Day 20: Willare to Broome

Final day of the trip. Some riders were disturbed during the night with cattle sticking their heads into their tents or at least surrounding their tents and mooing all night. Jerry and Gareth were disturbed by the sound of the generator as well. Jane and Dallas left very early and not sure what time as no-one actually saw them leave. Lorraine and Pat left around 6.30 am with all riders heading out at intervals until there was only Gareth left. Gareth seems to want to be the back runner again today.

Morning tea was at 50 km on the side of the road and all were coming together except Gareth who was about a half hour behind them by morning tea. The wind is in their favour today with quite a few gusts pushing them along. Lunch was at 100 km mark and Gareth is still a fair way behind. The plan is for them to all meet up at Roebuck Roadhouse for an ice cream and /or drink (from Collis) and then ride into Broome together.

Everyone waited around for Gareth to arrive so that we could have photos and then ride off together. They once again spread out down the highway and were unable to stay too close together because of the traffic so they all arrived at Cable Beach around the same time except somehow Gareth dropped off again and was 10 mins behind the rest of them (we were starting to become concerned about what could have happened to him). Fortunately he arrived in one piece and we were able to congratulate everyone and take group photos.

Celebratory dinner was arranged at a cafe for 5 pm. We were joined by Pat's partner Tim, Lorraine's partner, George, Joe's partner, Nicky and Jane's daughter, Adelaide. Food, drink and service was good