EP 5: Climbing to Dalmeny🥵 - Bikepacking Melbourne to Sydney

Day 6 I leave the comfort of my room in Merimbula and am met with the most brutal climbing day I've ever faced.
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GEAR LIST:
TECH
- Iphone X (ridewithgps for navigation)
- Go Pro Hero 4
- Sony a 5100 - 16-50mm
- Joby Tripod
- 2 x 10,000 mAh Batteries
BIKE & STUFF
Bike - 2022 Norco Search XR A1 (Second hand)
Tyres - Vittoria Terreno Zero 38x700 (tubeless)
Pannier Rack - BPW Carrier Rear Heavy Duty disc
Pannier Bags - Ortlieb Back-Roller Classic (Pair)
Handlebar Bag - Deuter Mondego HB 8L
Frame Bag - Topeak Midloader 4.5L
Cooler bag from vinnies ($5 or so) - actually really glad I bought this as an extra snack storage bag
Tent - Mountain Designs Redline 1p
Sleeping Bag - $5 summer bag from vinnies ($10-15 at kmart)
Sleeping Mat - an old sea2summit thermarest
20L Dry bag - Kmart (kept tent, sleeping bag and mat inside)
Cooking - Campmaster Ultra Jet (Kmart)
Front Light - Knog Blinder 600
Shoes - very worn Ride Concept Vice
Couple of versa straps from Bunnings

Anything I missed just ask in the comments!

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[antcullimore]

We appreciate your dedication to set up the camera, go back down and then ride up the hill - again! Several times. Tells the story well but a lot of effort. Thanks.

[leroy_who]

Enjoying the videos, Danny.
It’s an extra cost, and another item to recharge, but I ride with a Garmin Varia radar. I find it to be a fantastic tool when out on the road. Well worth the investment.
Cheers,
Leroy.

[bruce.KAY-bike-drifter]

Tough day. We really like those bike paths around Tathra, and between Narooma and Dalmeny, But the Princes Highway sections you had to do are very scary. Again, you achieved huge kilometres. Hats off to you.

[leighnelson]

Another great video. Loving all the awesome scenery. Well done on all those hills. 🚴💪🚴

[steveinoz]

There's a lot of good places to visit if you get off the Princes Hwy. For mountain biking and surfing - right up your alley. I should stop more myself and look around when I go along the highway

[kathleenhart]

Thank goodness for the humble mac n cheese!

[JamesRowlandsRocks]

Ha, Dalmeny IGA shutting at 6pm (according to a quick Google) is something to be aware of if I ever head this way I reckon.

[Walt]

A very tough day, and the disappointment at the end with everything being closed!? Bike on! Thanks for sharing with us!

[andrewford]

great videos mate. if this wind would ease up I might be tempted to have a go myself

[snorkelreefing]

I am really enjoying your trip. Really great show. Dunno how you can get up and get back on the bike each day. Is this your first long bike trip cos you are like a pro

[grahames]

Probably the most picturesque section of your trip so far.

[k.whiking]

I guess you've already finished this ride, but, pack some Jerky or biltong to add to your easy mac, it'll add much needed protein to your mac n cheese.

[_pelicans]

Why did you choose to use ride with GPS over strava

[JennyDonehue]

You did so good this day 💞 I would've been so grumpy after climbing and riding all day long and nothing is open!! 😥