Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 3, 2014 #51 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Woohoo! Well done. The ship looked lovely when I drove over the Cahill Expressway earlier today. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted September 18, 2019 Author #52 Share Posted September 18, 2019 On 1/23/2014 at 7:11 PM, Sparky74 said: Do you think I can ride a bicycle to the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney? Let me explain... We embark Radiance of the Seas on Monday week. DW and I have been back on our diet trying to shed a few kilos before the cruise. While she has been diligently going to the gym nearly every morning I've been quite slack in the exercise department. So, I've decided to try and ride 314km on the exercise bike at the gym between now and embarkation, which is the distance by road from our home in Taree, NSW and the OPT. Five and a half years later and I’m reviving this thread and this idea. We now live in Cowra, NSW, and our next cruise leaves from the Adelaide Outer Harbour (1,099km away) in just under 9 weeks. I joined the local gym last week. Yesterday I cycled 20km and another 13km today. Only 1,066km to go! (17.2km/day). Once again, I wonder if I have bitten off more than I can chew. I’m 5 years older. I’m in even worse shape than I was back then. I have less time now than I did then due to time commitments. Oh well, it’s something to aim for. I'll see how I go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 18, 2019 #53 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Wow, you are doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 18, 2019 #54 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Good luck, I do wonder if you have your luggage on your back at the same time though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted September 18, 2019 #55 Share Posted September 18, 2019 10 hours ago, Sparky74 said: Five and a half years later and I’m reviving this thread and this idea. We now live in Cowra, NSW, and our next cruise leaves from the Adelaide Outer Harbour (1,099km away) in just under 9 weeks. I joined the local gym last week. Yesterday I cycled 20km and another 13km today. Only 1,066km to go! (17.2km/day). Once again, I wonder if I have bitten off more than I can chew. I’m 5 years older. I’m in even worse shape than I was back then. I have less time now than I did then due to time commitments. Oh well, it’s something to aim for. I'll see how I go. why don't you book your cruises earlier, that way you would not have to cycle as far every day 👍👍😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 18, 2019 #56 Share Posted September 18, 2019 49 minutes ago, gbenjo said: why don't you book your cruises earlier, that way you would not have to cycle as far every day 👍👍😂😂 Great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 19, 2019 #57 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Or just peddle harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 19, 2019 #58 Share Posted September 19, 2019 But what is he going to sell? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted September 19, 2019 #59 Share Posted September 19, 2019 30 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: But what is he going to sell? OMG.....wheelie???? You know. I think I am starting to agree with that poster that said you post too much 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😂😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 19, 2019 #60 Share Posted September 19, 2019 32 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: But what is he going to sell? Well, I thought he was a bike peddled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 19, 2019 #61 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Lol, was trying to be funny, obviously it didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 19, 2019 #62 Share Posted September 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, gbenjo said: OMG.....wheelie???? You know. I think I am starting to agree with that poster that said you post too much 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😂😂😂😂 Yep, cannot control myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisbane41 Posted September 19, 2019 #63 Share Posted September 19, 2019 It is possible if you do it every day and bump up the effort like you did last time. If you think you are tough on yourself look at how I punish myself before and after a cruise but only in the school holidays when I get the time to do such things. This is on a bike against head winds, up hills, down hills, across busy roads weighted down with a 10kg backpack just to make it harder. I have my health insurance backed by NIB that gives my frequent flyer points with Qantas and in the past year I have made 45000 points just by exercise. Those points would easily upgrade my economy fare to business next time I fly to Japan. Here is a fitbit trace of where I did a ride from where the starting point is the football stadium in Newcastle where there is a car park that links up to all the bike tracks in Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaii Posted September 19, 2019 #64 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Am I in trouble if I try this for my next cruise? My cruise embarks from Honolulu and I leave in 366 days from Canberra. So I need to cover 8,408km at about 23km per day. Am I allowed to do this entire trip on a bike or do I have to do some on a rowing machine? BTW, I am far more likely to go the distance in a flight simulator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted September 19, 2019 Author #65 Share Posted September 19, 2019 13 hours ago, MicCanberra said: But what is he going to sell? 🤣 I pedal the exercise bike but as a Salvation Army Officer I peddle the Gospel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 19, 2019 #66 Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Sparky74 said: 🤣 I pedal the exercise bike but as a Salvation Army Officer I peddle the Gospel. Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 19, 2019 #67 Share Posted September 19, 2019 9 hours ago, banzaii said: Am I in trouble if I try this for my next cruise? My cruise embarks from Honolulu and I leave in 366 days from Canberra. So I need to cover 8,408km at about 23km per day. Am I allowed to do this entire trip on a bike or do I have to do some on a rowing machine? BTW, I am far more likely to go the distance in a flight simulator. Cycle, jog, walk, drive, row, do whatever is needed to get you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted September 19, 2019 Author #68 Share Posted September 19, 2019 9 hours ago, Brisbane41 said: It is possible if you do it every day and bump up the effort like you did last time. If you think you are tough on yourself look at how I punish myself before and after a cruise... I have my health insurance backed by NIB that gives my frequent flyer points with Qantas and in the past year I have made 45000 points just by exercise. Those points would easily upgrade my economy fare to business next time I fly to Japan... You’re obviously much fitter than me. My BMI is currently 34.9 and while I don’t believe that's the be all and end all it paints a picture. Add to that a fairly sedentary lifestyle. I must check out our health insurance to see if there are additional benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted September 19, 2019 Author #69 Share Posted September 19, 2019 9 hours ago, banzaii said: Am I in trouble if I try this for my next cruise? My cruise embarks from Honolulu and I leave in 366 days from Canberra. So I need to cover 8,408km at about 23km per day. Am I allowed to do this entire trip on a bike or do I have to do some on a rowing machine? BTW, I am far more likely to go the distance in a flight simulator. Our next 2 cruises after this one are out of Vancouver and Honolulu respectively. I'll need to think about fitness goals. A weight loss goal could be to loose my luggage allowance. Or maybe to impose a restriction of only taking luggage equivalent to the weight I loose. ie If I only loose 10kg then I can only take 10kg of luggage. I might suggest that one to DW. 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted September 19, 2019 Author #70 Share Posted September 19, 2019 It was SO HARD to get up and go to the gym this morning but I did it. I reckon when it’s even more important to do it when it’s hard. Another 20km this morning. Only 1,026km to go. (ONLY! 😂) This morning I passed through Grenfell, birth place of Henry Lawson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted September 19, 2019 #71 Share Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, MicCanberra said: Lol, was trying to be funny, obviously it didn't work. Keep posting Mic ..you will get there 👍 I think this forum is great in that we can "spoke" fun at each other and we all ( well..most) "handle" it without getting"barred" or "framed" by some one else. And it's free .you don't need to " fork" out for anything. But you do get some "tyred" jokes occasionally. Over to you mate 😁 Edited September 19, 2019 by gbenjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted September 19, 2019 Author #72 Share Posted September 19, 2019 12 minutes ago, gbenjo said: Keep posting Mic ..you will get there 👍 I think this forum is great in that we can "spoke" fun at each other and we all ( well..most) "handle" it without getting"barred" or "framed" by some one else. And it's free .you don't need to " fork" out for anything. But you do get some "tyred" jokes occasionally. Over to you mate 😁 Very punny. It it reminds me of the old song, Daisy Bell. Many people aren’t familiar with the verses which are full of puns. There is a flower within my heart, Daisy, Daisy!Planted one day by a glancing dart,Planted by Daisy Bell!Whether she loves me or loves me not,Sometimes it's hard to tell;Yet I am longing to share the lotOf beautiful Daisy Bell!CHORUS:Daisy, Daisy,Give me your answer, do!I'm half crazy,All for the love of you!It won't be a stylish marriage,I can't afford a carriage,But you'll look sweet on the seatOf a bicycle built for two!We will go "tandem" as man and wife, Daisy, Daisy!"Ped'ling" away down the road of life, I and my Daisy Bell!When the road's dark we can both despise P'liceman and "lamps" as well;There are "bright lights" in the dazzling eyes Of beautiful Daisy Bell!(Chorus)I will stand by you in "wheel" or woe, Daisy, Daisy!You'll be the bell(e) which I'll ring you know! Sweet little Daisy Bell!You'll take the "lead" in each "trip" we take, Then if I don't do well;I will permit you to use the brake, My beautiful Daisy Bell!(Chorus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted September 19, 2019 #73 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 20, 2019 #74 Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Sparky74 said: Our next 2 cruises after this one are out of Vancouver and Honolulu respectively. I'll need to think about fitness goals. A weight loss goal could be to loose my luggage allowance. Or maybe to impose a restriction of only taking luggage equivalent to the weight I loose. ie If I only loose 10kg then I can only take 10kg of luggage. I might suggest that one to DW. 🙄 The problem with that is you need warm clothing for Hawaii and Cold for Canada/Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 20, 2019 #75 Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, gbenjo said: Keep posting Mic ..you will get there 👍 I think this forum is great in that we can "spoke" fun at each other and we all ( well..most) "handle" it without getting"barred" or "framed" by some one else. And it's free .you don't need to " fork" out for anything. But you do get some "tyred" jokes occasionally. Over to you mate 😁 Thanks mate, Sounds like some of those puns have been re Cycled.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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