Weather - No Rain, wind behind the riders instead of in front of them and only 128km ride today - walk in the park for them!!!
Well Gerry Naughtin and Dorothy Belperio headed off at 7.30am back to work while the riders had a sleep in and left at 9.00am
As the riders headed off the support crew remained behind to restock the food supplies. Only 45kms to morning tea at Kingston. Shopping for 22 people takes time and 5kms before Kingston the support crew had not yet passed the riders. The riders were a bit anxious that the crew hadn't been spotted and what about morning tea? The riders were definitely more worried about their stomachs and not whether the crew were ok!!!!
As good as the support crew are, the benchmark was raised yet again. With 5 minutes to spare and a quick pit stop at the BP for hot water to fill up the kettle, morning tea was ready on their arrival with fresh cakes and buns. Go the Support Crew
Today the riders are travelling well, flat roads and punctures and flat tyres at a minimum.
As the riders set off after morning tea, the heavens open. Jenny from the Kingston local paper came down and photographed the riders before they headed off.
Not many places between Kingston and Salt Creek so lunch was 'In the bush" under a tarp which was set up on the side of the road. yet again the support crew raised the bar with a bonfire roaring on their arrival. All the riders seem to have on their mind during the ride is FOOD. They are definitely getting variety throughout the week with their meals.
The other important thing asked throughout the group is what accommodation did we have in Salt Creek. For those of you who have been to Salt Creek, there is not much there at all. They were informed that on arrival they would need to set up their tents!!!! "All Part of the Adventure" All were pleasantly suprised that at Gemini Downs there were cabins with beds and hot showers in their cabins.
The riders seem to be cruising through the days now that the roads are flatter. Rob Meggetto still struggles with knee soreness but is well supported by the other riders and the Doc.
Lots of hugs and 'hi fives' amongst the boys on arrival and the weather starting to turn sour yet again. Good timing though and now time for the boys to jump in the ice baths.
Facilities at Gemini Downs perfect with open fire and large kitchen for Support Crew to cook up a storm. At the end of the night a total of 5kg's of pasta was cooked a big tray of chicken stir fry and Ang Anabaldi did a run to the only shop in Salt Creek to arrange dessert for everyone of icecream. Well done Ang.
Riders headed off to bed at 8.48pm while the support crew stayed up and relaxed. (The only time we get to relax is when the riders are asleep. Lucky they are going to bed early)
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