Introducing Peg, our new location scout
Posted on January 18, 2023
Name: Peg
Position: Location Scout and Fixer
Email: Peg@mulgabicycletours.au
Instagram: @peg.thrill.seeker
Biography
Peg is a clothes peg with a difference - a one-of-a-kind, adventurous clothes peg. Not content with simply holding laundry in place, Peg has embarked on a journey to discover the beauty and diversity of Australia.
Peg’s larger-than-life personality and ability to create iconic experiences has seen Peg quickly become a well-known figure in the Australian outdoor adventure space, joining an elite list of world celebrities known by a single name – Shackleton, Ringo, Adele, Sagan, Tiger, Beyonce and Bear.
Peg’s passion for adventure and deep knowledge of Australia's most beautiful and off-the-beaten-track places was why we appointed Peg as Mulga Bicycle Tours new location scout and fixer.
Peg's early life is shrouded in mystery, with little known about Peg’s place of birth or family background. However, Peg always grew up under a cloud, knowing many members of the family were sent to waste early in their lives due to their propensity to become brittle and break when left in the sun. Determined not to add to Australia’s overburdened plastic waste system, Peg began a journey of rediscovery and a search for a new reason for being.
Growing up, Peg was always fascinated by stories of adventure and travel but Peg’s family's financial struggles meant the family never got the chance to explore very far beyond Charters Towers.
One of Peg’s teachers, Miss Poly-Ethylene Glycol, recognised Peg’s passion for adventure and physical activity and introduced Peg to cycling and the discipline required for the Japanese martial art known as Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. The art has an emphasis on mental and spiritual development and the use of natural body movement, stealth, and strategy over raw strength and speed.
Peg dropped out of school early after Peg’s parents separated from their clips. After a short time on the wrong line Peg inherited the family business after Peg’s father disintegrated as a result of being left unused in the sun. Unfortunately the business failed shortly afterwards when Peg was unable to pivot to take advantage of changing government regulations. Forced to take on casual work, Peg quickly became disillusioned.
Peg never lost the sense of wanderlust, and after a short period of unemployment Peg decided to embark on a journey to see all that Australia had to offer. Peg has been travelling ever since.
Peg's journey may be unconventional, but Peg is determined to see and experience all that Australia has to offer.
Along the way Peg is inspiring others to follow their dreams and to make the most of every opportunity, proving that no matter how small and insignificant one may feel, we all have the power to chase our dreams and make something of ourselves.
Peg's Bucket List
- Cycling to Carnarvon Gorge along the Great Inland Way
- Crossing Cape York on a bicycle
- Exploring North East Victoria food and wine by bicycle
- Bungee jumping off the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Peg’s Best Cycling Holiday
Published Works
- The Adventurer's Guide to Australia. 2023, Canberra, Self Published.
- Off the Beaten Path: Exploring Australia's Hidden Gems. 2022, Canberra, Self published.
Recognition
- 2022 Adventure Wanderer of the Year - The Australian Adventurers Club
- 2022 ATF Best Location Scout – Australian Tourism Fixers Association