Going down

The ride down was even more spectacular. Driving back from the bike races one day, 2 members of one of the Pro teams chased down this road, we had all we could do to stay ahead of them. This is a straight section of the road.

3K to go!

Keep climbing Chris, only 3K to go to the top of Mount Lofty just outside of Adelaide. The climb up Green Hill road took us about an hour to do, max grades were about 9% on a twisting switchback road with spectacular views looking back over Adelaide toward the Southern Ocean.

Winery

If things get boring after watching a day of bicycle racing, stop off at a local vineyard for the wine tasting.

The 200 meter to finish mark

Before the race starts, this is one of the Tour publicity vehicles sitting at the 200 meter mark where the final sprints ramp up at the Tour Down Under, 2008.

Side entrance to Adelaide Superdrome

Another great Velodrome, same track as the Blaine and Sydney track although fully enclosed.

Alpine Way drive from the highest peak.

The roadway south of Thredbo, the highest spot in Australia. A Great twisting 2 lane road through the park. There is some snow downhill snow ski chances but not very often. The sign shows the distance in kilometers to two differnet towns along the way. Can you pronounce the names? One of the fun things […]

Australian Institue of Sport, Canberra

We spent a day in Canberra going through the AIS, Australian Institue of Sport, which is one of the main facilities that train future Aussie Olypians. This is a statue outside the main entrance. They have everything from cycling, volley ball, swimming, gymnastics, you name it, in mutliple facilities some of which are open for […]

Don’t be afraid, Sydney Zoo

Cassowary looking for food, they can run at speeds up to 30 MPH and have sharp claws that can do major damage. They can jump up to about 5 feet high.

More Aussie animals

Echidna looking for ants and termits

What’s a trip to Australia without Roos

Mom and a big baby in the pouch