Countdown - One week before departure • Introduction and overview
Allow us to introduce Nils Hoffmann — a 20-year-old German cyclist and adventurer who has already completed an extraordinary bicycle journey from Stuttgart to Seoul, covering more than 13,000 kilometres across several continents.
Now, in his latest challenge, Nils is turning his attention to Australia, hugging the coastline as he rides south from Brisbane to Melbourne.
Starting from Brisbane on the 22nd of February, Nils will be riding the Trike Bike CHILL on this epic 2,500 km coastal expedition. This journey will test endurance, adaptability, and the real-world touring capability of the Trike Bike CHILL across changing terrain, coastal winds, heat, rain, and long open stretches of road.
You can follow the entire adventure right here. With every ride day, we’ll post updates including distance covered, route details, conditions, photos, and video highlights so you can track progress in real time. Whether it’s a tough headwind day or a smooth scenic coastal stretch, you’ll be able to experience the journey alongside Nils as the expedition unfolds kilometre by kilometre.
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Today’s Snapshot
This section provides a summary of the latest ride day on the Brisbane to Melbourne expedition. After each riding day, key details such as distance, ride time, conditions and battery performance will be updated here so you can easily follow Nils’ progress along the coastal route.
Ballina → Evans Head
42 km
3 h 10 m
Hot, gusty crosswinds
~38%
Trike Bike CHILL
Journal Update
This is where you’ll find the latest update directly from Nils during the Brisbane to Melbourne expedition. Each entry shares his real-time experiences on the road — the conditions, the challenges, the highlights, and what it’s truly like touring Australia’s coastline on the Trike Bike CHILL.
Today really tested the coastal touring setup. The wind was persistent and some stretches had rough shoulders, but the CHILL’s stability made the ride feel controlled and predictable.
The highlight was the long, open coastal sections where you can settle into a rhythm and just keep rolling. We’re keeping a close eye on hydration and pacing in the heat, and the trike continues to perform exactly as intended.
Key takeaway: Stability and comfort matter most on long coastal days — especially in crosswinds.
Photos
This is where you’ll find photographs from the trip, updated every ride day so you can follow the coastline, towns, and conditions as the expedition progresses.
Video Update
Watch the official introduction to the Brisbane to Melbourne Electric Trike Expedition. In this video, Nils outlines the journey ahead and what to expect from the CHILL coastal adventure.
Follow the expedition for regular video updates from the road.
About the Trike Used on This Expedition
The Trike Bike CHILL is built for stability, comfort, and real-world touring — including a long-range battery system and practical cargo carrying for day-to-day travel.
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