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25.01.2022 How is it possible to drive over 4000kms across Australia and have rain every day and to see virtually no wildlife? Is that a record? Richard.
25.01.2022 Update from support crew, at 2pm Chris has past the 800km mark. This puts him around Frasers Range. He is looking good. Thank you for all the best wishes and encouragement.
24.01.2022 The weather - it has just started raining and Chris has his wet weather gear on and there is a slight tail wind so all is going well, however I have been looking up the weather and it is not looking good, they are predicting 20-40 mm of rain today and 10-20mm tomorrow with a strong head wind on Wednesday so lets hope their forecast is wrong or its going to get really tough for Chris and crew.
24.01.2022 Crew please pass on this message to Chris Robin and Gwen Gentle wish him all the very best and are following him on the web site.
24.01.2022 Thank you all for your kind words today; they brought a tear to my eye which was much better than those I experienced yesterday. Today we were able to smile a bit = probably because we were warm inside a vehicle and not out in the atrocious weather. Chris M
24.01.2022 Road house at Mundrabilla. This shows how much rain Chris and his Crew have had to face in ths last 24 hours.
24.01.2022 Update from support crew, at 2pm Chris has past the 800km mark. This puts him around Frasers Range. He is looking good. Thank you for all the best wishes and encouragement.
23.01.2022 Chris and Crew, You have done a marvellous job in trying circumstances. I thank you all most sincerley for looking after Chris and the effort you all have put in. Richard Marris.
23.01.2022 4000 km in 8 days
23.01.2022 We really can't get away from seeing Chris everywhere! Now on the Bicycles Network Australia website. Richard
22.01.2022 Thank you everyone for your well wishes. Means a lot. Be sure to keep leaving messages during the attempt as the support crew will be passing them on as a cycle along. Chris M
22.01.2022 Chris passed the 1200klm mark at 1.30pm today will be arriving at madura within the next hour or so, rest of crew are doing well, and in good spirits, and all are getting rather wet!!. - Michelle
21.01.2022 We on the support crew are all very excited and are still working away at all the fine details that should help the trip go smoothly. Not may sleeps now!! Richard.
21.01.2022 Keen to let everyone know about the Ocean Ride for MS which is coming up at the end of the month. Should be a nice casual charity ride of either 30km or 50km. Anyone interested is welcome to join me and some of our team. http://www.mswaevents.org.au/Ocean-Ride-4-MS/Flying+Cyclists
21.01.2022 Current weather conditions at Eucla are: Rainfall last 24 hours, 41mm ( this exceeds the total August rainfall for Eucla) Wind, Headwind gusting to 31kph. Expected rainfall next 72 hours 30-60mm. These conditions are obviously not conducive to a record attempt time. Richard Marris.
21.01.2022 Just dropped WOBM van that we are using for the attempt around at Sign-a-rama to get all the decals put on. Will load some photos later. Chris M
20.01.2022 Chris has just past Doodlakine which means he has riden about 220klms. Apart from being very cold all is well. In a further 30klms at Merredin there is to be a crew change, Perth Intergrated Health are going to give Chris a quick check over.
20.01.2022 Just a reminder that tomorrow is ride to work day. So there's no excuses not to drag the bike out of the shed.
20.01.2022 About to jump in the van to head down. Sydney here I come. Chris M
19.01.2022 GOOD NEWS! Guiness have (finally) approved the GPO to GPO route. No headaches of leaving from the coast now. Be at Forrest chase for a Midnight departure THIS Saturday Night to see Chris off. - ASH
18.01.2022 Chris is close to Balladonia and should pass his 1000km mark later tonight - Michelle
18.01.2022 Has been a busy morning. Session at PIHC, collected sat phones/mobiles/modem from Telstra, some water bottles from EmbroidMe and now about to give presentation to the Perth Rotary Club.
18.01.2022 It's good to know I'm not the only crazy person out there, and for Michelle, sad to know that I could be doing this long distance cycling stuff for a while.... "Jack, 86, is getting ready to set out on a 2,500k ride from Townville to Darwin - his cause - to raise money for the RFDS" https://sites.google.com/site/jackgriffin2010/
18.01.2022 It is with my greatest sadness that I advise that last night the decision was made to stop this record attempt.The decision was made by the entire support crew and was unanimous, and was largely based on the attempts number 1 rule of safety. Whilst obviously gutted by the outcome, I fully respect their decision. Chris M. Read full details at www.flyingcyclist.com.au
18.01.2022 Just did a photo shoot with the West Australian. Hopefully will be in Saturday's paper. Chris M
18.01.2022 All support Cyclist and Chris are about to ride the last 150km's into Sydney. The wind is strong from the NW, swinging Westerly. Hopefully a fast run in. -ASH ps- officially had rain on every day of the planned attempt
16.01.2022 Can't Find it? No worries - heres a map
15.01.2022 Have just spoken to the crew by sattalite phone made possible by Telstra Country Wide. Chris is going really well. Chris stopped at midnight for 3 hours to eat, shower and have his 90 minute sleep. He is having a bit of a problem with his knees but I am told nothing to worry about Chris can ride through it. They have also given Chris some extra padding on his seat and he has change to his normal road bike. V Marris
15.01.2022 Goose morning All it's 8.02 and Chris has just passed the 228kms and going well. .....support team
14.01.2022 Had to smile this morning when I heard my star sign on the radio. No joking it was "It is time to spread your wings and fly". Chris M
14.01.2022 Had a call today from Tony Abbott's office, passing on a message that Tony wishes me luck with the attempt. I think he may be looking for some luck too at the moment. Chris M
14.01.2022 Chris stopped pedalling at 1am this morning had a shower,ate and had his 90 minute sleep. At that point he had travelled 600klms. He began his journey again at 4am.Will update soon waiting on commumications from crew. Thanks to Telstra Country Wide for making these communications possible.
14.01.2022 Balladonia 920km@ 6.30pm. Going well no going great. Flying cyclist team
13.01.2022 Had a great session with PIHC Sports Massage Therapist, Colin Chapman, last night. Reckons that I feel in good shape for this point in my preparation.
13.01.2022 Chris left the Perth GPO spot on midnight. The weather was calm and about 13C. Passed him going up Greenmount then again at the Lakes turn off. The van is looking good and stands out well and Chris with his Eyres glasses on with the bug Eyres lights on each glass arm stands out well and obviously gives Chris good vision for riding. Saw a couple of good size roo's on the side of the road as well. Vicki Marris
13.01.2022 General warning for those that may want to be in the support crew in a future attempt (if one occurs) - it may result in you getting married. Congratulations to Scott (crew member) and Erin on their recent engagement. This follows Ash (crew member) and Brooke's engagement, and Chris and Michelle's up-coming wedding. :)
13.01.2022 Did a trial run out of the city last night at midnight. Only road for around 15km but it was hard not to be excited. I think Harry was wanting me to slow down a bit. Less than two weeks to go now. Chris M
12.01.2022 Balladonia 920km@ 6.20pm. Going well no going great. Flying cyclist team
12.01.2022 Has been a busy morning. Had my last session with PIHC, judging Chevron RFDS Spirit of the West Awards and article in today's West (pg 28). About to have a pasta fix, then pick up motorhome. Chris M
11.01.2022 Just had a call from Richard Marris and Chris is just turning into Northam at 3.15am, so he has done remarkably well to get to Northam in only 3 1/4 hours. Vicki
11.01.2022 I'm a Piscean too and don't normally hear the Horoscopes but I also heard that this morning and took it as a good sign. Richard.
11.01.2022 My body is just starting to talk to me again. Legs are still sore but improving, bruising in my hands has almost gone but chafing is still painful. Weight loss on first day of attempt was 1.7kg (hydration was maintained) and another 600gms on the 2nd day. Didn't measure after then. Chris M
11.01.2022 Have just finished packing and a full crew briefing. Have done a TV interview with Channel 7 (look out for it tonight) and have just seen another article on WAtoday. Will now continue eating up, and getting in some more sleep.
11.01.2022 Just a weather update for around Norseman where Chris is situated. 7klm NNW winds and Temp about 14C so he will have a tail wind to Norseman then a cross wind but tending to be behind him. Vicki Marris
10.01.2022 Gave a presentation this morning to the South Perth Burswood Rotary Club. Small group, but an enjoyable meeting who made some generous donations.
07.01.2022 Chris and crew, we at WOBM are really proud of the effort and the time you have put into this great cause. Your commitment and and dedication to this is still inspiring to all of us here - debbie WOBM
07.01.2022 just left Chris going up Greenmount Hill so far so good :) - Michelle
07.01.2022 We are still en route to Sydney by vehicle, and plan to still take the planned route of the attempt. We'll upload photos and details of the attempt, and now the days following, as and when we have internet access. Chris M
07.01.2022 Just had an update from the crew. Last night was pretty tough they had rain for over 3 hours. Chris had a bit of cramping in the legs but with a diet change have got on top of that.Chris is averaging 26klm cycling speed but 21klms average speed with stops etc. They are now situated between Widgiemooltha and Norseman.
06.01.2022 Chris on the road
06.01.2022 http://www.watoday.com.au//perth-cyclist-sets-sights-on-cr
05.01.2022 Testing the Car Suspension for The Upcoming Event (Flying Cyclist Crew)
04.01.2022 Well it has been a little while since we've had much talk of cycling, so what better of a reason than Ride to Work day on October 13. It's as simple as that - if you're in the city you might be able to score a free breakfast, otherwise what a great way to burn off some breakfast. Some more info here www.bwa.org.au/ride-to-work
04.01.2022 Chris had a massage in Merredin from the guys from Perth Integrated Health Clinic and then a full massage further down the road he had a slight problem with one knee. But since the massage and some tapeing Chris is feeling fine and cycling well. The new crew are working hard with lots of railway crossings to deal with. They have passed through Bodallin and going strong. Many thanks to Telstra CountryWide V Marris
04.01.2022 Chris passed the 1200klm mark at 1.30pm today will be arriving at madura within the next hour or so -- Michelle
03.01.2022 We are currently on our way to Kimba and are now on our fifth straight day of rain with no end in sight. Since the attempt was stopped we have actually slowed down in terms of distance covered, so have a few k's to do in the next few days. Chris M
03.01.2022 Just a reminder to everyone that tonight there is a special RPM class on at LeisureLife Vic Park. Cost just $5 (going to the RFDS), starts at 7pm, but recommend getting there around 10 minutes early. Tomorrow night are the good luck drinks at Piney Lakes from 6pm.
03.01.2022 Fundraising for the RFDS continues. Just gave a presentation to the Southern Districts Rotary Club about the attempt and got almost $800 in donations.
02.01.2022 Chris has ridden 1130klms and is between Caiguna and Cocklebiddy. V Marris
02.01.2022 Hi all just had an update from the crew Chris is just out of Norseman. The ride has improved since daylight the weather is overcast but no rain. Chris has requested a hot pie from Norseman but we are probably guessing it might be more than one! Vicki Marris
02.01.2022 Starting to get exciting with less than a week until the record attempt starts. Have today been getting all my gear together today, so that I don't have a last minute rush. Well that's the theory anyway. Chris M
02.01.2022 Chris nanny sends her love and says your doing really well. Stay safe xxx Vicki Marris
02.01.2022 Emma and Chris kept the motivation levels high at tonight's RPM classes at Leisurelife in Vic Park.
01.01.2022 Just about to be on Channel 7 news.
