Determine your priorities for the trip. Pick out a few things and places you want to see before deciding on a route or distance.
Map out your desired route using an online bike path calculator. This will give you an idea of how far you are going, and how long it will take. Visit the website Bikely.com for more information. If your ride is sufficiently long, you will need to look into lodging for a night. If you are new to cycling or have never been to Australia, you may want to consider joining a tour for your first trip since tour operators can help you out with any problems you might experience on the roads and trails. You can find tour operators at Gold-coast-australia-holidays.com.
Pick out rest stops along your path. Small towns or cities work well as stops because you can easily find restaurants, restrooms, grocery stores and bike shops for any items you might need while on your trip.
Make a list of items to pack for your ride. You should include spare parts such as tubes and folding bead tires, spokes, frame-mounted inflation pumps, a tire pressure gauge, a multi-tool, a bike lock and a flat tire kit. If you are staying overnight in a hotel, you may want to bring a change of clothes for wandering around after dark. Pack some energy bars or trail mix for an extra boost when you get hungry. Figure out what you will wear, which can range from rain gear to sunglasses depending on the weather.
Fill your water bottle and bring a credit card or some extra cash for any unforeseen purchases you may need to make.
