After a long decent (which had us absolutely frozen) it was straight into rocky cattle country. The early morning mist was hanging low and the sunlight was peeking thru the gum trees. It was beautiful!
Again our crack team of three was off the front, leading the charge. We were so quick that the support van almost missed meeting us at the designated rest stop. After a hot tea, we pushed on to tackle the major climb of the day - Bolivia. No idea why a climb in outback NSW is named after Sth America democratic republic but oh well. Up the Bolivia climb I pushed a decent pace and managed to snag a close second place to Lawrie (who is the fittest 60yr old on the planet). Not bad!
After that we motored into Deepwater, a sleepy town halfway to Glen Innes. We enjoyed some coffee and an apple turnover. The next riders were far behind and it was decided that we wouldn't wait for them and instead head straight to Glen Innes.
There was a bitter cold headwind and the cloudy sky meant the temperature hovered under 20 degrees. My nose and lips are cold and wind burnt now.
Rolling turns into Glen Innes we passed their famous Stonehenge copy and numerous pubs. We were so quick that on arriving at the motel, we were told we are too early to check in! Off to the local coffee shop (as all cyclists do) for a skinny Capp and more baked goods. I might even put on weight by the end of this trip!
Dinner is at the local steakhouse then tugging up for bed. It will be a cold start tomorrow, with -5 degrees pretty common around here! Lets see if I can defrost the legs in the morning.
We covered 95km and climbed 1200m in 3hr35min today. A nice and easy day.
good job!
ReplyDeletehow good is a hot pie on a cold day after a good ride?!
ReplyDeletestay safe, guys!
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