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<span>Pre Day One :</span> A man named Sammy and random acts of kindness

Pre Day One : A man named Sammy and random acts of kindness

I arrived in Perth today, nervous as I stepped off the plane, knowing in just

<span>Day One :</span> Perth to York

Day One : Perth to York

I’ve been preparing myself for a few months and it’s almost surreal to be actually

<span>Day Two :</span> York to Merredin 165km

Day Two : York to Merredin 165km

This was horrendous, 165km predominately uphill and still into a 35km an hour wind.We woke

<span>Day Three :</span> Recovery Ride

Day Three : Recovery Ride

Day Three was a lot less strenuous on my body. Although uneventful, it felt like

<span>Day Four :</span> Southern cross to Kalgoorlie 225km

Day Four : Southern cross to Kalgoorlie 225km

The longest ride of the trip, we left at dawn and arrived in fading light

<span>Day Five :</span> The Rest Day

Day Five : The Rest Day

Thank God for the rest day. It was so needed for all of us. I

<span>Day Six :</span> Kalgoorlie to Norseman 189km

Day Six : Kalgoorlie to Norseman 189km

A simply stunning day 27 degrees barely a breath of wind and not a cloud

<span>Day Seven :</span> Norseman to Balladonia 190km

Day Seven : Norseman to Balladonia 190km

We saw the first sign saying Adelaide 1,986. We thought “we must be getting close”.

<span>Day Eight :</span> Balladonia to Caiguna 182km

Day Eight : Balladonia to Caiguna 182km

Day 3 of our cluster of over 180km days. It is getting tough mentally as

<span>Day Nine :</span> Caiguna to Cocklebiddy 65km

Day Nine : Caiguna to Cocklebiddy 65km

So much for an easy day! This is the shortest ride of the whole trip

<span>Day Ten :</span> Coclebiddy to Madura 97km

Day Ten : Coclebiddy to Madura 97km

After 10 hours of sleep, I felt better and looking forward to another half day.

<span>Day Eleven :</span> Madura to Eucla 181km

Day Eleven : Madura to Eucla 181km

Wow. What a day. We did 181 km in 6 hours, and what a difference

<span>Day Twelve :</span> The Rest day at Eucla

Day Twelve : The Rest day at Eucla

After riding 900km in six days, we were really looking forward to a rest. Eucla

<span>Day Thirteen :</span> Eucla to Nullarbor 197km

Day Thirteen : Eucla to Nullarbor 197km

This was always going to be a tough day even in the best of conditions.

<span>Day Fourteen :</span>  Nullarbor to Nundroo 144km

Day Fourteen : Nullarbor to Nundroo 144km

It is pretty crazy when you look at the day sheet and think, “thank goodness

<span>Day Fifteen :</span> Nundroo to Ceduna 152km

Day Fifteen : Nundroo to Ceduna 152km

It was a freezing cold start at 0.3 degrees when we rode out. My hands

<span>Day Sixteen :</span> Ceduna to Streaky Bay 115km

Day Sixteen : Ceduna to Streaky Bay 115km

We left our beautiful accommodation and stunning scenery at Ceduna, and went on another cold

<span>Day Seventeen :</span> The Rest Day in Streaky Bay

Day Seventeen : The Rest Day in Streaky Bay

I had a massive sleep and didn’t get up until 7.00am which is most unusual

<span>Day Eighteen :</span> Streaky Bay to Wudina 153km

Day Eighteen : Streaky Bay to Wudina 153km

I think the purpose of a rest day is that you are meant to feel

<span>Day Nineteen :</span> Wudina to Kimba 101km

Day Nineteen : Wudina to Kimba 101km

Fortunately, the rain had cleared overnight and we woke to a cool, crisp clear morning.

<span>Day Twenty :</span> Kimba to Port Augusta 156km

Day Twenty : Kimba to Port Augusta 156km

The half day and night at Kimba was really nice the Hotel was an old

<span>Day Twenty One :</span> Port Augusta to Port Pirie

Day Twenty One : Port Augusta to Port Pirie

After our horrifying ride on a small section of the Eyre Highway yesterday afternoon, Richard

<span>Day Twenty Two :</span> Port Pirie to Clare 109 km

Day Twenty Two : Port Pirie to Clare 109 km

It is really strange we had been counting the days down towards the finish line

<span>Day Twenty Three :</span> Clare to Adelaide 147km

Day Twenty Three : Clare to Adelaide 147km

The final day was here. There was some excitement, relief and also some sadness in

<span>Day Twenty Four :</span> The Final Day

Day Twenty Four : The Final Day

It is time to pack up the skin irritation cream, the antifungal cream, the Paw