Katgirl Trip Across Australia 29 Sep 5900km DIRT

[russell culleyMember]

better give the pushie a good workout for next 3 weeks Kat, (you do know that Jetstar flies into Airlie? :laugh: :laugh: )…..just thought i’d mention it….. go you good thing :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Justin WilliamsMember]

Good on you Kat… You’ll Have a Blast!!! :woohoo:

[katrina ratcliffMember]

Only two days left at work and six days before I’m sitting on my bike looking forward to 6000km of dirt, dust, sand and rocks. I must be f##king crazy doing something like this but something inside is driving me forward and I’m just going for the ride.

I’ve been busy doing the last bit of preparations for the trip.

1. I’ve confirmed the bike has arrived safely.
2. Thanks to Allan/Pivot Pegz they replaced my pegs to fit my bike. Will install in Perth.
3. Picked up all my spares from Action Motorcycles in Parramatta
4. After Lotsa & MickP suggestion I’ve picked up and AirHawk cushion to protect by ‘tight’ arse from hitting the seat :laugh: . I’m sure I’ll be thanking the guys at the end of the trip for their suggestion.
5. I’ve bought the new IPOD 16Gb Nano’s that is nice and compact. Spent the last week filling it up with songs. Made sure I put on everything from ACDC, Queen, Australian Crawl, Eric Clapton, Guns n Roses to some quieter music like Dire Straits and Enya for those times at night around the fire looking up at the sky full of stars.
6. Pack the tampons for Adrian when he goes soft on me . He has done next to no preparation for this trip so I suspect he will be hurting from day 1.
7. I’m doing my last gym session tomorrow – ABS. I have to say that the year in training has put muscles in areas that didn’t think there were muscles. I’m probably the most buff I’ve ever been in my life and the boys at the gym have been great with their advice on the appropriate weight training. I’m sure by the end of this trip I’ll have a body that can go into a bikini just in time for summer.
8. The camera is all charged up and got enough memory cards to take video and photo’s.
9. Spent the last two weeks catching up with all my brothers/sisters/mum and dad to say my goodbyes.
10. Packed the drugs for the knee :blush:
11. Packed the OBT stickers for the bike

It feels kind of strange to think that my dreams for the last year are finally going to happen but this wasn’t possible without the support and guidance from many OBT members in particular TB. I have ridden with some amazing people over the last year and it’s been great to hear their experiences.

I’m going to try and txt TB during the trip where possible to provide updates of where I’m at and how I’m going.

Bye for now and hope to see you all at the OBT Xmas party in one piece.

[Jeffrey SmithMember]

Good luck with it Kat, though I’m sure with all your preparations you wont need luck.

[GregMember]

Good on you Kat, have a ball, ride your own ride and be safe. Look forward to the updates and will look out for you at Cameron’s corner if case your lost :laugh:

TB

[Mick PilgrimMember]

Kat, have a great trip.
Looking forward to the ride report.
With the airhawk, just run the minimum amount of air in it to keep your arse off the seat. You’ll work it out.

Good luck :woohoo:

Mickp

[ChrisMember]

Have a good trip Kat.. you’ll be all right!!! Ride safe and we can trade adventure stories over a bundy at the Christmas Party!!

[Cathi MeredithMember]

Go girl!!! I will be living vicariously through you. Can’t wait for the updates.

[simon burkeMember]

Good luck Kat :cheer:
live your dream :cheer:
keep safe

Bol :woohoo:

[Mick DMember]

good one Kat!! :woohoo: Looking forward to your updates. Enjoy the trip and stay safe mate.

Cheers
Mick

[PeterMember]

Good luck and God speed, thats one helluva trip…..would love to do something like that one day.

Its been fun riding with you Kat, stay safe, take lotsa pics and vids, txt regularly. When the going gets tough, remember where you are, sure beats the office !

Cheers.

[Brendon CarreMember]

Have a great trip Kat, You will have a Ball!! Have a beer or two for me at Birdsville to wash that Simpson sand down and keep us up to date with your progress.

[Nick JacksonMember]

Good luck Katgirl, I’m very envious of your trip, have a great time !

Nick

[DeanMember]

Have a great trip my fellow Hornsbianite :laugh: wish it was me going

BTW I saw that you made the latest TBAM page 68 and 70 riding with the Girls down the south coast

Nice article

Be safe

Ollie

[Mark BuntingMember]

Good Luck Katgirl. I hope the trip goes to plan for you.

I’ll still just be sitting home reading all the report wishing it was me

Take lots for pics for us poor buggers stuck at home

Kram

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