Celebration

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Thank god that's over!  No, not the trip but the bastard hills for the last 20 miles!

I had a hunch that today might be difficult and I was spot on.  What I hadn't factored in was the weather - the temperature gauge read well into the hundreds but it felt even hotter.   Imagine cycling with your head in a fan oven and you are getting  close.

We had a nice flat 60 miles with just the heat to contend with, then the hills started.  It was essentially one big hill but with many rises and falls and the last 2 or 3 were real sods.  Eventually, at 85 miles, we reached the top and enjoyed a 5 mile plunge down into the outskirts of Adelaide.

So, another trip done and 2100 miles tucked away in the 2016 savings account.

I have enjoyed Australia, mainly the pies but everything here is pretty good.  I can't help thinking they should have shipped all the law-abiding people to Australia and let all the sheep-stealers have the UK.  The riding has been tough but mainly due to the long days - a more leisurely timetable would make it much easier going.

Tonight we have had a couple of shandies and a curry to celebrate.   Tomorrow we have to find 3 bikes boxes and drink more shandy!



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  1. Unknown23 February 2016 at 21:11

    Awesome trip Steve, thanks for all the posts to keep us posted on progress and findings.
    As always, loved reading the daily updates 😂😂.
    Safe journey back to the freezer!

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