2023 Indi-Pac Day 1 Report
Finally...
Finally...
Sunday March 19, 2023: In the video towards the end of Day 1's post I mentioned that the amended plan for the day was to overnight at a rest stop picnic table that I'd identified in my route notes. I never found the rest stop though...
Monday March 20, 2023: Up and at em' at 2am. The usual mental battle against lethargy and body stiffness ensued but I could absolutely feel that my spirit had been restored. The rest, extra sleep and abundant calories had hit the spot. Giddyup! I stuffed some leftovers...
Tuesday March 21, 2023: My phone alarm originally screamed at me just after midnight...
Wednesday March 22, 2023: Up just after 3:20am. I was feeling good, the big meal and good nights sleep had worked miracles again. Yep, there was a bit of a theme developing here - the warm bed and associated comforts of a room at a...
Thursday March 23, 2023: Up a little later this morning, the sun already up which was a little unnerving given I'd been on the road more often than not well before dawn over the last 5 days. Part of me felt like I was already behind...
Friday March 24, 2023: I wheeled my bike out into the crisp morning at about 3:45am. I may have stayed in bed longer but I had made a loose plan with Ian last night to ride out together on the morning. He had the room...
Saturday March 25, 2023: My reacquaintance with the Eyre Highway resumed at 5:06am. Di must have been out very early yet again and was already 35ks up the road. I thought about it but I just didn't have the legs or the will power, particularly into...
Sunday March 26, 2023: As it was quite the late finish last night - 3:40am arrival (which included a +2.5 hour time zone change), plus at least an hour to calm down after a hectic ride in, I gave myself a reprieve by not setting...
Monday March 27, 2023: 12 hours off the bike...