A lesson in pursuing a passion, sheer perseverance, and unimaginable possibilities.
Spare Bike to the Rescue
After a 2 hour drive I made it to Kalgoorlie, ready for shows. As I was warming up I noticed something odd happening to my rear brakes. I also learned that I had left my tools back in Melbourne. I couldn’t fix it with the tools that I had with me. This is why I have spare bike!
The issue turned out to be the brake mounting post that had come loose from the frame. An easy fix when you have the right tools.
Crossing the Nullarbor
Null arbor. No trees. Zip. Zilch. Nada. Just little scrubby bushes. It was AMAZING! The SA coastline is absolutely spectacular. The 73m high cliffs as far as you can see. Yes, I check. I flew my drown down to just above the ocean and it was 72m! Oh my!!
Half Way Across Australia
There are no white lions in Kimba. But gee the kids were lovely. They had SUCH a great time during the show and were an incredible charming audience.
It was great to be back at Lock Area School, too. I was there 2 years ago in 2021 and they were thrilled to have me back. The mats were already set up when I arrived and the students were excited with anticipation.
The Best Day in All My Days
Today I was in Whyalla then back up to Port Augusta. Then I travelled all the way back to Kimba. Yes, when touring there is a LOT of travelling. Either you are driving or flying or waiting in airports.
And Bless his little cotton socks. Little Silas came up to me at the end of the show in Port Augusta and told me how much he loved it.
Balaklava and Jamestown, SA
Today was a big day. Lots of driving. And, I was able to go almost straight past the big battery in SA. Last time I took a bit of a detour and was nearly late to the first show. Actually, this was when I went to Burra last year!
The shows went well and I was reminded what it was all about.
Got Any New Tricks?
I was only in Burra at the start of last year. They couldn’t wait to have me back! As I was setting up, one of the students walked past, looked at me and said, I remember you. You were here last year!
Yes, I replied, Yes I was.
Got any new tricks?
… umm
The Start of an Epic Tour that will take me through right through SA and across WA to Perth and Bumbury, down to Esperance and back. Join me
The Tricks That I Should Be Able To Do But Can’t.
Yes, I have been doing tricks on BMX bikes for 37 years. That is a long time. A really long time. And yes, it is pretty cool that I jump on a bike and do a wheelie for as long as I want. Actually, that is pretty awesome! However, there are tricks that I have been trying for years. Seriously, about 7 or 8 years. I have come a long way with these tricks and occasionally I land them. Although I would much prefer to be landing them more consistently, that is for sure!
Inspiring the kids with BMX Flatland Freestyle. Day 3 and 4 of this short tour to NSW with Dennis.
Sending Tyres to Africa!
Nathaniel Lee is a BMX Freestyler from Ghana and is having a terrible time with his tyres. I am going to send him some new tyres, however, postage is very expensive. If you are able to throw in a few bucks, that’d be amazing, and it would mean that he will get the tyres much sooner rather waiting for me to save up the cash. And follow @nathaniellee78 on instagram and say hi!