As mentioned in previous posts I will be biking the perimeter of Australia this year. I only have a rough HEMA map for the trip but I probably need to go through Perth somehow. Here are the details:
1. I will be coming from north following HWY 1 (Brand HWY).
First of all I need to know whether I should catch up with HWY 1 again or follow HWY 20 instead (both going to Bunbury). Which is best for bicycles? Next I need to know how I can come through Perth the easiest way possible ideally passing a well-equipped bike shop on my way. Last I want to know if I should turn right just after the Moore River north of Perth to catch up with HWY 60 (following the coast line reeeaally close passing Sorrento, Scarborough, Fremantle). Are there some online resources for guiding me thorugh that large city - or can somebody suggest a good route?
(following the coast line reeeaally close passing Sorrento, Scarborough, Fremantle).
That's the way I'd go. Not that there is anything inherently wrong with any other route. But down the coast through Perth is a nice ride. There are Backpackers Hostels in Scarborough and Freo, camping just south of Freo. There is a largish bikeshop in central Freo.
It is a mostly sealed bike path, probably not as quick as riding down the main roads, but a friend of mine, Randy, did it on his 'Round Australia' tour and enjoyed it.
