 7, 2008
at 10:38 pm
hi guys sorry we won’t make it to Coober pedy. where do you think you’ll be be next Friday?
Find a place to upload we need your photos. We’re on this adventure with you guys – maybe we can get a convoy to meet you outside of Sydney & escort you back safely to DH.
Jen – so proud that your online – now lets get u on facebook!
All our love the Kugels
By: Linda & David Kugel on August 8, 2008
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Hi Guys,
We’re just back from a trip up north to beautiful Yosemite and Sacramento. Must admit that compared to stories of staightening handlebars on trees and picking up tree limbs through boots; driving in a car and staying in hotels made me feel like a bit of a wuss.
Also, Ronni and Shanna met up today! Shanna comes home tomorrow night – can’t wait.
Lots of love to you all.
L
By: Liane Rosenberg on August 11, 2008
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Did you get our comments? It took us about 6 months to work out how to comment. Please let us know.
There’s not much news other than Brakkie got shaved. It’s the coldest winter that has ever been recorded and Brakkie got shaved. She does not look like a dog now but like shawn rat. We have changed her name to Sean. Do you like it? Sharon bought Brakkie a coat. It’s denim with a fur collar. Very in. It keeps slipping – it keeps her head warm and not much else. Brakkie is freezing. Love Maxine
By: Maxine on August 12, 2008
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Well done boys. Wonderful photos. Looking forward to seeing you next week and hearing about the trip. Ride safely. Love always Gran.
By: Marian on August 12, 2008
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Had a wonderful time in Taree with C2C, Ben your idea of the letter to the storytellers has had most wonderful effect, they are so moved when they read the letters.
Brakkie is looking better than the shorn rat, is waiting for you as are all of us. Also looking forward to your talk at B’nai B. One of my bookclub friends asked if I know you. Do I? Have you changed?? Love you the way you are.
By: Peggy Wahlhaus on August 12, 2008
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We are touring in Australia as Pilgims from “world youth day”. we came to worship with our Holy Father. we saw you on the tv and have looked out for the website. This is a amzing tour of your country. we see the deep respect that you have for your dad and the country Australia. you also have great love for the life.
Paulo,Diego < Cam
By: Paulo, Diego,Cam on August 12, 2008
at 11:16 am
Hi
I guess you will not be needing your bedrooms when you come home?We will reserve a place in the garden for the tent or do you want the pavement ?
Love and miss you stax.
Mum
By: mum on August 12, 2008
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Hi Guys – I know that when u packed u didn’t have much room to put stuff but a razor for shaving doesn’t take up much room.
Love as always
The Kugels
By: Linda & David Kugel on August 13, 2008
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Have just managed to access your latest photos. Wow! The ones with the ant-hills (are they ant-hills?) are quite surreal – good for my SciFi story. And am blown over by the one with the sand surf! Were you?
Seems like you will be busy with speaking engagements for the next couple of years. My U3A is on the list. Also, we will need to get publishers for your book.
love and admiration, Peggy
By: Peggy Wahlhaus on August 14, 2008
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The latest series of photos are so amazing that they certainly have inspired us not only to go through the Simpson but to do the Nullabor as well.
Now we have all complemented you guys all along the way but we would also like to pay a huge complement to the girls back at “base DH”
What a great episode we all had of 8 weeks of”Home and Away”!!!
What are we going to do when you back in town!?!!?
Best wishes Mike and Margot
By: mike and margot hurwitz on August 14, 2008
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Am also a bit sad you are heading East. I have loved following the blogs, seeing the photos and reading the posts (special thanks to Ceen).
When you started this extraordinary adventure I think no one had any idea of how many people you would impact and inspire. And how many people would make a difference in your lives (specifically the Simpson Desert heroes – without whom you would have been home six weeks ago…) And a huge salute to Sharon – whose middle name at the best of times is ‘Insomnia’, I can’t even imagine what these past weeks have been like for you.
We are so proud of you all!
By: Liane Rosenberg on August 15, 2008
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So you’re on the home stretch….. what will us armchair adventure addicts do once your journey is completed? You’ll have to plan another one – I hear New Zealand is nice. Only kidding Sharon – can’t wait to see & hear you boys in good old DH.
Love always the Kugels.
By: Linda & David Kugel on August 18, 2008
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Hi Boys, just checked out all your pics and details of your adventure after riding with you last weekend. Had a great time and could listen to your stories for hours. Ill shoot thru some pics I have for you to add to your collection.
Cheers
Greg
By: Greg McCann on August 19, 2008
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Hi Guys, We met you somewhere in the NW of Oz a coupla weeks ago and I was telling you about a book I have..story of 2 guys in a Harley Outfit who rode around in 1929 the hard way then wrote a book about it. The book is called “Around Australia the Hard Way” by Jack Bowers ISBN no. 0 86417 682 1 ..published in 1995 by Kangaroo Press Pty Ltd PO Box 6125 Dural Delivery Centre NSW 2158. Its a geat book..135 pages..with lotsa photos.
Best wishes for a continuing safe trip.
I have scanned the cover of the book plus a map of their route..but I dont know how to email those 2 pics to you ??
Regards Harry
By: Harry Pyle on August 20, 2008
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wow guys
you are amazing
what an adventure
everyone so proud of you
well done
follow your dream
love Jill
By: Jill and Joe Samowitz on August 20, 2008
at 9:55 am
Hi Guys
We saw your bike when we too were doing the Dale Gorge walk. I wrote down the website and it’s taken me this long to look it up. What an adventure you are having. We are one of those couple with a 4WD and caravan – doing it in comfort compared to you and I’m glad!It was freezing that night in Karijini and we were glad to be snuggled up inside our van!
All the best for your travels.
cheers from the Weggs
By: Judy and Rags on September 2, 2008
at 12:21 pm
this looks like and is a GREAT trip guys!!!
gonna do similar next year minus all the desert stuff.
a quick one…why did u choose cloth pannier bags? was it money or function?
when is the next trip
By: morgan on September 5, 2008
at 1:35 pm
hey guys. Top stuff! love your work! Coulda done it on a klr650 though eh! I just looked through ALL your pics, and will one day do somthing similar to your trip, there is so much to see at home in oz. In exchange for the inspiration youve given me to see australia, check out my blog page, http://www.offexploring.com/michaelpr
I will be in touch again down the track to get route info off you if thats ok. See you in oz, unless you might be keen to ride through africa with me next yr????
Let the planning of the next trip begin, its not as hard as it might seem…. just an ocean to cross too
By: Mike Prosser on October 24, 2008
at 7:38 pm
Hey,
I met your dad and brother at Australian Mobile Radio (Homebush) when they where looking at two way comms……I’m the one who said DR650′s –> mad !!!!! Why is it some people (read the un educated) believe bigger is better????
Have a look at what we did – http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=srvmHkZFiZA
Ha
By: Robert Moya - what do I know on December 30, 2008
at 8:29 am
Hi guys, after Arnhem land, Broome around NSW The Flinders RA and the big one, long ways up the Gt divide(from the first bumps to the cape riding the highest points!
I feel a little empty about not doing anything for charity…how do you go about raising money for a worth-while cause like that.?
kind regards Geoff
u are lengends in my books!
By: Geoff w clarke on March 15, 2009
at 10:49 am
Hey guys! Great to hear about what you did, inspiring stuff. Just wanted to know if there was an update blog post or more info about how the trip went, your experiences from it and how the fundraising effort went?
Maybe I didn’t look properly but I coulnd’t find anymore info in this stuff…
cheers guys!
By: the motorcycle gear guru on March 20, 2009
at 3:35 am
Great site Alan! Looks and sounds like it was a really good trip.
By: Steve Crombie on July 2, 2009
at 2:06 am
wow ben I’m so jealous. I wish i could have the same excitement riding around Regent’s Park on my Bicycle! The UK just doesn’t quite do it. And my other half is now freaking out at the thought of me on a bike!
good luck and I’ll try and sponsor you.
Simon
By: Simon Shaer on October 6, 2009
at 9:58 pm
This blog has lots of action and great comments!
By: Peter on February 13, 2010
at 11:01 am
New Ride to Tassie?
Sounds like you’re riding to Tassie, are you going to update this blog?
Looking forward to reading you as we miss home, all the way in Europe on our GS called Francois.
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