Day 4
October 15th 2008 23:13
The previous day was a nightmare. That headwind really was equal to a 90k hill climb, but to have done it felt great, but the legs, shoulders and bum were very sore.
Thank goodness for Peter, who for a small guy can really pound the muscles back into shape. Wearing the Skins religiously - so had them on that night at dinner, which drew a few stares.
The road to Renmark was much easier and at only 113k, we took the time to use the ride as a recovery session.
I was interviewed by a radio station, standing on the side of the road when a huge truck screamed past, nearly blew me over - made for some exciting live radio.
I really love the riverland, it's just a fantastic part of the world, and that's reflected in the people. Our reception had a band playing on the back of a truck, the group play for free, for charity and did all the old favorites, it was such a pleasure to meet them.
The people here really put on a show and I spent a lot of time talking and chatting with as many as I could. The mayor put his weight behind the event and the afternoon was perfect, with the river flowing freely in the background.
ABC radio did an interview and I nearly lost it when it came to discussing home. Man I miss them and waiting for that first hug and kiss is agonizing. When I came back from the studio the team were up on the stage doing a "ho-down." Rohan had a catastrophic go at getting a sing along happening, and managed to make the whole thing just damn funny!
Our hosts had plenty of surprises in store - a power river cruse with 25 of the most fun loving and silly people you can meet. The beer, wine and jokes flowed, and we were laughing until we reached shore. Then a huge BBQ, with more drinking, jokes and laughing - it was a real blast.
Tanya sung like an angel, and tried to be modest, but with a voice like that, you know you are good!
The whole team were swept up into a feeling of euphoria, after 4 days of early starts, hard riding and a bit of groundhoging.
We were put up at a massive holiday home, sleeps 10 people and just first class all the way. Missing home like crazy, but leaving here will be hard - could get used to this royal treatment.
Thank goodness for Peter, who for a small guy can really pound the muscles back into shape. Wearing the Skins religiously - so had them on that night at dinner, which drew a few stares.
The road to Renmark was much easier and at only 113k, we took the time to use the ride as a recovery session.
I was interviewed by a radio station, standing on the side of the road when a huge truck screamed past, nearly blew me over - made for some exciting live radio.
I really love the riverland, it's just a fantastic part of the world, and that's reflected in the people. Our reception had a band playing on the back of a truck, the group play for free, for charity and did all the old favorites, it was such a pleasure to meet them.
The people here really put on a show and I spent a lot of time talking and chatting with as many as I could. The mayor put his weight behind the event and the afternoon was perfect, with the river flowing freely in the background.
ABC radio did an interview and I nearly lost it when it came to discussing home. Man I miss them and waiting for that first hug and kiss is agonizing. When I came back from the studio the team were up on the stage doing a "ho-down." Rohan had a catastrophic go at getting a sing along happening, and managed to make the whole thing just damn funny!
Our hosts had plenty of surprises in store - a power river cruse with 25 of the most fun loving and silly people you can meet. The beer, wine and jokes flowed, and we were laughing until we reached shore. Then a huge BBQ, with more drinking, jokes and laughing - it was a real blast.
Tanya sung like an angel, and tried to be modest, but with a voice like that, you know you are good!
The whole team were swept up into a feeling of euphoria, after 4 days of early starts, hard riding and a bit of groundhoging.
We were put up at a massive holiday home, sleeps 10 people and just first class all the way. Missing home like crazy, but leaving here will be hard - could get used to this royal treatment.
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