I could try to paraphrase this project, but instead, I’ll leave it to the pros:

“Anyone concerned with things like time and efficiency will go from A to B by planes, trains, or automobiles. In fact, a bike would rarely even factor into the equation. But for those more focused on reinforcing friendships, seeing new sites, and exploring Australia’s interior than punching the clock and making “good time,” you go for a ride.

In the case of the latest Yonder Journal trip, the gang rode from Sydney to Melbourne on our Diverge, opting against the obvious choice, the Princes’ Highway. There were dirt roads, paved roads, snow-capped mountains, and plenty of good times along the self-supported way.

To celebrate the trip, we worked with one of our favorite illustrators, London-based Thomas Slater, to create bottles, shirts, and even bike paint jobs, that reflect the icons of Australia, albeit stereotypical ones, in his tongue-in-cheek style. The color palate is all drawn from nature, taking cues from the Outback and midnight sky, and of course, the gear itself is of the utmost quality.”

See the bottles and shirts at Specialized and if you haven’t read the Yonder Journal posts, don’t miss those either!