6.30am- Under the cover of darkness and chilly Melbourne weather all the riders assembly in the lobby of the Travelodge hotel eagerly ready to commence. Lots of anticipation and a few nerves. With hot air ballons passing over the Melbourne skyline the riders set off for the first leg to Geelong where the first morning tea was held. During the first leg the support cars were unable to follow the riders, so Cam decided to ride ahead with his new beaut head "Cam Cam". He planned to take some footage of the riders but forgot to stop and fell of his bike much to the laughter of the group. A good start.
The next leg to lunch at Anglesee was uneventful, just a bit of rain. Unknownly a taste of things to come.
The afternoon stretch consisted of some beautiful scenery along the Great Ocean Road. The sun did come out allowing a bit of relief. On the arrival of the riders at afternoon tea, Sue was surprised to hear 19 men say they were "happy to see her". By now the support crew have the pit stop routine down to a fine art. Nic Cox suffered a minor knee injury, but with some loving care from the Doc solidered on. Already Nic had a bit a 'Man crush on the Doc".
The next leg to San Jose was a bit tough with windy weather along the Great Ocean Road. The support crew got a bit lost finding the night accomodation causing the riders to ride a few extra km's. Hey what's a few extra km's after the days work.
All tucked in bed for the night.
Puncture score- Cam- 3.
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