Just when you thought it couldn't get any tougher! Mon's error over the mountains was superb considering A) her gears weren't working well B)she realised her back brake was partially applied for the first 40k's.
Saturday was as tough as it gets trying to catch up our 2 lost hours in torrential rain. Mon's spill on the dual carriage way was terrifying watching cars speed by inches from her. With mine I expect the Kinross council will need to replace the bitumen I dug up as I hit the ground in the wet so hard.
Chris,Maggie & Shane saved the day by looking after us so brilliantly allowing us to dry out.
We have now passed amazingly passed the 700 mark, doing it tough in the rain & wind. When not hallucinating I'm busy cursing-I mean I can understand working in semi govt myself that it is likely that someone has forgotten to tell the roads dept that the war with Germany has in fact ended & that all missing road signs can now be put back, I can even accept that a country that standard "centric" forgot to standardise shower unit controls so dummies like me don't end up with 3rd degree burns- what I can't accept though is why roads are still marked in miles, doesn't the relevant authority understand how demoralising it is when knackered to believe you're nearly there when your not!
All joking aside the scenery (waterlogged)has been superb- rideon
In June 2011 I will bike over 2000km's unsupported from John O'Groats to Lands End UK ! My motivation is simple i.e. 1) To undertake a life challenge that is physically and spiritually rewarding 2) Raise funds to help 2 worthy local OZ causes - Painting with Parkinsons & a local 10 year old girl with Autism named Maleah 3) Promote awareness and support for Parkinsons UK ! Any support is greatly welcomed. I hope my journey inspires others !
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