 Date and time: 09.10.06 14:01:13
Recived more pic. from Austarlia. Outstanding Erik!!!!! \'\' have to visit Australia som day :-)
see you buddy
Christian
now 50 (sad storry)
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Date and time: 09.03.06 19:57:05
The \'\'Australian Danish Boss\'\' sending more nice picīs from Australia :-)
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Date and time: 09.03.06 13:33:58
Erik sending Pic from Australia
Both pictures are 31Aug06 on the Princess Highway in Sutherland approx 30km
south of Sydney centre
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Date and time: 09.02.06 03:10:36
Hej!
Som for navnt havde jeg en fantastisk tur. Kun 1 punktering, og lidt justering ved styrtojet var nodvendigt. Jeg fik ifolge mine notater kort 14.493 km, men det skal lige gennemgas nojere, da der maske er regnefejl deri.
Mange oplevelser har turen ogsa budt po, mest scrammende var nu som ventet magpierne der i visse omrader er ret agresive i ynglesasonen.
Jeg vender tilbage med en mere detaljeret version om 2 til 3 maneder.
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 09.02.06 02:36:55
Hi!
As mention before I had a fantastic trip. I meet many very nice peoble, and had my fun with the wildlife. I had very little problems with the bike, only one puncture, and some ajustment to the headset on the bike. I have not yet recalculatet my distance traveled, but acording to my dayly notes its around 14.493 km in 69 days. My worst eksperince was as ekspectet the magpies in the last 2.000 km. I was at a point atactet 7 times in just 25 km, some bumping very hard in to my helmet (AHRRR....I get so scared)
A more detaled version will apear on my website in a couble of monts.
A very special thanks to all the peoble who has help me before, under and after the trip!
My wife (webmaster and mental suporter and lifeline on the way)
Australian Red Cross Blood service, and Donercenters along the way. ( provided goodwill on the road and was wery helpfull! Thanks for the wonderfull welcome at the finishline!!
Christian, Did all the picture stuff here (I now have to give this guy some redwine...aaaggh)
Lars and lisa, Acomondation provider before and after the trip, and a very good help for me. This guy Lars even took the train down to Wollongong to follow me in the last 85 km, making sure I didnt miss the last few hills left in Australia too, NICE!
Eugen Shilter, current recordholder on the challenge Unsuportet bikeride around Australia. Providet knoledge and tips, on the way! Followed me the last 40 km in to town, and provided the finish banner, THANKS!
My job, Andelsboligen skejbyvaenge, who let me take 3 months off, and still having the job on my return!!
And the very many peoble who sent pictures and notes along the way, and wrote in my guestbook, I will return to you when I get back to Denmark.
Regards
Erik
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Date and time: 08.31.06 16:55:45
ERIK HAS ARRIVED IN SYDNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Around 1.45pm today.
Photos coming later.
He looks very tanned and tired, and he is pleased to be finished.
Regards
Bonita
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Date and time: 08.31.06 16:48:03
ERIK you made it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-) :-)center>img src=http://www.lonebiker.dk/aus06/fin06.gif>/center>
I am so happy and!! so sorry that it is ending now. Looking forward to see you in the end of September.
Regards
Christian Visby
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Date and time: 08.31.06 13:16:41
Hi
Im very happy to reach Sydney, and with the result. Thanks to everyone for your interest. More later!
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Jeg er meget glad for at have gennemfort denne gang, og i sa god en tid. Tak til alle for jeres intersse! Mere senere.
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 08.31.06 11:42:16
Hi!
Erik finaly arrived Sidney after 69 days on his bike.
The family.
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Hej!
Erik er i mål - ankommet til Sidney efter 69 dage på cyklen.
Familien.
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Date and time: 08.30.06 06:28:52
Hi!
Wollongong now, and yes, I could have done Sydney today too, but only with strugling, and why should I?
Im still miles away from Eugen Shilters amazing 55 days and 11 days ahead of the Danish record, so the last day Im slowing down to disabled speed and will arive at Sydney Operahus at 1 pm tommorow.
If anyone will follow me in to town, I will take the waterfall road. Then you can decide for yourself how far up the road you want to go. There will be some reception at the Donar center with eating, and you are welcome to join there too!
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Er nu i Wollongong, ca 85 km syd for Sydney. Jeg kunne godt have naet Sydney idag, men har ikke lyst at splitte mig selv ad den sidste dag. Der er jo alligevel langt til verdensrecorden pa 55 dage og til den danske record pa 80.
Ellers er jeg meget glad for at det ser ud til at lykkes denne gang, og at jeg kun har en dag tilbage. Mere imorgen!
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 08.28.06 08:42:38
Hi!
Bega now, ekspect to arrive Sydney around noon the 31 of august, if theese ekstreme hills wont get worse (hardly possible)
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Bega nu, Sydney po torsdag middagstid, hvis ikke det bliver mere bakket (nappe muligt)
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 08.28.06 04:53:09
Hello everyone
We have heard from Erik again this morning (updated on www.operationlifeblood.com). He is in Eden on the south coast of the state of New South Wales and expects to be back in Sydney this Thursday. We are planning to meet him and give him a good lunch at the Donor Centre in the city!
He is also coming to Canberra with us on 7 September for National Blood Donor Week.
Here is the latest photograph and story from a local newspaper in Geelong, Victoria, from last Friday (story done last Thursday).
Kind Regards
Bonita
Outstanding news from Bonita :-)
Thankīs
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Date and time: 08.26.06 05:30:45
Hi!
Stratford now. Melbourne was nasty and kosted me half a day probely, but thats the game. Im slowing a bit down, I have some trouble with my right knee, and have to take it easy on the hills.
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Er i Stratford nu. Melbourne var slem at komme igennem. Dojer lidt med hojre kna, sa tar det roligt pa bakkerne. Det bliver ikke til sa mange km sa.
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 08.24.06 17:39:06
Weather Forecasts for Erik the next six days in Australia.
This forecasts is comming from \'\'DMI\'\' in Denmark
Enjoy.... Erik ;-)
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Date and time: 08.24.06 01:35:35
Hi!
Apolo bay now, soaking wet and frezing. Mayby get to Geelong today.
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Er i Apolo Bay nu, dyngvad og frysende, nar maske geelong idag.
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 08.23.06 16:44:54
Once again.
News from Erik, Bonita sending this mail to day;
Just letting you know that Erik has reached Port Fairy, Victoria which is the beginning of the \'Great Ocean Road\' to the west of Melbourne. It means he\'s back in civilisation!!!
He expects to be in Melbourne on Friday.
Regards
Bonita
Thx Bonita
Christian
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Date and time: 08.21.06 18:34:19
Hi all.
Bonita has send this from Adelaide.
We have heard that Erik was in Adelaide this morning. We anticipate some coverage of his visit in the local paper and, if so, we will send a copy through.
Regards
Bonita
I recived the mail from Bonita Sunday evening, and she send a PDF with this news from the lokal news.
Thankīs Bonita
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Date and time: 08.21.06 08:12:02
Hi!
Kingston now, good tailwind today.
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Er nu i Kingston, havde en god rygvind, sa det gik let.
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 08.20.06 09:49:20
Hi!
Arrived Adelaide.
Sorry - for the next week there wil be no progress in the map - i does not mean, that Erik does not make progress.
The family.
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Hej!
Ankommet til Adelaide.
Den næste uge, vil der af forskellige årsager desværre ikke ske opdatering af kortet. Erik arbejder sig frem alligevel
Familien.
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Date and time: 08.19.06 13:34:29
Hi!
Erik phoned from Snowtown. He is now in magpieterritory. Attacted only once just after he passed Port Augusta - but a lot of magpies are waiting in the trees.
Tomorrow he should arrive Adelaide.
The family.
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Hej!
Erik ringede i morges fra Snowtown. Han er nu i magpie-område og blev angrebet en ankelt gang efter at have passeret Port Augusta. De er masser af magpies, men heldigvis sidder de fleste bare i træerne og kigger.
Han regner med at nå Adelaide i morgen søndag.
Familien.
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Date and time: 08.18.06 20:50:20
Hi!
Erik arrived Wyalla today, as planned.
The family.
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Hej!
Erik er ankommet til Wyalla som planlagt.
Familien.
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Date and time: 08.17.06 07:35:35
Hi!
Tumby bay now, hopefully Wyalla tomorow.
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Er nu i tumby bay, og regner med at na Wyalla imorgen.
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 08.16.06 17:54:55
Hi everybudy
Webmaster has made this littel teaser for Erik.
Donīt forget too give blood!! and come back for more news in the last few weeks off Erikīs journey Around Australia
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Date and time: 08.16.06 04:53:54
Hi!
Note!
You can read other peobles comments by clicking on the comments link and chose *read* on the upper right corner!
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
OBS!
Det er muligt at lase andres commentarer ved at klike ind pa comments linket og derefter klike pa *read* i overste hojre hjorne.
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 08.16.06 04:49:19
Hi!
Ellison now, had a strong tailwind to here, but am feeling tired, so I didnt continue to Port Lincoln as I would have done if I feelt strong.
South Australia has more smooth roads than Western Australia, and im surpriced how little trafic there is down here on the west coast of Eyre penninsula.
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Er nu i Ellison med god hjalp af en stark medvind. Jeg modstod fristelsen til at fortsatte til Port Lincoln da jeg tror jeg har godt af en hviledag.
Vejene her er ret gode og ikke sa trafikerede, sa det er ret behageligt at cykle her.
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 08.15.06 07:38:06
Hi!
Streaky Bay now, tommorow only 125 km to Ellison due to lack of acomondation furter on. Finally I seem to get that half day off I have been longing for so long.
Nullarbor took 120.14 hours, is that a record Eugen??
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Er i Streaky Bay nu, westkysten af Eyer halvoen. Imorgen bliver kort da jeg kun skal til Ellison, 125 km vak, da der ikke er overnatnings muligheder langere nede.
Glader mig til en halv dag, da jeg er ved at vare ret trat. Der har ikke varet nogen nemme dage siden Carnarvon, et ukent antal dage siden. Men ellers syntes jeg da selv det gar godt!!
Ka i hygge jer!!
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 08.14.06 18:05:28
News from Bonita about Erik.
Hello everyone
We have heard from Erik again. He was at Norseman in Western Australia on Friday, ready to cross the Nullarbor Plain - which is desert. Flat red earth. Quite beautiful because of the colours, but also vast.
I did not talk with him as I did not hear the phone, but he said in the message he was well. He is expecting to be in Adelaide by the end of this week.
Regards
Bonita
This mail was recived Monday Morning :-)
Thanks Bonita :-)
Christian
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Date and time: 08.13.06 09:59:12
Hi!
Erik arrived Nullarbor roadhouse. He has now biked 11.113 km.
He is in good health and good spirit.
The wind has changed severel times during the day - funny - well i did not matter - there was not so much of it and most of it was a kind of tailwind.
The family.
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Hej!
Erik er ankommet til Nullarbor Roadhouse. Han har nu cyklet 11.113 km.
Han har det fint og ved godt mod.
Vinden har skiftet mange gange i løbet af idag - besynderligt - men pyt - der var ikke så meget af den - og det meste var en slags rygvind.
Familien.
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Date and time: 08.11.06 22:43:31
Hi!
Erik just passed Cocklebiddy. He is mooving on in a very strong wind - and it certainly is not at tailwind.
The family.
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Hej!
Erik er nu i Cocklebiddy.
Det blæser rigtig meget - modvind/sidevind, så han venter rigtig meget på den lovede ændring i vindretningen.
Familien.
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Date and time: 08.09.06 09:23:05
Hi!
I arrived from Denmark to Albany around 6 am, looked at the trees bending ind the strong wind, the dark clouds, and thought that if there ever should be a good reason to take a rest day, it would be here. I would be facing a half headwind as the road up to Jerramunup was bending in to the wind. However, I pushed on, feeling strong, and it turned out to be not so bad as I had shelter from the wind by the woods, the last half being the worst though.
Next morning still strong wind, looking good for the mega leg to gibson 292 km away as the road from Jerramunup is going east. After 50 to 60 km however I dicided to stop at Ravensthorpe because the many ups and downs and the woods spoled the use of the tail wind, so started to slow down and enjoy the lanscabe. Arrived at 9.50 am.
Was on the road again at 10.18, panik was in my face, as it turned out to be no acommondation in town, all full because of a mine project nearby. I suddenly had to ad 176 km to the days figure.
I made it to Gibson, mainly because of the good tailwind and the landscabe had flattend out, so it was fast going.
Am now at norseman, and will enter the nullarbor tomorrow. Hope the wind will not repeat last times strong headwind.
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Er nu i Norseman, po tarsklen til nullarbor, det skal nok blive hyggeligt
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 08.07.06 21:30:13
Charmaine..... from Australian Blood Center in Perth..!!
Sending this mail..
Hello,
My name is Charmaine and I work in the Marketing Department for the Australian Red Cross Blood Service in Perth. Erik arrived at our Perth Donor Centre on Friday 4th of August, around lunchtime. He didn\'t spend much time in the city / middle of Perth, before hopping on his bike again and heading south, where he was planning to stop in Rockingham overnight. Please find some photographs attached, which were taken on Friday.
I wish Erik all the best with his world-record attempt. Thank you for supporting the work of the Australian Red Cross Blood, and helping our organisation raise awareness of the importance of voluntary blood donors.
Kind regards, Charmaine
Charmaine Shaddick
Marketing and Communications
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
290 Wellington Street
Perth WA 6000
Tel: 08 9421 2851
Fax: 08 9421 2806
Mob: 0409 106 129
Australian Red Cross Blood Service - Dedicated to Transforming Lives.
Charmaine!!!
Off cause ...
Here is \'\'the pic\'\' from Perth..
Charmaine... Thankīs ..And I`am sure
Erikīs Journey around Australia will give some help.. :-)
Regards
Christian
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Date and time: 08.06.06 17:46:45
Erik was in Perth Blood Center
Recived from Bonita ..Thx :-)
Hartmut and Karin; Speak to Erik on the road, and sending pictures from \'\'the day\'\' Thx :-)
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Date and time: 08.06.06 11:17:58
Hi!
Im back in Denmark now!
Yes Eugen, its going very well these days. I guess its not having to tow 10 liters of water and the camping gear that make the different. When I was in Perth i asked for an easy way out of town, and was told there was a bike path along the entire freeway, and there was, so easy going there. The Bunbury / Denmark leg has been very hilly, but that was ekspektet. Dont know about tommorow, Im keen on taking a rest day in Albany, but we will see!
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Hej, ja sa er jeg tilbage i Danmark!
Eller rettere byen Denmark i det aller sydligste sydwest Australien. Bunbury/Denmark strakningen var ekstremt bakket sa leger lidt med tanken at snuppe en feriedag i Albany, men vi far se!
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 08.03.06 20:25:50
Hi!
Today Erik arrived Cataby, 40 km. south of Badgingarra. He had expected a lot of villages on his way, but what he thought would be villages seems to be roadhouses. It is possible though to buy plenty of food. He feels well and is in good spirit.
Yesterday he made an interview with a Danish/Australien radiostation and a newspaper.
The plan for tomorrow is o arrive and pass Perth (162 km. away from Catady).
The family.
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Hej!
Så er Erik nået til Cataby 40 km. syd for Badgingarra. Det går planmæssigt. Han har det godt og er absolut ved godt mod. Har lige haft 3 rigtig gode dag med 245 km. i gennemsnit pr. dag. Havde regnet med at møde adskillige små landsbyer på ruten. Disse viste sig at være Roadhouses i stedet. Heldigvis er der gode muligheder for at købe mad.
I går lavede han radiointerview med Dansk/Australsk radiostation og et interview med en avis.
I morgen går turen til - og helst forbi Perth 162 km. fra Cataby.
Familien.
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Date and time: 08.02.06 20:06:58
Hi All!!
This evening I recived new pictures from Erik..
I dont know what to say.. but..it is outstanding!!
Erik Take care!!!
Danish Now..Sorry!!!
Med den yderste respekt
Christian.
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Date and time: 08.02.06 16:44:18
Erik on the road ;-)
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Date and time: 08.01.06 20:31:34
Blood and Tears.
That Guy (Erik) I must say!!! Outstanding!!!
Nice pic from Australia..
Herligt!!!! :-)
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Date and time: 08.01.06 18:27:58
More pictures from Erik.
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Date and time: 08.01.06 17:31:09
Hi all.
I got a lot of news from Australia.
Take a look, and enjoy ;-)
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Werner is follow Erik in his projekt and want too ride with him into Perth!!
Got this mail from him.
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Hi Christian,
My name is Werner and I live in Perth, Western Australia. About 3 weeks ago, I came across Eric\'s Web side and since then, I follow his process with great interest everyday.
I was born in Switzerland many years ago ( I\'m the same age as Eric ) . Been living now for 9 1/2 years here in Perth and before that in New Zealand for 18 years. As I\'m also a keen Cyclist, I wonder, when Eric arrives here in Perth, as I would love to meet him and maybe cycle with Eric into Perth or help him on the way out of Perth again. Do you know, which way he is cycling into Perth, as there are a couple of routes he could take.
I\'m looking forward to hear from you
Kind regards
Werner Fischer
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This mail come from Bonita from Australian Blood Center.
We spoke with Erik yesterday around 3.00pm our time (Monday). He was in
Carnarvon, Western Australia, and hopes to be in Geraldton between tomorrow
evening and Thursday morning depending on the weather. I could not tell you
before this as our e-mail has been not working.
We have no more photos of him since the one we sent you from Townsville a
few weeks ago. He is in a very remote part of Australia.
Regards
Bonita
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Date and time: 07.31.06 20:55:33
Erik!
Sorry all!!
I have to change to Danish now.
Erik!!
De billeder som jeg har fået ligger her nu. Så!! hvis der er flere så send dem til mig, så kommer de på med det samme..
Jeg ved at at der var lidt \'\'Delay\'\' Dette skyldes at jeg fik et Virus angreb mens jeg var i Italien, men!!!! alt er ok nu, så hvis der mangler noget, så kom med det.
Du ser squ godt ud efter de mange km, og jeg kan forstå at du er \'\'Fit fore Figth\'\' herligt.
All.!!!
This message was only aīsmall converse between Erik and Webmaster. Hopefully everbuddy will se some nice pic. from now on.
Soo if!! you have pictures from Erikīs journey..Plz send them to mee on this adress
viscall@telia.com
Regards
Christian Visby/TVB
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Date and time: 07.31.06 10:13:44
Hi!
Thanks to Bruce for your great engagement
Remember to donate Blood everyone!!
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Hmmm.... hvorfor kun billeder fra de forste 5 dage??
Husk at donere en sjat blood!!
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 07.31.06 07:47:43
Hi!
Carnarvon. Had some bad days, I knew this was an area to be carrefull, and still I manage to run out of almost everything. Am on recovery now and ekspect to be as new again tommorow. Mayby Billabong, 250 km if the wind wil be nice for a change. Had my first flat on the Roebuck/Sandfire leg. Changed rear tire at Forteque and 7551 km. There only remain about 7000 km, so the new tire should get me to sydney.
Now...how was it?
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Carnarvon. Det lykkedes mig at lobe tor for nasten alt, sa jeg bruger resten af dagen til at lade op med mad. Maske Billabong roadhouse imorgen, 250 km ca.
Hvordan er det nu man gor....?
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 07.30.06 15:26:55
Hi!
Today Erik arrived to the Minilya Roadhouse 140 km. north of Carnarvon. He will spend the rest of the day eating. It has not been possible to buy deasent food the last 3 days - only hotdogs and cakes. Not even milk was possible to buy. Bad luck - they were out of cola.
He also needs a good night sleep. He did not sleep much last night becouse of rain (his mosquitonet is only protecting against mosquitos - not rain)
Tomorrow he will make a short day - only the 140 km. to Carnavon, where he will do some shopping and most importand - buy some propper food.
After Carnavon he dicided to leave his tent and mospuitonet. It was a good investment in the hot part of Australia, but he i now biking south - lower temperatures and more rain.
The family.
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Hej!
Erik kom idag til Minilya Roadhouse ca. 140 km. nord for Carnarvon. Der vil han bruge resten af dagen på at få noget ordentligt mad, hvile og en god søvn. Han har nu i 3 dage levet af hotdogs og kager - da det var eneste udbud undervejs. Ikke engang mælk var det muligt at købe - og lige så slemt - næsten - der var udsolgt af cola i går.
Myggenettet beskytter mod myg og kryb - men absolut ikke mod regn. Derfor blev det ikke til meget søvn sidste nat.
Han har besluttet at turen i morgen skal være de ca. 140 km. til Carnavon, hvor der skal købes rigtigt ind igen af ordentlig mad - ikke mindst det meget savnede havregryn.
Han har besluttet at efterlade telt og myggenet. Han kører jo mod koldere og mere regnfulde egen, hvor det ikke længere er tilstrækkeligt til overnatning. Der vil heller ikke længere være langt mellem overnatnings- og indkøbsmuligheder.
Familien.
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Date and time: 07.28.06 20:39:44
Erik sending more pictures!!
Nice pictures from Austarlia! Letīs hope the bike is ok now, and Erik will have \'\'The Force\'\' to continue.
You are looking good \'\'Dude\'\'
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Date and time: 07.28.06 17:26:15
Hi.
There was some problem with the first upload off pictures.
But! here they are.
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Date and time: 07.28.06 17:17:17
To day i recived pictures from Erikīs journey around Australia.
Erik still looking good, and seems to have som fat left to rest off the trip. ;-)
Take care Buddy.
Webmaster/CV
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Date and time: 07.28.06 17:04:24
Webbmaster information.
This News and Picture is comming from Bruce Muller in Townsville QLD
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Where\'s Danish Blood Donor Erik Straarup?
Good Morning,
On Tuesday, 4th July, Erik Straarup a blood donor from Denmark cycled through Townsville on his challenge to cycle around Australia in an attempt to break the Danish record of 80 days. Erik, 52, took off from the Sydney Opera House on 24 June and, aims to complete the epic journey under 80 days - the Danish record for cycling around Australia.
Erik celebrated his 52nd birthday on the 5th July with, a Danish pastry bought from an Ingham bakery as he cycled north. Erik has been encouraging all whom he sees to call 13 14 95 to give blood along the way. He has also been promoting the Australian Red Cross Blood Service \"Operation Lifeblood\" which comes to an end on the 31st July.
To track Erik\'s progress, log onto his website with the following links:-
Erik\'s Website Diary link:- http://www.lonebiker.dk/EHJEM/index.html
Erik\'s Progress map link:- http://www.lonebiker.dk/progres.htm
Where\'s Erik?
24 July, 10.30am, Broome, WA
20 July, 2.00pm, Halls Creek, WA
12 July, 5.15pm, Soudan Roadside Rest area 135K west of Camooweal, QLD
11 July, 9.00am - Mt Isa, QLD
10 July, 2.20pm - Cloncurry, QLD
5 July, 9.45am - Ingham, QLD
4 July, 2.30pm - Townsville, QLD
3 July, 10.30am - Proserpine, QLD
30 June, 5.00pm - Rockhampton, QLD
28 June, 6.00pm - Nambour, QLD
28 June, 6.20am - Paradise Point, QLD
27 June, 11.00am - Broadwater State Forest, northern NSW
26 June, 5.15pm - Grafton, NSW
24 June, 8.15am - Sydney Opera House
Thank you for your vital support as we make the final count down of Operation Lifeblood. Townsville\'s challenge was to encourage 1,000 new donors to roll up their sleeves for the very first time between the 1st May and the 31st July.
The number of new donors for the Townsville Region at our last tally was 781. Can we do it? With your help we can. Log onto our campaign website for further updates at www.operationlifeblood.com
(Pictured, Erik Straarup on his arrival on the 4th July, at the Douglas Donor Centre)
Best Regards
Bruce
Bruce Muller
Liaison Officer
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
100 Angus Smith Drive
Townsville QLD 4814
Tel: 07 4796 3944
Fax: 07 4796 3198
Mob: 0411 500 221
Australian Red Cross Blood Service - Dedicated to Transforming Lives.
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Date and time: 07.27.06 07:24:38
Hi!
Erik phoned from Whim Creek,where just arrived about noon west Australian time.
He is doing weel, and planed to bike a bit more today. At Whim Creek he biked 7.259 km. - remaining 51 km. and he biked half way of his planed trip.
The temperatures are on the way down. Today \"only\" 30 degrees Celcius.
There is not many trees, so he planed to camp on a restplace with table and benches under roof. I think he will use a table or a bench as a bed.
The family.
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Hej!
Erik ringede kl. 6.50 dansk tid - West Australs middag - fra Whim Creek. Han har det godt og regner med at cykle lidt længere idag. Han mangler nu 51 km. i at være nået halvvejs.
Temperaturerne er på vej ned. Idag \"kun\" 30 grader.
Der er ikke mange træer i området, men rastepladser med borde og bænke under tag. Han regner med at sove under et sådant tag - på et bord eller en bænk.
Familien.
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Date and time: 07.26.06 18:06:31
BRUCE FROM;
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
100 Angus Smith Drive
Townsville QLD 4814
SEND NEWS FROM THE LOKAL NEWSPAPER
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Date and time: 07.25.06 08:10:31
Hi!
Erik arrived this morning (at noon West Australien time) Sandfire Roadhouse. A place with a lot of peacocks and what they are leaving behind them all over the place. Cockroaches and flees might be there as well, but a very nice person to run the place.
Erik biked 6.862 km so far.
Temperatures at noon is 33 degrees Celcius. Temperatures at night about 10 degrees Celcius. Erik do not feel good in those high temperatures, so he starts biking about 1 o\'clock at night.
On his way to Sandfire Roadhouse he met another snake on the road. He thougt it might be dead, but it raised its head just when he passed it. No danger - it was big, but slow and dizzy.
The family.
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Hej!
Erik ankom ca. 6.30 (ved middagstid, Vestaustralsk tid)til Sandfire Roadhouse. Etsted med påfugle og deres efterladenskaber overalt - og lidt kakkerlakker og lopper i tilgift, men en meget flink mand driver stedet.
Erik har nu kørt 6.862 km.
Dagtemperaturerne er ca. 33 grader og nattemperaturerne omkring 10 grader. Erik har derfor valgt at cykle så meget som muligt om natten. Han starter omkring kl. 1 - og stopper så, når det bliver for varmt. Har ved Sandfire Roadhouse nu overstået det sidste lange stræk. Resten af turen ligger byer og Roadhouses noget tættere. Der vil blive god mulighed for overnatning og indkøb. I løbet af en uges tid vil temperaturerne også dale en del.
På vejen til Sandfire Roadhouse mødte han en slage mere, som lå på vejen - en stor en - nok omkring 130 cm. lang. I begyndelsen så den meget død ud, men rejste hovedet langsomt og dovent, da Erik passerede. Ingen af dem nåede at blive bange.
Erik melder alt vel.
Familien.
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Date and time: 07.24.06 03:03:48
Hi!
Am at Broome now, the bike at the bikestore to a minor fixing. 10 oklock meeting with newspaper at the red cross center, and then back to Roebuck and hopefully another 70 or 80 km down towards Sandfire roadhouse before night.
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Er i Broome nu, cyklen i cykelbutik for mindre rep. Modes kl 10 med avis ved red cross center. Derefter tilbage til Roebuck og forhabentlig en 70 til 80 km ned ad vejen til sandfire roadhouse, 285 km vak for nat.
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 07.23.06 10:57:59
Hi!
Erik phoned this morning from Reebuck. (Australien afternoon). He is doing well and he just had the most wonderful bath - first bath since Mataranka about a week ago. No wonder he enjoyed his bath. He must have smelled like ...
Tomorrow he will do some shopping in Broome, and after that he will be on his way south.
Temperatures are 32 degrees Celcius and Erik thinks thoose high temperatures will last another week.
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Hej!
Erik har i formiddag ringet fra Reebuck. (Australsk eftermiddag - tidsforskellen i øjeblikket ca. 6 timer). Han har det godt - og har netop nydt et yderst tiltrængt bad. Sidste bad var i Mataranka for ca. en uge siden. Han må efterhånden have lugtet som et rovdyr.
I morgen går turen til Broome, hvor han skal proviantere til turen sydpå. Fra Broome går turen stik syd. Temperaturen er i øjeblikket 32 grader om dagen - og Erik regner med, at det vil vare ved en uges tid endnu.
Familien.
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Date and time: 07.22.06 07:31:43
Hi!
Erik has arrived Fitzroj Crossing. His message was send 2006.07.22 13.32 p.m.
The family.
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Hej!
Erik er ankommet til Fitzroj Crossing. SMS-besked er sendt 22.7.2006 kl. 13.32 - vestaustralsk tid.
Familien.
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Date and time: 07.21.06 07:23:57
Hi!
Tonight - danish time - Erik passed Halls Creek. At Halls Creek he has biked 5.933 km.
The family.
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Hej!
I nat dansk tid var Erik i Halls Creek. Ved Halls Creek har han nu kørt 5.933 km.
Familien.
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Date and time: 07.19.06 06:20:15
Hi!
Kununurra at 12.09 local time. Was wondering why I didnt see as many dead kangeroos on the road laterly, but think I got the answer! Saw a grasmover in work and the worksman pulled dead roos of the road and just blended them.
Saw my first live snake yesterday, nearly drove it over.
Im going about 50 km furter down the road today, and find a sleeping spot.
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Er i Kunnunurra nu 12.14 lokal tid. Har spekuleret noget po hvorfor der ikke la sa mange dode kanguroer po og langs vejen mere! Tror jeg fandt svaret da jeg sa en vejarbejder blende en i hans grasslamaskine.
Sa min forste levende slange igar, var lige ved at kore over den.
Fortsatter ca 50 km videre idag og finder et sted langs vejen at overnatte.
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 07.16.06 06:18:15
Hi!
Am at Mataranka now, and will get my clothes washed here if possible. The next 6 to 8 days vil be roadside/restplace camping, so it will be good to have some clean clothes to change to.
I should be in Katerina 9 or 10 am tommorow, and will visit the bikeshop to get another spare tire, just for safty. I havent yet changed tire, but the rear bike tire is showing signs of wear. Havent had a punkture yet, and actualy havent pumpt the rear one since Sydney.
Might buy a new saddle in Karherina, as the one used now looks a little tired.
G,night
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Er i Mataranka nu, jeg vil se om jeg kan fo mit toj vasket et sted, da jeg sikkert for 6 til 8 overnatninger i vejsiden/ reststop area.
Regner med at suse ind i Katerina imorgen ved 9 . 10 tiden. Der vil jeg besoge en cykelbix, for at fo et ekstra dak, da den bagerste er ved at vare slidt. Vil muligvis ogsa kobe en ny saddel, da den jeg har virker noget slatten.
Har ingen punteringer haft endnu, so det er jo heldigt!
G,nat
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 07.14.06 06:31:53
Hi!
Reach Renner springs at 14.15 pm. The weather is completly different from what it was 4 years ago. Rain sometimes and 8 to 10 degrees lower tempreture.
Working well with my mosquitonet and sleeping bag, that is when its not raining, as it did last night. Had to hurry pak down in the middle of the night and hit the road again. Have sleept the last 3 night in the open, so am taking a motel romme, to get smelling a little better.
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Er nu i Renner springs. det virker fint med mit myggenet og sovepose, det er rart at vare uafhangig af overnatning. Det virker dog knap sa godt nar det regner, som i nat. Da matte jeg lige lynhurtig pakke sammen, og kunne sa ligesagodt kore videre. Ser frem til at overnatte po motel inat efter 3 dage i vejkanten. Det forbedrer nok ogsa lugten lidt, jeg er helt klistret af sved og af at have det samme toj po nu i 5 dogn.
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 07.12.06 02:45:59
Hi!
Just a short one, am at Camoowheel now at 10,30 am. Got partly fixed bike in MT Isa, and bought sleepingbag and a mosqitonet, so im camping again. All weel and heading out towards Baqrkly now.
Send a picture cd home to famely from MT Isa, SO THERE MAY BE MOR PICTURES IN FUTURE!
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Learn English
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 07.11.06 18:01:38
Jeg fik denne mail i dag fra Bonita. Hun er en af kontakt personerne i Australien,som i kan herunder har Erik bare et service stop, og vi venter på han starter op igen :-)
Mail from Bonita;
I spoke with Erik this morning (about 9.15am our time) and he is in Mt Isa,
far west Queensland. He is well but needed to stop for a little while for a
repair to his bike.
Regards
Bonita
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Date and time: 07.10.06 07:09:26
Hi!
Am at cloncurry now, and in good spirit plan to do some needed stuff in MT Isa tomorrow, so it will be a short day. That dosent bother me though, as I has some km in the bank. I have no intention to do more than 200 km pr day average, so I can take it easy when I feel like it. Lots of Roadtrains today!
To Eugen:
6 hours from Milla Milla to georgetown??? now how did you come up with that figure??
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Tager lige en slapper i MT Isa imorgen, der er jo km po kontoen, og jeg har ingen planer om at kore mere end 200 km om dagen i snit.
Mange roadtrains idag!
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 07.09.06 12:48:18
Bruce Muller from Australian Blood Center in Townsville has send pictures from the day Erik visit him on Australian Blood Center.
Thanks for this morning\'s interview on ABC Radio. It will go to air on 630 AM band tomorrow morning approx 7.45am.
Best Regards
Bruce
Bruce Muller
Liaison Officer
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
100 Angus Smith Drive
Townsville QLD 4814
Tel: 07 4796 3944
Fax: 07 4796 3198
Mob: 0411 500 221
Australian Red Cross Blood Service - Dedicated to Transforming Lives.
Han ser stadig godt ud ham Lonebiker
Lonebiker still looking good :-)
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Date and time: 07.09.06 09:53:35
Hi!
Erik spend the night at the Burke & Wills roadhouse. He starts biking in the early morning. There i no trafic but a lot of kangaroos. They remain in the middle of the road til he is biking within 5 m. of them. Amasing. A lot of dead kangaroos as well. Killed by trafic.
Erik is doing well and in good health. He biked 3.472 km so far.
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Hej!
Erik er nu kommet til Burke & Wills roadhouse, hvor han har overnattet (standarten absolut dalende). Stedet er opkaldt efter 2 opdagelsesrejsende.
Starter en ny cykeldag ca. kl. 3 om morgenen. Der er næsten ingen trafik, men en masse kænguruer. Nogle af dem bliver på vejen til han er nærmere end 5 m. inden de flytter sig. Fantastisk. Der er også en masse døde kænguruer, som er dræbt i trafikken. Også en del trafikdræbt kvæg.
Det går fint og Erik har det godt. Han har nu cyklet 3.472 km.
Familien.
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Date and time: 07.09.06 09:18:10
Erik fik en snak med \'\'Zanne\'\' fra Radio SBS i Australien den 1-7-06
Around Australia in under 80 days: 1.7.2006
The Danish adventurer, 51-year-old Erik Straarup loves bikeriding. He took off from Sydney on June 17 on his way around Australia. His only baggage is a small trailer carrying his necessities and a small Danish flag. He also wears a t-shirt that sponsors a worth-while cause. Erik has been a blood donor for many years and he is supporting the Australian Red Cross Blood Service\'s Operation \"Lifeblood\" during his trip. He talks to Zanne Mallett about his love of bikeriding and his desire to beat another Danish bike team\'s record of 80 days around Australia. Follow his trip on his website: www.lonebiker.dk
Link til programmet
http://www9.sbs.com.au/radio/language.php?news=sport&language=Danish
Interview is in Danish and you must have Real Player.
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Date and time: 07.07.06 07:22:14
Hi!
Arrived at Georgetown 2.30 pm. Staying at caravanpark, and if the wind still is in my back tommorow I might reach Normanton.
Aim to start out at midnight.
And I also keep telling peoble its NOT the world record im trying to break(55 days belonging to Eugen Schilter!!) Its only the Danish record of 80 days.
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Andkom til Georgetown kl 2.30 med hjalp af en god medvind. Vil forsoge at no Normanton imorgen, hvis vinder bliver i det hjorne.
Satser po at starte ud ved midnat.
Det er IKKE en verdensrekord jeg vil slo, kun den Danske po 80 dage.
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 07.06.06 18:41:05
News from North Australia.
Lonebiker in Local News.
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Date and time: 07.06.06 00:42:25
Hi!
Making slow progress so far today, the Palmerston highway is VERY hilly, but also ekstemly beautifull. Must on the road again, see you
Milaa Milaa 8.36 am
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Lige en hurtig. Har brugt morgenen til at bestige en del af Palerston highway der gor over great dividing range. Her er meget bakket men ogso utrolig smukt.
Mo videre, ses!
Milaa Milaa 8.36 am
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 07.05.06 12:24:30
Hi!
Erik arrived Innisfall today - day 12. - He has now biked 2.626 km.
When he passed Townsville he payed at visit to the Red Cross Donor Center. The newspaper and television was there to welcome him.
This morning he made an interview on Australien Radio ABC.
He is doing fine - in god health an in good mood.
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Hej!
Erik ankom til Innisfall og slutter dag 12 der. Han har nu cyklet 2.626 km.
Fra Innisfall går turen vestpå.
I Townsville var han en tur omkring Røde Kors Donorcenter, hvor både avisen og tv var til stede.
I morges blev han interviewet af Australsk radio ABC.
Erik har det godt og er ved godt mod. Han har opsparet lidt kilometer i forhold til planen, så der er lidt i \"banken\" til dårligere dage.
Familien.
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Date and time: 07.05.06 00:17:26
Hi!
Am at Ingham. Got 100km in the book, at 8.00am so its going to be a good day, I think! Maybe Innisfall tonight.
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Naede Ingham kl 8 morgen efter 100 km, so det bliver vist en god dag! Vil forsoge at no Innisfald inden aften.
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 07.04.06 20:17:54
News from Lonebiker
Recived this from Australia.
4 July, 2.30pm - Townsville, QLD
3 July, 10.30am - Prosperpine, QLD
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Date and time: 07.02.06 07:09:24
Hi!
Day nine and stopped at Mackay. The most exiting thing that happend was that I had to kick a dog to preventing it to bite me!
The Australien nature is breattaking around here, and the other traficans are very good to give me space.
Im a bit concerned about the trailer though,its seems to be wearing down a bit,but lets see!
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Er nu i Mackay po niende dagen,det er vist godt nok.
Motte lige rette en hund lidt til med skosnuden men ellers er der ikke sket so meget.
Naturen er dog enestaende som overalt i Australien.
Jeg er en smule bekymret for traileren,den blivermere og mere slidt i de bevagelige dele, men lidt gummi og strips for den dog til at kore bedre.
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 06.30.06 15:21:37
30 June, 5.00pm
Erik was in Rockhampton, QLD
That is 1.630 km from start.
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Date and time: 06.29.06 16:09:08
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Date and time: 06.29.06 07:12:07
Hi!
Im in Childers now, and in good spirit! Longing for more quiet roads though
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Jeg er i Childers nu, og ved godt mod! Det bliver nu meget rart nar jeg svinger til vendstre i Innisfall! Sa gir det vel lidt mindre trafik
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 06.28.06 15:50:41
Her er Erik alias Lonebiker blevet set i dag den 28-06-06
28 June, 6.20am - Paradise Point, QLD
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Date and time: 06.28.06 15:45:47
Så har jeg fået nyt materiale fra Australien. Beklager at billeder og tekst ikke kommer ind i dagbogen i den helt rigtige rækkefølge, dette skyldes forskellige former for opdatering af nyhederne fra Erik.
Hilsen
Webmaster TVB..
Men her er nyt fra hans afsked med Sydney.
Erik with some of the cycling fraternity farewelling him at the Sydney Opera House on 24 June.
Erik klar til afgang i Sydney
All Erik will have with him for 80 days as he cycles around Australia - look out for him ... and give blood!
Erik, the great cycling Dane
Erik, 51, aims to break the Danish record cycling around Australia and complete the epic journey in 80 days (by 12 September). He was farewelled on his trip by friends from Australia\'s cycling fraternity, who accompanied him to the northern outskirts of Sydney, as well as ARCBS staff, Ten News and news photographers.
Erik\'s cycling gear includes the ARCBS tollfree number and website to make an appointment to give blood.
Keep up-to-date with Erik\'s whereabouts here or at his own website, as he makes his way anti-clockwise around Australia.
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Date and time: 06.27.06 21:22:29
Hi!
E.S. phoned home.
This morning he called from Gold Coast 88 km. south of Brisbane.
He changed his planes a bit. He send his tent at sleepingbag and some other things back to Lars in Sidney. Some of the roads are very bumpy and Erik was afraid that the back part og his bike should be damaged - becourse of the waight.
He is in god health and the wether is very good for a danish biker. 18-20 degrees Celcius in the daytime - and a bit cold - 2 degrees Celcius in the night.
Yesterday he made a stop to enjoy the view - and some people fra Australien MTV stoppet - made a film and an interview - to send on Australien TV July 25. 2006.
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Hej!
Erik er nu i Gold Coast 88 km. syd for Brisbane.
Han har ændret planerne lidt. Har sendt telt og sovepose og lidt af den øvrige bagage til Lars i Sidney. Rabatten på de Australske veje er meget ujævne og han frygtede for at baghjul m.v. skulle blive ødelagt på grund af vægten fra traileren. Han håber det hjælper at lette den lidt.
Han har det godt og vejret er godt for en dansk cyklist - i hvert fald for Erik. Der er 18-20 grader om dagen og 3 grader om natten. Han kører dog mod varmere områder.
I går gjorde han holdt for at nyde en smuk udsigt (ved ikke helt hvor) - og mødte der et TV-hold fra Australsk MTV. Holdet tog nogle billeder og lavede et interview, som bliver sendt i Australien 25. juli 2006.
Familien.
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Date and time: 06.27.06 19:51:23
Hello there!
We are very sad in Australia today as we believe we unfairly lost to Italy in the World Cup.
However, we have heard from Erik and he is well.
He was last seen by members of the public around Ballina in northern NSW and was expecting to spend the night at the NSW/Queensland border (Gold Coast). I understand from Lars here in Sydney that Erik has sent some of his equipment back to Lars as it was too heavy on the bumpy roads.
Regards
Bonita
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Date and time: 06.26.06 18:08:53
Dear All
Erik took off from the Sydney Opera House on Saturday morning on a very cold (for Sydney) and foggy winter\'s morning. We had one television news crew present to see him off plus a press photographer.
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Date and time: 06.26.06 16:44:34
Så begynder der at rulle nyt ind fra Australien.
De sidste nyheder kom frem i dag Mandag den 26-06-06. Nyhederne kom fra \'\'Austalian Red croos Blood Service\'\'
Overskriften på deres hjemmeside var følgende
Citat;
24.6.2006Erik, the great cycling Dane!
Danish blood donor, Erik Straarup, is cycling around Australia for a good cause. Watch out for him as he cycles to a town near you.
Teksten og billeder herunder kommer fra hans start på turen
Erik, the great cycling Dane!
Date: Saturday June 24, 2006
Erik, 51, took off from the Sydney Opera House on 24 June and aims to complete the epic journey under 80 days - the Danish record for cycling around Australia.
If you see him in your town, BE INSPIRED! Call 13 14 95 to give blood and say \"g\'day\" to him. You may even want to share a Danish pastry with him!
Let us know if you see him, and send us your photos to add to our gallery.
Så er han i gang!!! følg ham her de næste 79 dage.
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Date and time: 06.23.06 23:15:32
Hello Loner :-)
TAKE CARE AND DRIVE WITH YOUR HEAD..
CHRISTIAN
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Date and time: 06.23.06 11:39:23
Hi!
Arrived to sidney 4 hours late due to fog at sidney airport. I stay at a very good friend and his wife tonight, and are treated far too well.
I made an interwiew to a Danish radio program today, and have used the rest of the day getting the bike and trailer put together. Tommorow morning this adventure starts, and I will try to update this site as often as possible!
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Er nu ankommet til Sydney, det tog 4 timer ekstra da vi po grund af toge i Sydney lufthavn motte mellemlande i Brisbane for at tanke op, og efterfolgende cirklede rundt om Sydney lufthavn en halvanden times tid. Har givet et interviw til et Dansk radioprogram i Australien, det bliver so sendt over hele Australien imorgen lordag. Damen jeg talte med vil sende et link til programmet i min gostebog, so kan dem der har lyst hore intewievet.
Dagen er ellers goet med at samle cykel og trailer, og Lars har lavet et par \"opfindelser\" po cyklen!
Jeg bor hos Lars og Lisa og bliver godt og grundig forkalet!
Imorgen starter turen so med lidt mediehalloj og en del cyklister der folger med et stykke
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 06.21.06 03:10:07
Hi!
Australia bound!
Im off to the airport, see you "down Under" Aussies
Regards
Erik
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Hej!
Turen starter NU med at
til Australien, det kan kun gå for langsomt
MVH
Erik
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Date and time: 06.14.06 06:48:30
Hi!
One week remaining now, and my weight has droped to just under 80 kg. I dont want to loose more weight now, so might start eating some more unhealty stuff
I have been in tutch with Australian Red cross Blood Service, and they have been very helpfull, and alows me to have their logo on my jersey. They will also pick me up at the airport, and plan to make some arangements with the media on my takeoff at the operahouse.
Ok, more later..
Erik
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Hej!
Nu er der kun en uge tilbage til jeg skal med flyveren i kastrup. Jeg har tabt mig yderligt og er nu lige under 80 kg. Det er rigeligt, så jeg skal vist til at spise lidt mere usundt
Jeg har fået en aftale istand med Australsk Røde Kors om at jeg må have deres logo på ryggen. De har været meget hjælpsomme og vil samle mig op i lufthavnen, og har planer om at arrangere lidt medie halløj foran operahuset, når jeg starter eventyret!
Alt for nu...
Erik
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Date and time: 06.04.06 17:27:11
Hi!
I have just completed a 2 day test ride of bike, trailer and tent, and everything works super!
There is a good respons in my leggs too, and my weight is down to 82 kg which is my prefered "battleweight" so im just counting the days now for takeof.
In short, IM READY!!!
Stay tuned!
Erik
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Hej!
Har lige overstået en 2 dags test tur af min ny istansatte cykel, trailer og telt. Alt er i skønneste orden, også mine ben, og vægten er nede på mit foretrukne leje, 82 kg, så nu venter jeg bare på afrejse.
Med andre ord, JEG ER KLAR!
Erik
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Date and time: 04.20.06 19:40:17
Hi!
This trip is mostly about completing what I didnt manage to do in 2002!
That said, I do not have unlimited time on my hands, and have to be back in Sydney 81 days later to catch my plane.
I hope to do about 200 km average pr day, so I should be back in Sydney 74 days after departure.
Needles to say it can go eather below or above that figure, but I realy dont care that much about it, at the end I just want to complete the trip and catch my plane!
If I go below 80 days I have broken the Danish record from 1985, I DO have that in mind too 
Erik
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Hej!
Denne tur er først og fremmest et forsøg på at gennemføre hvad der ikke lykkedes i 2002!
Jeg har 81 dage at gøre godt med inden jeg skal være tilbage i Sydney, men håber at komme under de 80 dage da jeg så har slået den danske rekord fra 1985.
Jeg håber at køre ca 200 km om dagen i gennemsnit, og hvis det holder er jeg tilbage i Sydney 74 dage efter start.
Erik
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