Cycling Across Australia: Laura Bastioli

This week we are being taken on a bike tour from Melbourne through the centre of Australia. Guest Laura Bastioli shares her experiences on an adventure which has so far taken her to Alice Springs. 

We discuss how she got into bikepacking in the first place, what it was like to see iconic sights like the Great Ocean Road and Uluru, as well as a very challenging time dealing with muddy roads on the Mawson Trail. Laura shares how she has dealt with equipment failures, what it's like to cycle in the sparse Australian Outback and what she is looking forward to as she continues the journey onto Darwin. 

Keep up with Laura's adventure via her instagram page - @basti.onthemove

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Chapters

• 3:54 Early Adventures and Inspiration
• 5:43 Exploring Brazil and Italy
• 13:04 New Zealand - Land of Outdoor Adventures
• 18:07 An Australian Bike Adventure
• 30:57 Challenges and Highlights on the Road
• 36:19 The Beauty of Remote Landscapes
• 41:41 Coping with the Elements
• 47:10 Dealing with Flies in the Outback
• 47:58 Exploring the Mawson Trail
• 56:53 The Infamous Mawson Trail Mud!
• 1:05:33 Bike Troubles and Unexpected Hospitality
• 1:12:05 Journey to Uluru and Reflections
• 1:21:53 Looking Ahead to Darwin