Thomas and I have lauched our new website.
Visit us at www.bumpingheads.com.au
Being Uncaged - Diary of a Biker Chick
Thursday, 18 April 2013
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
64. Video
Alrighty... I am still riding despite all the inactivity. Thomas and I have decided to join effort to launch a new website. It is still currently work in progress but we are nearly 95% there. Hopefully it will be ready just after Easter!
Here's a sneak peek on one of the post...
http://vimeo.com/62152390
Here's a sneak peek on one of the post...
http://vimeo.com/62152390
Sunday, 30 December 2012
63. In Asia...
So... the Mr and I just got back from our holiday in Asia and boy, the things people carry on their motorcycles really did amaze me. It's one thing to hear people say it but it's a totally new experience seeing it first hand.
1) 5 people on a little Honda
2) A food stall attached to a motorbike
3) A live pig on the backseat with the pig flipped on its back.... seriously! How did they even manage to get the pig in that position? Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a snapshot of this but if you go to google images and search "siem reap pigs on motorcycle" you'll see what I mean
4) A live cow being towed by a little Honda - Again, no photo of this but if you imagine a cow instead of sacks in the make shift tow box
5) 3 Queen size mattresses somehow attached to the rear seat of a tiny tiny motorcycle!
They even have motorcycle taxis in Thailand! You gotta love that especially in the bumper to bumper traffic. It can be somewhat scary sitting side saddle without helmet and gear though!
I guess this is it for 2012!! RIDE SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!!
T and I will be back in the New Year with new bikes hopefully pretty soon so stay tune! If all goes well, perhaps a new website where we'll both be blogging together so you guys actually get to see some of T's more exciting rides and some of his gear reviews which would probably suit the majority of the riding population! ;)
1) 5 people on a little Honda
2) A food stall attached to a motorbike
3) A live pig on the backseat with the pig flipped on its back.... seriously! How did they even manage to get the pig in that position? Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a snapshot of this but if you go to google images and search "siem reap pigs on motorcycle" you'll see what I mean
4) A live cow being towed by a little Honda - Again, no photo of this but if you imagine a cow instead of sacks in the make shift tow box
5) 3 Queen size mattresses somehow attached to the rear seat of a tiny tiny motorcycle!
They even have motorcycle taxis in Thailand! You gotta love that especially in the bumper to bumper traffic. It can be somewhat scary sitting side saddle without helmet and gear though!
I guess this is it for 2012!! RIDE SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!!
T and I will be back in the New Year with new bikes hopefully pretty soon so stay tune! If all goes well, perhaps a new website where we'll both be blogging together so you guys actually get to see some of T's more exciting rides and some of his gear reviews which would probably suit the majority of the riding population! ;)
Friday, 16 November 2012
62. Update & Wet Weather Solutions?
Its been just over two months since my last post... Life's been a little busy with my family and work but I'm looking to re-set the equilibrium in the new year.
I have not given up riding... it just hasn't been as regular as I would like it to be but I am still getting out there. Bewteen T's busy schedule and mine, we managed to squeeze in South West Rocks, Tamworth - Country Music Capital and more recently Brisbane. All amazing trips on their own. I will get around to getting thoughts and routes on paper before the new year.
More exciting news, we are both in the market for new bikes... we are very excited so hopefully all works out otherwise we will be back on our 250s - not that they are no good. We have toured a combined 60,000kms in the last year so they are good sturdy bikes! Also, it means my Mr can finally get around to learning to ride so he's been re-booked in for his Ls!!! YAYY!
In the meantime, this weekend will be my last riding trip before I go on holidays. T and I are planning to head up north only to be hit by horrible rainy weather. But... instead of cancelling the trip, we decided to soldier on only because I want to go see something and we thought, what better way to test a couple of wet weather solutions.
1) We have T being the snobby person he is in his bright yellow beemer banana suit and harley overboots. Reviews have suggested that this solution works except it will burn a hole in your pocket and set you back a couple hundred. Not that anything motorcycle related is cheap anyway.
2) Being the shortie I am, I am still too challenged to fit into the smallest banana suit. So... here is my $5 option if you already have a not so functioning wet weather suit and reasonably sturdy non 100% waterproof motorcycle boots. Let me elaborate. My Clover wet weather pants are useless. I get the common wet bum issue and it is disgustingly uncomfortable especially during long rides. I figured the water is coming in through the stitching so I have gaffa taped them up. As for my boots, they used to be waterproof until they no longer are. Slipping a plastic bag over is somewhat dangerous and slippery so I have cut black garbage bags to size and stuck them carefully on the top of my boots aiming to cover all potential water entry zones. It took a total of 10 minutes. Let's see if my solution works. Stay Tune!!
RESULT: There wasn't as much rain as we expected. For what sprinkle there was, T's suit held up as expected. My pants held up too but it still needs to be put to the storm test. The boots should work but the plastic over the top of the boots needs to go higher up under the pants to prevent water seepage.
Thursday, 13 September 2012
61. Frost and Feeding Tigers
And I thought things were starting to get boring...
Route: Sydney - Mudgee - Dubbo - Mudgee Sydney
Total Distance: 800kms
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/kxbd
This trip was an easy ride. Day one was 400kms to Dubbo via Mudgee. The first 150kms was pretty boring but once we were near Mudgee, the scenery changed and it became incredibly beautiful. (I originally had some photos but they were accidentally deleted... looks like a return trip is warranted soon)
We arrived in Dubbo much earlier than expected and found some dirt track to ride on... and this was the result...
As you can tell... we had too much time on our hands. With not much more to do, we decided to call it quits. We found some really good value accomodation and off we went to dinner at Two Doors cafe - Pork Belly was yum and so was their Churros and butterscotch! Definietely worth a visit if you're out that way!
We had a lazy Sunday and only caught up at 7.45am to load our bags and guess what we found... both our bikes were mostly frozen over.
After some defrosting, we headed to Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
We had a couple of commuting options within the zoo... legs, bicycles and an electric cart. After much deliberation, T chose the bicycle and I went for the electric cart only to be told we could actually ride our motorbikes in the zoo! How cool is that!! :)
Route: Sydney - Mudgee - Dubbo - Mudgee Sydney
Total Distance: 800kms
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/kxbd
This trip was an easy ride. Day one was 400kms to Dubbo via Mudgee. The first 150kms was pretty boring but once we were near Mudgee, the scenery changed and it became incredibly beautiful. (I originally had some photos but they were accidentally deleted... looks like a return trip is warranted soon)
We arrived in Dubbo much earlier than expected and found some dirt track to ride on... and this was the result...
As you can tell... we had too much time on our hands. With not much more to do, we decided to call it quits. We found some really good value accomodation and off we went to dinner at Two Doors cafe - Pork Belly was yum and so was their Churros and butterscotch! Definietely worth a visit if you're out that way!
We had a lazy Sunday and only caught up at 7.45am to load our bags and guess what we found... both our bikes were mostly frozen over.
After some defrosting, we headed to Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
We had a couple of commuting options within the zoo... legs, bicycles and an electric cart. After much deliberation, T chose the bicycle and I went for the electric cart only to be told we could actually ride our motorbikes in the zoo! How cool is that!! :)
And the best part of our zoo experience... feeding tigers!! Totally recommded!!
Thursday, 23 August 2012
60. Lake Macquarie
Route: Sydney - Lake Macquarie - Sydney
Total Distance: ~290kms
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/EO5Jf
A rather short half day trip... neither of us had really explored the Lake Macquarie region so we decided to make a trip of it!
It was a beautiful day for riding!! And here's a totally random photo from the day.
Total Distance: ~290kms
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/EO5Jf
A rather short half day trip... neither of us had really explored the Lake Macquarie region so we decided to make a trip of it!
It was a beautiful day for riding!! And here's a totally random photo from the day.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
59. Thunderbolt (Crash Site) Revisted
For those who have been following my blog, you would already know I recently crashed on Thunderbolt way about 20kms before Walcha and a long way from home. Not exactly a plesant experience.
Anyways... I decided to get back on the bike and re-do the trip again... but this time finishing up on my bike instead of the chopper.
Route: Sydney - Putty Road - Dungog - Gloucester - Walcha - Port Macquarie - Anna Bay - Sydney
Total Distance: 1,136kms
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/gqVM
We started the morning reasonably early and headed towards Thunderbolt. Here's some of the amazing scenery down Dungog and into Gloucester.
The trip to the crash site was not what I would call fun and the road condition on Thunderbolt way is terrible - must have been bolted by thunder so many times the surface is an absolute shocker! But still, it was a worthwhile trip. It was beautiful up that way.
We arrived at my crash site around 2pm and "surprisingly", they now have a rough surface sign which wasn't there before.
And for the second time round, I FINALLY made it to the Oxley! I started off the 35km/hr corners very poorly but once I got into the groove of things, the riding picked up and the fun began! I absolutely enjoyed the road. If you have never been here, it is definitely worth the visit at least once!
We arrived in Port Mac slightly later than expected and had dinner at The Corner restaurant. Food was AMAZING - especially their toasted cheese and truffle sandwich!!
I was pretty tired by 8pm and we both decided to call it an early night.
Day 2 was the coastal road home and sand boarding in Anna Bay! It was so much fun!!!
Anyways... I decided to get back on the bike and re-do the trip again... but this time finishing up on my bike instead of the chopper.
Route: Sydney - Putty Road - Dungog - Gloucester - Walcha - Port Macquarie - Anna Bay - Sydney
Total Distance: 1,136kms
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/gqVM
We started the morning reasonably early and headed towards Thunderbolt. Here's some of the amazing scenery down Dungog and into Gloucester.
The trip to the crash site was not what I would call fun and the road condition on Thunderbolt way is terrible - must have been bolted by thunder so many times the surface is an absolute shocker! But still, it was a worthwhile trip. It was beautiful up that way.
We arrived at my crash site around 2pm and "surprisingly", they now have a rough surface sign which wasn't there before.
And for the second time round, I FINALLY made it to the Oxley! I started off the 35km/hr corners very poorly but once I got into the groove of things, the riding picked up and the fun began! I absolutely enjoyed the road. If you have never been here, it is definitely worth the visit at least once!
We arrived in Port Mac slightly later than expected and had dinner at The Corner restaurant. Food was AMAZING - especially their toasted cheese and truffle sandwich!!
I was pretty tired by 8pm and we both decided to call it an early night.
Day 2 was the coastal road home and sand boarding in Anna Bay! It was so much fun!!!
I finished this trip with the biggest smile on my face! Looking forward to the next adventure...
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