Late start this morning, riders were able to have breakfast in their rooms and relax before their last trek of the ride.
A couple of riders were riding with hangovers but no need to mention any names, they know who they are.....
Due to the narrow and winding roads, the support crew vehicles were not required as the riders would have to ride single file until arrival at Stirling for morning tea at 11.30am. Good to see Jonny Silcock back to join the riders for the last leg. It also happens to be his birthday today so Happy Birthday Jonny!
As the riders left the Strath Hotel, the support crew were packing up and checking the rooms for the last time. All that the support crew had left to do was get to the Stirling Pub before the riders and order their coffees!!!!
Strange feeling to know the journey was coming to the end. I know everyone was looking forward to seeing their families and friends at lunchtime.
For the first time of the trip, the riders were late, they had more punctures and flat tyres in the leg to Stirling than they have had the whole trip. Typical isn't it when you don't have the support crew their with all the relevant parts.
As all the riders headed off from Stirling the support crew headed to their cars for the ride to the MIND office at Greenhill Road. We hadn't even gotten out of the car park when Troy Bryant returned to get a new tyre as a rider already got a flat tyre.
Support crew arrived at MIND around 12pm to see the MIND team cooking up a storm with many friends and family gathered awaiting the riders arrival. What a fantasic turnout for the guys.
By 1pm everyone was getting worried, they should be here by now? So Claudio got in his car to go and check where they were. Not 2 minutes after he left, the crowd starting yelling as in the distance the blue and green boys were seen heading down Greenhill Road. Well the crowd erupted and clapped as the boys arrived at the finish line at MIND. All smiles now from the riders now that the journey has been completed.
Dorothy Bel Perio from MIND along with Alf got up to say a few words about the achievement accomplished by all involved.
A big thank you to all involved in the MIND Ride To Recovery
The Riders
The Support Crew
Friends & Family
MIND
The Sponsors and everyone who contributed towards the event, it wouldn't have happened without all your generous support and time.
Thanks to the Team at MIND for holding the BBQ today for all the family and their friends who were there to celebrate with the team. Great Work!
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