Day 21: Mannum to Milang

Collis changed the route today on the advice of Roger and therefore Roger was made the leader to lead the team out of Mannum.

Jane had a sore behind and decided to come in the car with me to give her derrière a rest. The day was quite perfect for cycling although the wind forecast was once again not promising so everyone decided to be cautious and leave early. There were quite a few hills to climb today so it was on occasions quite strenuous. Morning tea at Murray Bridge when the winds picked up and a decision was made by Collis that we would go to Langhorn Creek for lunch. This was a popular decision for most of the group but not all as it reduced the mileage for the day- some riders are using this leg as a training ride for the next leg.

Half of the group went to one of the wineries for lunch and that was the last we saw of them until later in the afternoon. The rest of the group rode with our support to Milang and set up camp. Those that stayed behind rode unsupported and maybe a bit crookedly to the campsite around 4 pm. It was quite amusing to watch where these riders set up their tents and the number of times they threw their flies over their tents just for them to fall off again. The men had the giggles and reminded me of a group of 15 year olds who had had their first drink. Another lovely camp site although a bit cool and windy in the evening.

We all ended up in the local hotel for dinner, although Gareth stayed behind to guard the campsite and heat up leftovers from the night before. We had heard our campsite discussed and other campers wondering if we were going to the pub- it all sounded a bit suspicious so everything got locked up. Gareth wandered up to join us later on- the cricket was on the tele.