3000 k's and still going strong (Blue Water Springs Roadhouse to The Lynd Oasis Roadhouse)

Today marks another milestone in Tom's schedule as he crosses off 3000k's done and dusted.

It is an early start, as Tom and sister Barb head off from Blue Water Springs Roadhouse. Destination The Lynd, some 150k's up the road. There are hopes for a tail wind, and good roads ahead.

Terry and Barb remain behind to pack up and move the camp...again.  Mike, how did you do it every day!!! We leave our froggy companions behind in our ensuite, to give following nomads some excitement too.

It soon becomes apparent that the single lane roads with big drop offs are to continue, with road trains barging down the middle of them, and caravans coming up behind the cyclists and beeping at them to get off.  Tom is not impressed.

The vegetation is very similar to the previous day - savannah woodland - and there are Brahman cattle and emus to contend with.  The cattle are quite surprised to see cyclists, and run across the road in fright - goes to show how many cyclists they have seen before!!  Not many of these crazy fellas.

A view of the ranges.  Plenty of hills.

Clarke River

There are a few more hills than expected, and Tom and sister Barb soon become separated as Tom powers ahead.  This begins to challenge the backup crew, who now have two cyclists to support in vastly different locations.  No communications make it difficult.

The backup crew are in a lot of trouble with the cyclists, for failing to find them at the planned times for morning tea and lunch, (we had perhaps been a little slow in packing up for various reasons and there had been photos to take etc) and cyclist Barb in particular was hanging out for a cup of tea by the time we eventually got to her.  Plans are made to ensure that this doesn't happen again. (which it did again the next day anyway! Sack the support crew, we say! ) In any event, we all manage to meet up again at the Greenvale roadhouse for lunch.

Tom at Greenvale with 62 k's to go to The Lynd.
Note: cattle road train behind, one of the hazards for cyclists.

Barb and Terry at Greenvale for lunch.

It's a bit of an uphill climb for the cyclists, but we all eventually arrive at The Lynd Oasis Roadhouse by mid afternoon - another dodgy affair - where we set up camp for the night, with other grey nomads.  The number of grey nomads we are now coming across is gradually increasing, indicating that the flood to the north is now well and truly underway.

Terry's carnival lights again provide entertainment for all!  Cyclist Barb complains of a sore bum! Wonder why!?

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