NSW Big Ride

Anybody else out there doing the NSW Big Ride?

Me and BF are coming across the ditch to do it - it will be our first NSW ride (having done the Great Vic twice).

I'm really starting to look forward to it even though neither of us (especially bf) have spent nearly enough time on the bikes over summer

How's the training going? One less thing for you to worry about - the "Big" hill climb has been taken out for safety reasons. So the hills won't be too bad.

Last night (when I couldn't sleep), I went thru my Big Ride teeshirt stash. It's quite amazing how many vollie teeshirts I managed to collect over the years. At least I'll have heaps of tops to wear while I'm away.
There's a big volunteer meeting held in the city tomorrow morning, where I'll find out more details about the ride and about my "job". There's alot of new management staff, so It'll be interesting to meet them.


I found a catering team photo on my computer - I'm the one standing above the lady in the red vest. The photo is from 2005, but most of the people pictured return every year as a catering volunteer. They are a good crowd to work with.

In the bottom photo, I'm the one serving food in the foreground (with my back to the camera). That photo was taken in Dalgety (2005), where it rained for most of the day.

Happy riding

I am so envious of you guys - it will be a lot of fun.

Not that i should be envious, the reason we cant go is we're heading down to Wangaratta to do the rail trails for a week :D

Enjoy the ride and make sure you tell those of us who have never done it everything we need to know for next year. ... although i probably wont be able to do it in 2008 because of semester 1 at uni :(

there will be some disadvantages to not being a student anymore :(

Here's a meal plan from NSW Big Ride 2005 - It gives you an idea of sort of food to expect - I highly recommend the kebabs & satay sauce (Very yummy) The french toast and maple syrup is another fav.

Friday 18th February
Lunch - Sausages & Bread / Apricot Bar / Apple
Tea - Curry / Mash / Salad
Dessert - Apple Crumble

Saturday 19th February
Breakfast - Cheese & Ham Croissant / Muesli Bar / Strawberry Bar / Apple
Orange Juice
Lunch - Ham & Mustard Roll / Apple / Apricot Bar / Orange Juice
Tea - Spaghetti Bolognaise / Salad
Dessert - Apple Crumble & Custard

Sunday 20th February
Breakfast - Hash browns / Baked Beans
Lunch - Ham Salad Roll / Orange / Yoghurt Lolly /
- Orange Drink / Cake
Tea - Kebabs & satay sauce / Rice / Salad
Dessert - Berry Cheese Cake

Monday 21st Februar
Breakfast - Scrambled Eggs / Tomato
Lunch - Cornbeaf Salad Roll
Tea - Lasagna / Boiled Potato / Salad
Dessert - Icecream

Tuesday 22nd February
Breakfast - Pancakes & Strawberry Sauce
Lunch - Cheese & Bacon Roll / Pound Cake / Pinenut Drink / Apple
Tea - Tuna Pasta / Salad


Wednesday 23rd February
Breakfast - French Toast & Maple Syrup
Tea - Rice & Chicken Gumbo / Greek Salad
Dessert - Bread & Butter Pudding

Thursday 24th February GUNNING
Breakfast - Sausages & Tomato Sauce
Lunch - Chicken Caesar Wrap / Orange / Choc Cake / Juice
Tea - Hungarian Goulash / Mash
Dessert - Apple Pie / Yoghurt

Friday 25th February
Breakfast - Fruit English Muffins / Boiled Eggs
Lunch - Meat & Salad Roll / Juice / Apple / Coffee Cake
Tea - Roast Pork or Tortellini / Potatoes / Mixed Veges
Dessert - Rice Pudding

Saturday 26th February
Breakfast - Hash Brown / Scramble Eggs
Lunch - Ham Salad Roll / Apple / Choc Chip Muesli Bar /
Fruit Forrest Drink
Tea - Rice / Lamb Curry / Yoghurt Dressing / Salad
Dessert - Fruit Salad / Choc Cake Slice

Sunday 27th February
Breakfast - Apricot Danish

{Breakfast also includes porridge, cereal, bread & fruit.}


I found this list in a folder on my computer - The folder is filled with notes and photos from previous rides. It's apparent, I'm a bit fussy when it comes to keeping lists of stuff.

Wow, that sounds great. I've yet to do a big, multi day event. I have dreams of doing the 2008 Nullabor ride! Might need to start training for that one -oh... now?

Probably should get a decent saddle before then, hey.

Thanks for that Enzed - I'll have to keep an eye out for you.

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