Distance - 156 kms
Climbing - 135 metres
View the ride here -
After the cycling God gave us a pasting north of the Murray, he/she has finally shown us some compassion. He/she might be playing tricks?
I have ridden this particular stretch of the Murray Valley highway at least 7 times, during my participation in the Port to Port ride with the Tasco team from Mildura. Never with conditions so good.
We felt violated by the experience at the Big 4 Riverside Park at Swan Hill, so we had planned a shorter day and spend the night out in the sticks camped at the Gunbower caravan park. We were also keen to sample the wares of the Gunny pub. On arrival however, not wishing to offend the gods, we pressed on to Echuca. We lucked on the happy hour schooners and the $12 pot and parmi deal at the Shamrock Hotel. Had to eat broccoli and cauliflower however.
Broke another Kracka LFL record with the flat terrain suiting our level of fitness.
Tony, with suitable Mangina care, is proving to be the cycling powerhouse under these conditions. We cracked 33kph going through Torrumbarry!
Had a few interested punters in our journey today. A lawyer from Melbourne and a Sydney to Hobart sailor from Tassie.
Looking forward to a date with the Beechworth Bakery tomorrow morning.
Hi Tony - What a great journey you're on.
ReplyDeleteI'm from the Riverine Herald newspaper in Echuca. We would love to catch up and take a pic when you get here! Call me on 5483 0508.