last weekend the trike went for its first serious test ride, 160km ( partly threw the bush) to (f)routeville, ( an art, fruit and social enterprise event) the trike did well with good mileage ( wh/km)  and no breakdowns, not even a flat tire, such a relief.
my department date is looming, march 11 is only 4 days away, scary close. I'm leaving from the suitability festival at the Orbost show at around 12-12.30.
a few people have asked about donating to the trip, http://www.gofundme.com/27e6oo is probably the way to go.