We've farwelled the farewells and are on our way. The final weigh-in came to 11kg, which includes two of the following; cycle gear, shorts, singlets, t-shirts, underwear, shoes, long-sleeved shirts, dresses and socks. There's a helmet, cycle shoes, iPad, chargers, first aid kit, spare tubes, tyre levers, pump, spokes, cable ties, suncream, maps of France and Italy, toiletries, towel and laundry wash. Everything is lightweight, quick-dry and can be worn running, r...

The count down for our honeymoon is on. Two months cycling through Europe. Typically we're not organised in anyway. Before I left to cycle through Europe last year I had a long to-do list at least a month out, I meticulously crossed things off, read up on what I was doing, where I was going and what I had to do. I had elaborate tool kits, I commuted to Brisbane and I rode around with bricks in my panniers. But this year, well, it's been a bit more lax.One thing w...