We drove through Mandurah in January en route for Denmark. The freeway through Mandurah was chockablock. Yet there are beautiful, empty trains servicing the same route. Well done on your journey. I have a spare battery for my E bike so, inspired by you l should just get on with it.

You amaze me with the variety of travel vehicles you have - I look forward to your videos to see what you are up to. Thank you.

I know this is an older video, but you have inspired me to get into ebike touring recently. I'm watching this video early in the morning as I prepare for a 220 km multi-day tour here in SA around the lower Murray. Thanks for the inspiration! Ride on! 😁 🚲

You are definitely fitter then most to be riding those distances in 40 degrees weather that's for sure, super impressive. Much respect and cheers 4 sharing as always.

Good on ya mate. You make it look easy. Happy travels

Wow that’s a gutsy adventure Steve! 😳😂👍🏁 Hmmmmm E-Bikes hey?! 😂🤣

Another great video. Loved the drone footage and your commentary. I cant wait till the weather drops a few degrees to get out on the trails.

Awesome video and great drone footage can't wait for more uploads

I loved this video my favourite bit about it was that you where always smiling

Another top video mate, these really do brighten my day. Cheers

Followed your videos for a couple of years now, always looked forward to them. This one was great!

Awesome video Steve (as always)! You truly are an inspiration for all types of bikers and travelers alike! Keep 'em coming Steve, they are always informative, I learn something new every time, and the scenery/places you visit (ebike/motorcycle) are great on the eyes. Sudden muscle cramps are most likely due to pushing yourself a bit hard perhaps and hopefully that visit with your grandkids gave you the rest they (and you) needed. Makes we want to get on a plane and head to Australia. Beautiful country Steve.

Bloody legend and inspiration.

Nice video work mate, the drone footage brilliant, very informative thank you, subbed.

I got myself an eMTB. In hilly Brisbane it really is the difference between not riding at all and having a 100km day out when you’re older and have bad knees. I’d argue that when you have ailments you get way fitter riding an eBike than thinking about riding a normal bike.

Great video.

The Cathedral Ave bikeway is a nice ride on a cool morning. Looks like a great trip Steve but you did'nt have to edit out the eye candy on the foot bridge crossing... 😉 I find some pink rock salt in the morning and night when on the road is good for limiting cramps.

You are a true adventurer! 👍🏻

Top notch video mate. Great drone footage.

Another awesome video More awesome country Even with pedal assist I feel so much fitter now Appreciate the effort mate 👍

Great vid! You drove past peppy beach where i lived 10 years ago. I'll tick that one on my bucket list

Another great video Steve, really looking forward to visiting W.A. again. Hopefully next time will be on my T700

New to your channel, loved the video, I have a e-bike and love it, only done short rides at this stage but live in my camper full time so will be heading out more shortly and use the bike more. cheers

AMAZING

Always enjoyable.

Great video ride safe

That’s what I call a brilliant video. Sitting here in London during a cold and bleak British winter, Perth seems like a dream. I’m having a new Reise & Muller Charger 4 HS delivered after Xmas. I’m looking forward to touring the length of England and Scotland (Lands End to John O’Groats). I was very impressed with your trailer and will now start searching eBay. Take care mate.

Looks awesome. Thx for the footage👍👌 Regarding the Traffic noise, it would be even more enjoyable during a normal working week (outside of school holidays. Public holidays, weekends etc.) I been sorting out my own E-bike, mainly I have been building a DIY Ebike rack for my SUV (similar in design to a 1UP USA product regarding the ratcheting & locking arms but alot stronger. Anyway I have already done & enjoyed the O-Keefe Rail Trail in Victoria on a single charge (100km return) but would love to do more of these Rail Trails in the near future. Enjoy you E-Biking & stay upright 😊👍🤙🚲

That looked like a grand tour, shame about the highway time that is hard graft. Hopefully as more local councils see the potential and benefits we may end up with connected path from Broome round to Esperance.👍

Aah !, I was wondering if those bridges on the Wadandi track were back up and running, but obviously not. Tried following the Wadandi to Augusta but it peters out, had to bush bash, finished up over near Boranup and then had to make my way east to Augusta where I was due to be picked up (literally !). brilliant country to ride thru though, even on the Cape to Cape ride (Twice, never again !) It's a nice breakfast ride down to Witchcliffe from Margaret River, YardByrd cafe.

G'day mate! Thanks for your channel and the inspiration (new subscriber). Oddly, I have a cousin in Perth, me watching you from Toronto, but I haven't been (yet!). Would love to follow in your tracks with the fam when we do eventually get down there. Obviously, the E-bike doesn't mean you aren't getting any exercise as you seem pretty fit. Look forward to future videos and adventures. Safe travels from Canada!

Nice video mate , you should have done the Wadandi through Witchy and further south , some great tracks down that way 👍

Hi Steve another trail/route that you can cycle and walk ( Ive cycled it) is the Camino Salvado Trail ( it’s a trail that’s made up of gravel back rds and Forrest tracks from New Norcia though the hills to Subiaco ) It’s a marked trail though poorly marked 😀, there is a gpx available

Now you really did it, once you ride an ebike there is no going back. They spoil you. As to range limitations an extra battery is sometimes an option or a roll up charging mat. As for muscle cramps Biofreeze roll on has saved me numerous times. Its good for reducing swelling. Beautiful scenery enjoyed the ride.

Great video Steve, yeah 62km from Mandurah to Bunbury seemed a bit short. Cheers from Bunbury :)

Well, thanks for the video mate. I am a Kiwi, and my youngest has lived in Manjimup and more recently Busselton for some years now. I have visited her and her wee family four or five times and have fallen for the South West. It was a bit emotional watching your vids today that are set in that region, because I will probably not be coming back again - my son in law has been transferred to Qland and they just moved out of their Busso home this weekend en route to their new home near Bundaberg. Bugger. Dust in the eyes. Good thing is that it is only a 3 hour flight from here to Brisbane, shaving 5 hours and many dollars off the cost of getting to Perth... Thanks again.

Hi Steve, It was great to meet and speak with you in Augusta. My young bloke spotted you in the camp kitchen but was to shy to say g'day as he said you looked busy editing maybe. Cheers Jonesy.

Fearless dog. Im in.

Great stuff.... Only watched half the video so far but just to say I get exactly the same muscle spasm as you experienced. I don't know why it does it either but tends to be when I've worked hard on a climb for example and possibly overworked that muscle.

Welcome back mate. Was wondering how you were doing ;-)) So , you should just carry a second battery in your trailer , even if you don’t use it , just gives you a piece of mind having a backup. You ain’t getting any younger and your body may “ protest “ even more in the future ! Cheers !

Celery is great to overcome cramps but if it is chronic, magnesium will usually solve the problem. I greatly enjoy your travels although I must admit this is the first of your bicycle videos I have watched.

Hey Steve, I expect you take in more detail of the surrounding environment travelling at these speeds rather than by motorcycle. I have fond memories of riding my pushbike from Melville to Mandurah to visit my grandparents. Now though for me it's only the motorcycles.

Great video Steve. Bit of a change in pace from your other ones 😃

Have you tried "Australian topo maps", this has free 1:250k maps and satelite photos which is more useful in the Bush, with GPS showing your position, this is also available for other countries, there is also, for a small annual fee, a paid version which can do much more

Another fantastic video. As someone who knows the Great Central Road and who cycle tours, w are your thoughts on cycling the GCR?

Lovely countryside. I presume there was a nice Shiraz to have with the lamb!! Does the bike have regenerative braking when you go down a steep hill? I know it’s pretty flat where you are, but just thinking about other places in Oz where it is hilly.

Inspiring! I wish there was a cycle path to the south, i dont have the balls to tackle that highway on a bike.

Motorcycles, 4X4, bicycle - what's next lol. In all seriousness the south west of WA is absolutely beautiful. We are looking forward to coming over again if King Mark ever opens the WA border.

Great vid Steve. Ironically I just got myself an ebike. I’ve seen the trailer before, when you go riding with a mate who has bung joints and he rides an ebike. You usually go pedal power with him to level the playing field. What trailer are you using? You have mentioned it before, I just can’t remember in which vid. Single wheel, I assume gives less rolling resistance? I’m a bit like you, keep the pedal assist down low and put in some b.h.p of my own. Anyway great vid and inspirational. Again living my life vicariously through Mongrel Dog.

Firstly, I did the 2009 Busselton IM and seeing the aerial view of the jetty brought back some great memories! Secondly, having recently gone to an ebike but still continuing my passion for multi-day ebiking adventures, I'm curious as to how u plan each day so as to ensure u can recharge at the end. How long are your daily stages? I know the 1st day was 30 odd kms and your 2nd day was around 70kms. Would this be the maximum or do you try and go further on certain days depending on your destination? I know it depends on conditions eg head winds but what sort of distance can you get from a battery charge? And do u carry a spare battery as some bikers do? Also, do you usually stay overnight in caravan parks for the power supply to recharge? Or do you use other options like Warm Showers (I see u stayed overnight at a farm stay. Was that an Air BNB?) or youth hostels etc? I live on the east coast of Oz and am contemplating some ebike adventures soon. TIA. I enjoyed your video, stay safe on our Australian roads!!

👍you mention mid video on a trip you short circuited charging the battery. what ended up being the fix? did the battery need replacement? what was the cause of the situation? nice video of another journey. living vicariously through others travels. transitioning to winter here in the states. cold, snow...

I just recently subscribed,enjoy your vids mate, I'm a old bike rider from way back,also enjoy seeing the outback as well,love the bush.You mentioned being ex Army,what Corps were you in,I'm ex Army myself,Infantry,look forward to more of you vids.Cheers Norm

Great video. I’m a subscriber but a bit inconsistent in viewing.😀. I saw your video of the Munda Biddi trail. Like you say, sometimes there’s no alternative but to take the main road if you want to get anywhere. With the technology in ebikes improving all the time, I’m sure the efficiency and range will only get better.

I am surprised you don’t have a second battery for the bike. That way you can go flat out. Haha

Hi Steve, I came back to this video as I've gone ebike now after many yes, no, yes, no's. I was curious about the shorted battery situation. Was that user error or something else? I also worried about range anxiety but my local dealer has hire batteries for the more adventurous. A young guy with forward thinking. As for the bike I ride more than ever and use it for groceries, market runs and even fishing since I can ride to the perfect fishing spot. Thanks for posting your adventures.

Hi there, I really enjoy your videos. Having watched this one to Augusta I've decided to do it myself. I'm 74 & on the heavy side of 100kg. I have been riding a bike on and off for 20 yrs but not regularly until I bought a NCM + fat tyre Ebike early last year. I intend to ride some of the Munda Biddi having done Mundering to Carinyah, the KEP track to Northam & the Heritage Trail several times, that's it so far. I'm thinking of getting a trailer but can't decide between a single wheel like yours or a two wheeler. My initial thoughts on the single is no because I think it would affect my bikes balance. The unloaded weight of the bike is 40kg & I've fallen off several times because when it gets away from me there's no stopping it. I'd be interested in your thoughts. Cheers

I'm guessing the battery isn't that big and the trailer is taking a bit of pulling as I regularly mountain bike 70km in the UK with at least 1000m climbing and come back with 15-20% battery left. Mines a Bosch system with 625 battery.

I miss Perth/WA

G’day Steve, are you using the paid version of relive or just sticking with the free option? What sort of e-bike mate? Heaps up where I ride around the kala trails but they attract a bit of a stigma from some but they serve their purpose for mine and the more people getting out in the bush (doing the right thing) the better!

At ~6:00: what about the Munda Biddi trail? is it not appropriate for a bike with a trailer?

Hey mate what's the name of your bike trailer? Would you recommend it?

I used to do 100-140k a day with panniers loaded up. Ebike, two batteries, I can do 100k in 2.5 hours with the panniers loaded up. It makes a huge difference when you have seen enough red dirt and low bushes to last several lifetimes. Downside is weight and cost of the batteries. Basic formula is volts x amps /10, e.g. 48v x 16 amps gives you about 76k worst case scenario. Instead of averaging about 22kph the battery ups that to max of 60kph but I sit on about 35. One thing I have found is that for the battery to do its job into a head wind, you have to crank the speed up to match the wind speed. If the wind is 40 and you sit on 20, the battery will drain faster than if the wind is 40 and you sit on 40. If the battery is making 20kph and you are pedalling to up that to 40, youre on a hiding to nothing. Better to have the battery do 40 and pedal to get the bike to 50. Good hard pumped up tyres makes a huge difference, as does the road surface. Flat tyres cost you 20% range. Smooth roads add 10-20% to range. My bike, panniers and batteries weigh close to 100kg before I get on it.

How do you charge your batteries

Hi fellow e-biker…what e-bike are riding?

Three things cause cramp, Lack of salt. water or magnesium.

You need magnesium for those muscles..

We have e assist trikes that we deliver mail with

Sorry…but found the info in one of the comments.. Trek Phantom.

I liked your peppy music choices.

That would be warm.

I got nervous when I saw the cops. Was sure you were a goner. Figured they would throw you in a concentration camp for daring to leave your home.

My battery can only go about 50 K.

For such travel you need stronger ebike and fat tyre is the prefered option with hub motors. Eunorau Defender S has two motors use only one on flat and must have two batteries 35Ah, what will make bateries to last for your life. Excellent rolling better than mid drive 1000W with 2.5" tyres? Hub motors 750W are excellent , with one motor keeps efficiency on low power ( not possible with 1000W plus motors) with two uphill no slow down switch on both motors , fat tyres low pressure 10 to 20psi makes huge difference on rough sealed roads and misaligned footpats, plus full suspension when you compare with 40plus psi on 2.5" tyres. Fat low pressure tyre means less chance of puncture. With 2 bateries 100 to 150km. With ebike you select mode and gear which suits your condition so you do exercise continuosly, normally I ride pedalling faster and coasting the most speed 25 to 30km/h in clear areas, over 30km/s becomes too noisy and windy so normal range 15 to 35km/h pass1 gives easy ride 20 to 30km/h if you want keep avg 30km/h move to pass2 and go up to 35km/h. Pass 4 and 5 practically not used for hills pass 1,2 and switch both motors on hills and keep the speed without loosing any time. If you use pass4,5 use for short time voltage sag and losses in batteries heatsup specially on longer hills. On single battery do not use at all or limit current to 20A 1000W. The second and third batteries can go at rea rack to reduce the weight at the front. You can select smaller 15Ah bateries will do good too , 17.5Ah you have to fully push up 2nd battery external to be able rear suspension operate normally or mount on rear rack.