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How To Cover Long Distances On your Motorcycle Around Australia.

In this podcast Andy interviews David “Davo” Jones from southern Queensland who has ridden and continues to ride phenomenal distances by motorcycle.

If you’ve ever had a hankering, like I have to do some big days on the bike? You will love this interview. Davo is a very personable bloke who tells it like it is without a big head, and simple matter of fact honesty. You see, all the rides Davo talks about are documented and ratified and that means proven!

How does 1600k’s in 24 hours sound? I know someone else who has done that, big deal, you say?

Then try 2464 k’s in 23 hours 21 minutes

or 4430 k’s in 45 hours 22minutes

or 2724 k’s in 23 hours that’s Darwin to Port Augusta, check it out on a map!

or 6370 k’s in 3 days 22.5 hours

or how about this one! 10,274 k’s in 5 days 21 hours and 17 minutes from Byron Bay in N.S.W to Denham in W.A. and back.

And before you label Dave as irresponsible, reckless and a speeder then you better listen in because Davo tells you how he does it solely with safety and speed limits in mind. In fact he can’t get his ride ratified if the average speed exceeds the posted speed limit.

I was in awe during this interview, Davo knows his stuff and can certainly teach the rest of us a few things, even if it’s as simple as get your bum on your bike more often.

Davo covers, trip planning, tiredness and fatigue, bike communication, lights and spotlights, trip preparation and much much more. I’m sure like me you will be enthralled by Davo’s accounts of his transcontintal exploits across this wonderful country, Australia.

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Davo also runs three websites too, and you can check them out here.

Iron Butt Riding

Long Distance Riding Australia

Kawasaki GTR Club

C’mon! why not review your Motorcycle, Motorbike accessory, your favourite ride or one recently ridden? Simply
send an email to andy@motorcyclemania.com.au with your best contact phone number and a brief outline of the review you’d like to do and I’ll phone you. We’ll set up a time to talk, I’ll interview you and record the phone call (unless you live close by, then I’ll visit). Then publish it on this site.
EASY, and you’ll be famous! Just like Davo.

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Here’s my take on the motorycle journey between Port Augusta and Alice Springs.

I’ve done this route from Port Augusta to Alice Springs a few times now, mostly by bike and a couple of times by car. The route is up the Stuart Highway and goes through these towns: Watch the video for a full rundown on the trip. It is a bit bluury but follow on and you will get it all.

Port Augusta:  Motorcycle Friendly Accomodation

Pimba/Woomera

Glendambo

Coober Pedy

Cadney Park

Marla

Erldunda

Stuarts Well

Alice Springs.

In the video I talk about distances, highlights, things to watch out for and where I usually stay. If your thinking about travelling up this way and haven’t been before I reckon you will get a bit of local knowledge to make your trip planning a bit easier.

If I’ve missed anything or you’d like to know more of something hit the comment button below and give me your comment. Please tell me if you like it?

Simply start the video by hitting the play button. Give it a minute or two to load. The screen will go blank at first. The video is about 13 minutes long. Enjoy.
C’mon! why not review your Motorcycle, Motorbike accessory, your favourite ride or one recently ridden? Simply
send an email to andy@motorcyclemania.com.au with your best contact phone number and a brief outline of the
review you’d like to do and I’ll phone you. We’ll set up a time to talk, I’ll interview you and record the
phone call (unless you live close by, then I’ll visit). Then publish it on this site.
EASY, and you’ll be famous!

Or leave a comment by clicking the “leave a response” link at the bottom of this podcast!