Time to be Realistic!
Well folks, we've been reviewing our plans!
What an experience this has been!
We've cycled over 2000kms, crossed 2 time zones and have survived some very challenging conditions.
We're just not doing the daily mileage that we expected to do - hills, head winds, trailer weight and age being the main factors.
This has meant more bush camps (over 25 so far) which in turn has meant carrying more heavy water supplies and food, which most certainly contributed to Del's broken spokes.
With the hills of the Flinders Ranges, Broken Hill terrain and crossing the Great Dividing Range (some 1740kms), we realise that, at our age and with Del's bike problems, it is a challenge that would be lengthy, gruelling, potentially dangerous and probably beyond our ability. (We've cycled Coffs Harbour to Coolangatta on a previous trip.)
We have decided to continue to Iron Knob then turn south to Whyalla, a major town with an airport.
From there, we'll prepare to fly to Adelaide, then on to Auckland.
I'll keep blogging until we head home.
You certainly have survived some tough challenges! It's been such a great achievement to get across the Nullarbor and beyond, I keep telling people about my mad parents and they can't believe what you have done - we're so proud of you! But you're making a very sensible call, good on you. I'm not sure if you are still cycling today or are having a second night in the motel - either way, make the most of the last few days cycling to Whyalla! xx
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing adventure you'd had. Good call. May tail winds take you to Whyalla xx J&J
ReplyDeleteNow that is sad news, but sensible, as Simon says. Well done you two, we very proud of you and your achievement. There’s a Raybould’s meet-up on Saturday so we will toast your success, and we’ll toast your future, maybe slightly less ambitious plans. Enjoy the pedalling!
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