How do you summarize a Cannonball? This was my introduction to without a doubt, the most fun you will have with your pants on!
Arriving as a “newbie” you soon figure out that all the other guys know each other as they come back year after year for this particular reason. But then you too quickly become a member of your new “family” and that is where it all starts.
The experiences along the trip will test you and with the teamwork involved it means you will laugh together and you will also cry with laughter together. The Cannonball involves getting lost together because the lead riders struggle to see markers at times. It involves helping your new mates out of trouble and receiving help when needed. It involves a formal dinner with candles and a white table cloth while camping! (One night only). It gives you time to think and reflect about life in general. This will “reset” your circuits and we all need that. You will see parts of Australia that will blow your mind. You will travel through these parts at an exciting but safe speed. You will meet interesting local wildlife (briefly).
The worst day is the last. You look around at a bunch of like-minded people and you sense a feeling of sadness that it all has to end so soon. Then you start thinking and planning of your return for the next year, bigger tanks, hand grip heaters, different knee guards, more crackers, etc.
Everything is sorted for you and Katie and her team go beyond what is deemed necessary to make your life easier. The satisfaction you will get from knowing that you have contributed to a worthy cause like Debra Australia will leave a warm feeling in your heart for a long time afterwards.
If you are looking for “time out” while having a most excellent time while you are seeing Australia and making new friends and at the same time making a real difference for people that really need it the Cannonball is your answer.
David
