Rained most of the night and thought we would be leaving Perth in the rain. Praise the Lord it fined up enough so that we left dry.
Robyn's new wheels for the next 3 days.
Stayed in Anglican Church and Hall in Williams. The power went out as we were about to sit down to dinner so we had dinner by candle (torch) light. Would have been romantic if the other 45 blokes weren't there. Thus unable to charge electrical gadgets, write blogs etc that night.
Today the trip was further south to Kojonup (everythingup inup WAup endsup withup up!!!!). Short day today, only 95km and favourable tailwinds again. Decided to ride with the B team for a bit of R & R. They ride a bit slower so it was an easy ride today. Undulating but nothing too difficult.
Kojonup is a rural town (pop 2000) in wheat/sheep belt. Very green at moment. Countryside more like home though hilly. Canola already flowering. Has a delightful Cake shop which we all made use of. The fastest team was called the "Custard Tarts" today in honour of the promised indulgence ahead.
Off to Albany tomorrow for another rest day (O it's tough riding across Australia).
See ya tomorrow.
Robyn's new wheels for the next 3 days.
About to leave Perth (Fastest team)
There are now three teams. The fastest team keeps changing names depending on what is topical at the moment. First day out of Perth they were the Quokkas because some had been to Rottnest Island.
Previous day names were: Wildflowers, Black Swans etc.
Robyn was our roadie. She did a great job. Best looking Roadie for years. Her job is to follow the group (Quokkas) and warn via UHF of following vehicles, carrying rider day bags, water and (most important) lollies etc. She didn't run over any of us so it was a good beginning.
Big Hill out of Perth was a grind though not too steep then hilly for rest of day. Good tailwinds made the 158km trip a little easier.
Stayed in Anglican Church and Hall in Williams. The power went out as we were about to sit down to dinner so we had dinner by candle (torch) light. Would have been romantic if the other 45 blokes weren't there. Thus unable to charge electrical gadgets, write blogs etc that night.
Today the trip was further south to Kojonup (everythingup inup WAup endsup withup up!!!!). Short day today, only 95km and favourable tailwinds again. Decided to ride with the B team for a bit of R & R. They ride a bit slower so it was an easy ride today. Undulating but nothing too difficult.
Kojonup is a rural town (pop 2000) in wheat/sheep belt. Very green at moment. Countryside more like home though hilly. Canola already flowering. Has a delightful Cake shop which we all made use of. The fastest team was called the "Custard Tarts" today in honour of the promised indulgence ahead.
Off to Albany tomorrow for another rest day (O it's tough riding across Australia).
See ya tomorrow.
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