Lagalag Exploration

04/02/2017

Roundabout Tasmania: West coast leg, Day 9-10

Two days left to complete the whole circuit. I was thinking of spending an extra 3 days up the Great Western Tiers but i figured I've seen enough farmland and lakes.

Did 117 kms on day 9. I Normally don't cycle that far but the wind was behind me and there are only 2 short hills before Deloraine. The rest was flat.

Also Launceston would then be only 32kms from the campsite.

All good!

G-third Atanque / Larga bikepacker

03/02/2017

Roundabout Tasmania: West coast leg, rest day

Spent three nights at Cradle Mountain. Took a short spin to The park and walked the family friendly circuit around Dove Lake. Hiked up to Marions lookout for a better view. The second day was spent lounging around the camp kitchen having beer and coffee all day long.

G-third Atanque / Larga bikepacker

02/02/2017

Roundabout Tasmania: West coast leg, Day 8

Decided to push for Cradle Mountain and take my rest day there. Two passes to climb today - doable and a relatively short ride supposedly. But I realised on the first climb that I haven't rested for a week. It was a slow grind.

But at least I booked myself a bed at the park - needing a shower. Looking forward to that.

G-third Atanque / Larga bikepacker

02/02/2017

Roundabout Tasmania: West coast leg, Day 7

I decided to skip Strahan and do Anthony Road instead. Again, not the usual touring route but I wanted to see more mountains this time (Strahan is an old coastal town).

Up and down into Queenstown, then another slightly painful climb onto Anthony road. The goal was to reach Lake Rosebery just before Tullah - there should be a couple of nice campgrounds there.

G-third Atanque / Larga bikepacker

02/02/2017

Roundabout Tasmania: West coast leg, Day 6

A pleasant ride to Lake Burbury just 10 kms off Queenstown.

G-third Atanque / Larga bikepacker

02/02/2017

Roundabout Tasmania: West coast leg, Day 5

Except for one hill and a slight headwind, the ride to Derwent Bridge was easy. Took a much suggested gravel route to bypass the main highway.

Just checked out the main attraction which was Lake St Clair, and then crossed the road to the river feeding Lake King William to the south. Spent the night at another campground used by anglers with only a few people around.

G-third Atanque / Larga bikepacker

02/02/2017

Roundabout Tasmania: West coast leg, Day 4

The Florentine road goes through national forest - hence logging trucks. I did not see any.

G-third Atanque / Larga bikepacker

02/02/2017

Roundabout Tasmania: West coast leg, Day 3

Needed to double-back to Maydena today - I wanted to get to Wayatinah via the Florentine valley. Not normally a cycle touring route, but it's gonna save me a lot of k's and hills circling back to the highway.

G-third Atanque / Larga bikepacker

02/02/2017

Roundabout Tasmania: West coast leg, Day 2

A long-ish climb over a hill called the Needles, then down a long unsealed road to Lake Pedder's south. I wanted to look at the Western Arthurs, essentially the gateway into Tasmania's wild southwest where there no roads, just walking tracks which they say are not for the inexperienced. Would love to walk it sometime - today I just want a peek.

G-third Atanque / Larga bikepacker

01/02/2017

Roundabout Tasmania: West coast leg day 1.

Due west from Hobart to a campground just outside Mt Field National park. Experienced Tassie's notorious westerlies (near gale headwinds) today. Lucky the road was flat.

G-third Atanque / Larga bikepacker

15/07/2016

It's been a year from the last tour and our saddle butts are again itching to travel. These images are the reasons why we opt to see the world the slow, two-wheeled way.

15/07/2016

Currently sharing some bike touring photos on our instagram account (lagalagexploration). Check them out, we hope they inspire you to just go and explore.

Leaving our own patch of heaven in Tsuguun Nuur was hard but the excitement of going to the mountains up north is irresistible. Up we go then.

11/07/2015

Starting the first leg of the trip tomorrow- Ulaanbaatar to Tsetserleg. Around 500km, we're hoping to reach Tsetserleg in approx 9 days. Still not decided where to from there but seriously considering going north to Khuvsgul Nuur. Will all depend how things go and if there will be enough time.

11/07/2015

Starting the first leg of the trip tomorrow- Ulaanbaatar to Tsetserleg. Around 500km, we're hoping to reach Tsetserleg in approx 9 days. Still not decided where to from there but seriously considering going north to Khuvsgul Nuur. Will all depend how things go and if there will be enough time.

23/06/2015

Our intro to Burmese life.

27/12/2014

On the road again. The Burma ride is a long delayed trip, much easier now that the country is more open to travelers. Will update as connection allows, enjoy the trip with us!

06/05/2014

A 4-minute edit of the 2-day ride to Sagada through the back roads. Enjoy. Full route map to be posted soon.

This is the continuation of our trip last 2012 that was cut short. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.481625588529708.128424.175302089162061&type=3 It...