Today, 2nd September, has been one of those difficult days for everybody. The distance was only 101km but the degree of difficulty due to the wind was the greatest of any day so far. The wind was very strong for much of the night and by the time we were getting on the road, it was actually blowing small branches off some of the trees. For much of the day the riders had a crosswind but occasionally it was something like a tailwind. The day finished with about 10km’s of strong headwind. The bus spent a considerable period of time in 3rd gear, 2nd gear even, and 4th gear. I guess I got into top gear (5th) for only 15 minutes in th
e whole day. Never was the team so glad to come to the end of the day’s riding!But, on a brighter side, it was Robyn M’s 50th birthday today! She started the day with something of a bang, in fact, many bangs! Loving husband, Allan and son, Luke, filled the food trailer with inflated balloons last night before going to bed. Robyn was conned into opening the trailer to put some food into it – and alas, balloons went everywhere! Robyn said afterwards that she had wondered why so many people had cameras with them! I was laughing so much that I couldn’t hold the camera still – the result, a blurred picture – but it was all worth it! The celebrations are not completed yet I suspect!
Alex and Marg H joined us today. They met us about 25k’s out of town and Alex rode in with us. He has been a rider in two previous Bike for Bibles rides and Marg is an experienced member of the foodie team. They are welcome additions to the team.
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