Boo: couldn’t face the 530 alarm so had another 30 mins. Spent another 20 mins sewing shorts pre departure…
Yay: after getting going, mood lifted, sunrise up awesome mtb track with fun descent. Cafe stop in omarama before heading towards saddle. Weather stayed friendly, not toot. Lots of walking up saddle but good for knees. Loved descent and many many river crossings, much bike carrying over them, great to ride standing for a few hours assisted by strong tail wind. Pub people in Oturehua greeted me by name which was lovely, keen dot watches. Got me nachos in 10 minds. Beautiful calm last hour through dusk into lauder where had reunion with nick and Vic from TA18 🙂 really enjoyed today with pressure off as needing to hit Alex shops in opening hours.
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