Another 150 kms to ride again today. We still have hills to climb but the wild flowers are quite spectacular and they kept the riders minds off the hills- for some of the way anyway. Unfortunately either the wind had changed direction or the road has. They mostly had a head wind all day which was mostly coming in across their shoulder.
Fran and Sam rode together today which was good as Sam has to slow down due to his load and Fran likes to go slowly but he hates riding on his own. Jim and Jacquei were racing ahead today although Jim dropped back after a drinks stop and rode the rest of the way with the last two.
Doug has an upset tummy and Di feels as if she is getting a cold so they have decided to upgrade into a cabin for a proper bed tonight. Nice camp ground although very basic amenities but clean and hot showers. Lovely green lush grass to camp on.
Jim came in and informed us that Sam had broken a rim on his back wheel and he can't move his bike. Collis went out and picked him and bike up and he is camping with us tonight while he tries to decide what he will do now. We have offered to carry him, his bike and his luggage to Esperence where he is planning on meeting his mate, who by the way had been travelling with Sam up till a couple of days ago before he hurt his knee. His mate was on the bus from Albany to Esperence which passed us on the road today and there isn't another bus until next week we think. These two guys are cycling from Perth to Sydney unsupported.
Jacquei cooked dinner for Collis and I tonight which was lovely. Peter cooked for himself and the rest of them went down the pub for a meal.
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