06/06/2026
After leaving Port Hedland, I headed north towards Sandfire Roadhouse on another remote stretch of Western Australia.
This ride marked a personal milestone for me. As I passed the Marble Bar Road (The Hottest Place In Australia) turnoff just outside Port Hedland, it became a significant marker in the journey. From that point on, I was riding further north than I had ever ridden a motorbike in Australia before. Everything beyond that point was unknown territory for me, making it both exciting and a little daunting at the same time.
At the time, it felt like just another day on the road.
What I didn't know was that this ride would become a turning point in the journey.
About three-quarters of the way through the ride, I started noticing signs that something wasn't right with the trailer. At the time, I wasn't sure what the problem was or how serious it might be. Looking back now, this was the point where the tyre and bearing issues that would eventually bring the trip to a halt at Sandfire were first starting to show themselves.
This video captures the ride exactly as it happened — the scenery, the changing landscapes, the conversations inside the helmet, and the moments before I knew what was coming.
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