Sorry I missed it. They tend to do it slowly and carefully !

Thanks Pete - glad to help.

Hi Wolle. Yes the grids are for animals. I'm not sure what the farmers here keep as stock but I reckon it would be cattle. Didn't notice much sheep in the area and such things are generally called cattle grids. Where they are on the trail the farmer has the right to move cattle between paddocks - via the shared pathway. The grids stop the cattle running away. When they are moving cattle the gates shut across the pathway so walkers and cyclists have to wait. I am thinking there was some serious negotiation to get permission to put the path in here as our farmers are rather anti such things.

@@antcullimore3550 Thanks for the detailed answer!

Hi Robert. This Coastal Pathway, which is gradually becoming a thing, is a special case. Several Councils identified cyclists and a shared path as a tourism opportunity and have received a number of Grants to make it happen over the last 10 years. Eventually it will run approx 110 kilometres alongside Bass Strait. There was a huge "battle" at the western end to take over a disused railway line which runs between then highway and the sea. When Sue and I visited Wynyard (the start at the western end) recently we found the line is being pulled out and shared path laid. The heritage rail people lost!! I will return to Wynyard next Spring and ride that section. Now, for the rest of Tasmania there are good trails around Devonport, one rail trail, several sections of unconnected shared path and one real Cycleway (in Hobart). Efforts are made in the larger towns to add cycle lanes of the painted type but usually they are only cycle lanes in rush hour and parking lanes otherwise. We are very grateful to the NW Councils to lead in this way. Most recent cycle track development is occurring as tracks for mountain biking - the more extreme the better. It is proving to be what tourists want and dampening the demand for more rail trails. From your videos I got the impression that Canada was much better than us at trail provision. You certainly are at camp sites.

Thank you. Robert Beriault is the designer though, I can't take credit for that! I ride in Tasmania, Australia's southernmost state.

Thanks for you comment

Such a contrary Luddite -- let me guess . . . single?

Thanks Robert. Yes, the Canadian vegetation must handle a much wider range of temps than ours. Wattle flowers over winter here with the various species choosing their time. Some are late Autumn some midwinter and some in Spring. Coming from the UK I still enjoy seeing flower in the Winter.

Plans for the camper can be found via Robert Beriault's KZbin channel and website.

Hi Douglas. Yes there is and I am investigating right now. I am concerned about putting extra weight on the top so am looking how to put a removable panel up there to be taken off and stood at the side when in camp. It may be too much of a temptation for light-fingered individuals just standing there. I shall continue investigations of either a panel on top or a solar blanket. Either solution has a space and weight v actual power input balance !!

​@@antcullimore3550Good luck with that. I like to run various designs through my head and imagine I'm in them when I lay down to sleep. But too busy with musical keyboard inventions right now to try and build a trailer. I also see EV biker/campers with the roll out solar panels you mention for when they are camped. But you seem to be considering all the angles. I rode an electric bike for a few years but just around town. Quite liked it. But getting older now and don't trust my balance so much anymore so now thinking about an EV trike.

There seem to be some good fat tyre trikes out there now. Trying to persuade Mrs C to have a go on one!!@@douglascutler1037

@@antcullimore3550Yes, been looking at the fat tired trikes. Backrest and cargo basket are requirements. Turns out the Mrs. may actually need some persuasion as she is skeptical about where it would fit in the garage. I might need to get a special shed.

Thanks Marco.

@@HoolyDooly-si2zz Yes - if only our regulators would allow larger motors ! They are looking any raising our limits to 500w at the moment but even that is taking too much talk.

Hi VV. That's a curve ball - losing your stuff in a fire. Sorry to hear that. I have never ridden a Quad or bakfiet (cargo bike?) so it's difficult to comment. That said, I would imagine the width of the trailer would be well within the width of a quad/bakfeit so it would not add any width on the road. Manoeuvring takes some care - I have dinged the side of the trailer on obstacles already. The wheels being to the rear affect how the trailer follows the trike round corners (tight ones) and I don't know how that would work with quad/bakfeit. I think the overall weight would concern me but - sorry - I haven't weighed the trailer!! I do find significant extra battery power is needed to tow due to the extra wheels and weight. As a living solution I think a larger, more stable vestibule would be essential - it would need to act as your living space while the trailer is really your sleeping space. With mine it's really coverage for the boxes and privacy at night. I wonder if it is possible to modify one of the stronger tents that go on the back of SUVs? You might be interested in some of my comments in my blog re pros and cos of the trailer. See tonyscycling.blog - latest entry

Thanks! @@antcullimore3550 I found out that quads aren't allowed where i live, so that is limiting and unfortunate. I guess I'll be focusing on a trike.

@@antcullimore3550 i was considering one of those aero-pods for rv rooves with a pop-up tent as a possible solution for sleeping quarters with cargo underneath. I was looking at cargo bikes too, but I just think they'd pale in comparison for all-day biking comfort. I used to commute 20 miles a day on a road bike and I was always ready for a break after the ride. A trike seems more comfy, but still capable of play while unhitched from the trailer. I just wonder if they'd stand up to fire roads in PNW.

@@velvetvideo PNW - Pacific Northwest? I recall seeing someone in Germany who had used a roof pod for.a camper. Just had a quick check but couldn't find the video. Take a look at the German bicycle camper scene on KZbin. It looked like the roof-pod idea worked for him. The trikes are pretty sturdy and the Magnum in particular was designed for on and off-road touring. With a flexible frame and balloon tyres it's OK but not a wonderful ride on the dirt. Corrugations (washboard?) are very unpleasant. Other recumbent trikes have suspension and may well be a better fit! We find that a dusty road and a gradient more than 10% makes for a spinning rear wheel! With careful application of pedal power most can be overcome.

@@antcullimore3550 i have a whole slew of stuff i'm looking at. I've seen that German pod video. :) I'm looking at Azub T-fly X, Ice Full Fat, Hase Kettwiesel and various front loader and longtail cargo bikes for my setup. there also a cool homemade wooden bike (also German) that I'm kind of in love with. Thanks for the replies. Happy travels to you.

Thanks for your comment and well done on your tour. 200k in a day is something to be proud of. The trailer was not built with the intention of tackling a long tour, It's to allow me to get out and about now and again managing 50-60k in a day ! Arthritis, COPD and age has added some restrictions - still at 77 I am happy to still be able to get out on the road.

Thanks Robert. Yes, Tasmania is a beautiful State. I sometimes wonder how I ended up here, retired, after starting work in early 1960's grey old London.

Thanks - When I cycle it again I will use that info. A good bit of social history.

That would have been a good walk - really good scenery.

@@antcullimore3550 Yes, I photographed the whole railway track Tonganah to Ledgerwood and submitted them to Canberra Heritage Commission for the unique railway civil engineering design and construction. Luckily the Scottsdale Rotary Club turned it into a RT in 1998.

Thanks 👍 Patrick.

Thanks Robert. I'm currently taking my time to get the "fiddly bits" of level 1 and 2 completed. Then it's time to laminate the hood beams.

Thanks Betula. Yes, I reckon the vision of the Councils involved will result in a great ride. One Council is not quite with the plan right now but are under pressure to develop their shared paths to a similar quality. Another section was planned using disused railway which would have been great as it contours along the hills between the road and shore. Too many objections though from heritage rail enthusiasts.

Thanks Betula. The morning part of the ride through mists was really nice. Traffic was very light and I could really look around as I climbed.

Hi Betula. Thanks for your kind words. The particular shared paths I used are some of the best visually in Launceston - IMHO. I made the best of a few sunny days before we went back under cloud. Currently raining.

Thanks Betula. Yes, it is a great place to ride. Especially on a sunny day.

Looks like a little bit more is under development at the moment but the "hard bits" are still to be worked out. The idea is very much thought of as tourist attraction rather than infrastructure as a bicycle as transport is something Tasmanians generally don't understand. Adults drive their bikes to the mountain bike track!

Thank you. After 2 weeks of rain and wind it was a welcome break. Not warm but sunny and not raining!

Thanks Lloydi. I'll be giving it an overnighter test once the frosts go away.

Thanks Emperor. 😀

Thank you Isabel.

That's good to know. I have been thinking of shorter poles and bring the tip of the canopy down a little. I really will have to try it. BTW: my videos fit in alongside the Blog - tonyscycling.blog. You are welcome to take squiz.

Thanks Pam. Sorry for the late reply - I am a bit slow checking for comments!

Welcome Howard. I am very tardy checking for comments. I must do better !

I will! Hi Ken, only just found out how to check for comments in YouTUbe!