Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014 at 08:35
:-) He aims to claim SOLO, not unsupported, even though he has no support vehicle.
Others aim to claim unsupported, but have TWO vehicles travelling with them.
I think he is being modest in his aim to claim, no?
If you read his BIO again, you will note that he is doing several desert cycles before the Canning, and has already done part of one in Australia. So he should have a good idea of his capabilities by the time he gets on the Canning.
This is also probably a good indicator that he is fit: 'I have a strong racing background in cycling. Specifically cycle cross the last 20 years. US champ in age 70-74. (2011) and placed 3rd in the Masters World Championship’s 2012,
Louisville, Kentucky. Racing has nothing to do with touring but it has kept me in very good shape.
Erik also has had in depth conversations with 2013 cyclist Scott Felter and even has his equipment. You don't get better information than from a fellow cyclist who has done it recently. He is also very open to receiving information. We are having ongoing discussions and he is speaking to other cyclists, 4x4'ers and travellers in Australia
I did send Erik an email to explain the last food parcel. It makes more sense that he means
Kunawarritji, but will clarify and update report when I get that information. He is not trying to take ALL his food in one hit. He is upfront about that. There will be a resupply. Still a big effort I reckon.
btw: Happy Camper Gourmet is supporting him on all his desert cycles, not only the CSR.
If you have any specific questions you would like me to direct to him, please feel free to ask and I will do my best to get the answers. :-)
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