Cycling from Sydney to Melbourne | Attempting 1,000Ks in 3 Days

[@sophielane7492]

You captured this journey so well! What a ride (literally and figuratively). I loved the addition of meaningful words from each country. Thank you for inspiring us to learn about this beautiful place we call home!

[@felixoates]

Thank you Sophie this truly means so much to me! Reading comments like this make it all worth it!

[@dashadventure8609]

Great work legends what an epic video! Thanks for popping into the bike shop today in Port Mac. Hopefully I’m back riding next time you swing through! Regards Dave

[@felixoates]

Hey Dave! We were so energised after having met you and that was such a lovely gesture - Sarah is buzzing with her bottle cages! Thanks so much for watching and will 100% hit you up when I’m back in Port Mac 🙏🏻🌞

[@lachlanearnshaw]

Great project!! Love the passion behind the cause!

[@felixoates]

Coming from the king of crazy challenges - t’is a great honour sir!

[@jackseph03]

Really enjoyed this video. As a British immigrant and History teacher, I appreciated your respect for the tradition owners (and I learned some things as well). Subscribed.

[@felixoates]

Hey Jack, thanks so much for your lovely comment mate, and for taking the time to watch!!

[@maxprien1073]

Yes boyssss well done!!

[@felixoates]

Maxy boy was critical to the missions success! Thanks for putting in a hell of shift with us brother 🙏🏻

[@wilsonrobb10]

Mate, what an acheivement! You guys should be so proud. Cracking video too, Once again with the primo music choices.

[@felixoates]

Dude thank you so much!! Was a good feeling to see Byron watching it back and enjoying amongst other mates (Jakey in Wales)! Thanks for always supporting the channel and also Epidemic coming through as a music platform every time hey

[@christophershi5605]

Nice work! Loved every single bit of this video, had my eyes glued the whole time

[@felixoates]

That’s so kind of you to say mate thanks so much for taking the time!!

[@joshkwan]

Fantastic work Felix. Your passion and love for this project really shines through. Watching the whole video (again)!

[@felixoates]

Mate you know your support means a lot to me and hope I can be a great support for your next project/initiative! Thanks again for coming down dude big love!

[@MostlyReading]

It's easy to become disheartened with how cynical people are lately, and then you come across this absolutely beautiful human who takes care to respect our First Nations peoples and their culture. Wonderful video mate, thank you 💙

[@felixoates]

Wow… reading this has made my week! It’s lovely to run in to people with shared values - one thing the algorithm is useful for I guess 😂 A culture that worships the land - with or without current challenges in mind - is something we can all lean so much from and I’m excited to learn more! Thanks so much for you support 🌞

[@m3vans24]

Unreal journey lads! Captured so well Felix and really enjoyed the lessons about the land you passed through - keen to see the next adventure 😊

[@felixoates]

Yes lad! Thanks so much for taking the time!! That's very much appreciated my man glad enjoyed the learnings that means a lot :)

[@thebooster4]

Absolutely unreal story and a massive achievement! Congrats boys

[@felixoates]

Thank you so much for your support James... and your feature! Was so great having you there tonight!

[@Steakboyuniverse6969-y2m]

beautifully done mate

[@felixoates]

Thank you brother!

[@AdamPhelan1]

Congrats mate, great to watch!

[@felixoates]

Thanks so much my friend appreciate you!

[@mackenziegeeves]

Epic video ! What a great cause and a great ride. Well done.

[@felixoates]

Thank you so much Kenz you know I appreciate it!!

[@faisal_al_saiful3838]

Great effort mate. Great video as well.if it was 30 minutes longer, i still would have watched the whole thing.

[@felixoates]

Mate that is massively appreciated thanks so much for watching and for the kind words!!

[@jeanie3971]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing your journey with us 😊

[@felixoates]

Thanks heaps for taking the time Jeanie!

[@Ciaranh]

Ripper content well done lads

[@felixoates]

Thanks dude wanna hear all about your trip sounded mental!! Appreciate it mate

[@brodysearle]

Super rad mate

[@felixoates]

Thanks for watching bro very much appreciated!

[@agricola9171]

Awesome looking trip, loved the respect to the traditional custodians of land throughout. Would love to do a trip like this on my gravel bike, taking a bit longer to see the sights.

[@felixoates]

Thanks heaps!! Hopefully I nailed that part but I’m glad you enjoyed it mate 🙏🏻 I have to day doing this on a gravel bike over many days would be so much fun - the rail trail looks sick!

[@jemmasbeghen211]

This was such an adventure!!

[@felixoates]

So good to have you both there tonight!

[@LindseyH24]

Awesome stuff Felix. Across the Nullarbor next? 👀

[@LindseyH24]

@brodysearle x @felixoates collab required

[@felixoates]

Mate that would be absolutely insane... Are you in!? That might be what seals it ;)

[@felixoates]

R.E. Mr Searle - If he'd do me the honour! Love your work mate and link up is imminent :)

[@LindseyH24]

@ I’ll drive the crew car 🫡

[@felixoates]

That's a very kind offer but we need you riding on the front mate ;)

[@CatherineSui-Miller]

What an excellent and thrilling experience.

[@felixoates]

Thanks for being such a great supporter of the channel Catherine your comments and kind words mean a lot!

[@joelw7587]

well done lads

[@felixoates]

Thanks Joel really appreciate it dude!!

[@sarahstephaniescott]

This is unreal!!!!

[@felixoates]

Thank you my gorgeous lady I appreciate it!

[@sarahstephaniescott]

We need a PT 2 for how you boys made it back to Syd

[@felixoates]

Literally! I don't know if I believe that Jake and Byron didn't run out of things to talk about on the car ride home

[@DanTuber]

I can't imagine doing that many km's day after day. My rear would be so sore. And those semi trailers.... i'd be shitting my bibs 😂

[@felixoates]

It was a lot mate! Hahahaha just ask Byron - bought a brand new 3D printed saddle from China a couple days before! And yeah mate it was fracking dicey to say the least... thanks for watching legend!!

[@JulAlxAU]

Although I do not agree with the Welcome to the Country nonsense, and I find it offensive and divisive, it was a nice ride for you guys. There is one Australia, and it belongs to all Australians, whether first or last, and all Australians are welcome to every corner of this great country. The sooner we get over this simple fact, the better!

[@felixoates]

Hey Julian, I personally can't see how paying respect to the people that came before us and learning more about their culture is divisive in anyway. I'm happy to discuss this further with you because you are evidently someone that is interested in my channel, given that you have been engaged with this project and have commented on my other videos. One non-negotiable I ask for from the people around me, though, is to have my back and to be open to the message I'm trying to bring. So I have to ask Julian, are you open to supporting me and my channel?

[@JulAlxAU]

I am genuinely very interested in this project, particularly from the perspective of an ultra-endurance ride. I fully support the cause you have ridden for, but I don’t entirely agree with some of the views you expressed in the video. That said, I truly see you as a sincere, honest person with strong ethics, which I deeply admire. I’d be happy to discuss this further if you’re open to it.

[@felixoates]

@@JulAlxAU I appreciate your vulnerability as well as the kind words, I also appreciate that you think this cause is a worthy one - I truly believe orgs like TriMob are so good for our sport and for Australia. It's evident we both love Australia so I'm sure we can find common ground. I do think disagreement can be a good thing for the world as things would be pretty boring if we all thought the same way. That being said I do work hard to create a positive and welcoming vibe in my channels & clubs, so hopefully we can unpack some of our ideological differences privately.

[@jemmasbeghen211]

I need to know what kind of travel insurance covers this …..

[@felixoates]

Ahhh Jem Jem good old bike insurance from Velosure, AHM basic cover and a good old dose of salary insurance of which I'm not sure I understand!

[@mikeg4541]

Evidence of disc brakes > rim brakes!

[@felixoates]

Unfortunately I have to agree, although Bulli Pass is pretty savage! Have you been down there before?

[@mikeg4541]

@@felixoates I'm from NJ / NYC, USA! But North NJ is also very hilly so I feel the pain.

[@felixoates]

How good dude thanks for tuning in from the US! I’ll have to hit you up if I’m ever in NYC!

[@mikeg4541]

@@felixoates Absolutely! Henry Hudson trail / 9W to the Cuomo Bridge & down to Manhattan would make a sick video.

[@felixoates]

Sick dude keen as! Do you have insta would be cool to stay in touch in case I ever do anything in the states!

[@tomlawler1936]

How long did they stay in the barn 🤔

[@felixoates]

Mate longer than we would have liked but not through the night thankfully!!