Today is Fran's last day and he will be sadly missed. Fran has been the life of the group and he is very giving and generous. Fran is missing his wife and kids immensely and is desperate to get back to Perth to join them before they have to fly home to Scotland. This is a planned departure and as far as Fran wanted to come. He has been raising money for kids with cancer especially those that are terminally ill. If anyone would like to donate just contact us on cycleacrossoz15@hotmail.com and we will pass on his donation link to you.
The day started off with a camp fire and everyone not in a hurry to leave the camp site. Fran rode off with his two buddies Jacquei and Jim but soon got left a little way behind until the morning tea break. From MT Jim waited for Fran and rode the rest of the 50 kms into Caiguna with him. It was very emotional for Fran to finish this ride and he will tell you himself that he is not an avid rider like the others but did this for the kids. Well done Fran- we will miss you.
Today the ride was all along the 90 mile straight and the first bend spotted was just before we reached Caiguna. Some of the riders visited the blowhole and apparently the air was warmish today. The day was just perfect weather wise with a cold breeze blowing in around 4.30 pm. There was a slight headwind and could be difficult riding at times.
It was great to get to a roadhouse and get in a shower after 2 days in the bush. We all went to dinner in at the roadhouse for Fran's celebratory dinner but everyone was in bed early. Collis and Fran are desperately asking the truck drivers for a lift for him back to Perth hopefully leaving tomorrow.
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