Here on the CSX Website, stats will be posted from internet cafes with distances, speeds and other firsts.
This will be updated progressively once the expedition begins.
Duration: As long as it takes (about 8 years give of take a few)
Previous Occupation: Engineer
Distance: 75,000 km at least, but it’s probably more likely to be 100,000km.
Age at inception: 27
Countries to visit: 50 (approx)
Countries lived in: Norway, England, America
Toughest Stage: Africa
Greatest Fear: Health and Safety
Average Km/day: 80km (Depending on terrain, wind conditions and health)
Coldest Landscape: Himalayas but i hear some deserts can get really cold too!
Estimated Budget: $200 – $300 a month depending on country
Hottest Landscape: Probably somewhere near the Sahara Desert
Supporters: Cadel Evans (cyclist), David Suzuki (environmentalist), John Butler (Musician), Bob Brown (Senator)
Sponsors: Rohloff, Skins, Wilderness Wear, Veolia, Carbon Conscious, Village Green, Vango, Fiskar Brands
Website: www.cyclestrongman.com
Budget/stage: <$5,000
Training: Home Turf – Newcastle to Darwin Leg (and good training it was)
Time Spent Saving: 2.5 years
Time Spent Planning: 6 months
Sailing Legs: 8 seas, 2 Oceans
Start/Finish: Newcastle, NSW
Greatest Expense: Food and Visas
Dangers: Wild animals, drunk drivers, becoming sterile, large potholes
How companies can help: By donating gear to the expedition (see Equipment Wishlist)
How Individuals can help: Jump on a bicycle and enjoy your new found freedom!
Planned route: See map in Route section
Continents: Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, South America, North America
Weight of gear taken: 80-90Kg fully loaded split (40kg:30kg rear:front) with remainder in frame
Previous tour: Trans Europe: Norway to Istanbul in 2005, 8100Km in 96 days (see previous tours)
Gear taken: bike, panniers, bike racks, pump, computer, solar panel, horn, mirror, water bottles, spares, tools, bike lock, puncture kit, sowing kit, maps, rope, electrical tape, sleeping bag, mat, tent, cooking stove, water filter, torch, fishing rod, knife, cooking pots, cup, lighter, emergency kit (matches, whistle, compass, emergency blanket, mirror, emergency food) clothes, shoes, helmet, first aid kit, thongs, gloves, beanie, sunscreen, sunglasses, money belt, toilet paper, soap (optional), glasses, contact lenses, towel, documents (visas, passports, etc…), camera, notebook, MP3 player, rechargeable batteries, tripod, short wave radio, guidebook, hackey sack, inflatable world globe, tripod, satellite phone and toothbrush.
** Note: The above facts and figures are estimates only based on the information at the time of compilation.
(Last updated 20 January 2010)
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