After a lovely night of
listening to the Delarue Family share their journey with Camp Quality last
night everyone went to bed reasonably early.
This morning the “generator
alarm” woke everyone ! The generator
for the coffee machine needs to be switched on about 40 minutes before
breakfast to get the machine ready and so this seems to be many people’s alarm
clocks. The sensible people have
earplugs in and so don’t hear it but from around 5.30 a.m. it seems to be a
hive of activity while Support Crew is preparing breakfast !
After breakfast everyone was
on their bikes for the morning briefing and then were led out by Team MPFP
today.
Everyone made their way to
Culcairn where the wonderful Lions Club put on the best spread for us of
sandwiches, wraps, fruit, homemade donuts and cupcakes, etc. It was a wonderful feast and the riders were
very excited to stop and refuel themselves again.
After a chat and a photo with
the Lions Club, the riders were back on their bikes to make their way to
Mangoplah where Kath and Maree, with the help of their assistants, Bill and Ben
prepared them lunch. Everyone is
travelling well and there is lots of banter, fun and jokes happening.
Following a yummy lunch and a
bit of a rest in the sun, it was time to hit the road again for the last leg of
today’s 128 km journey.
They were back on their bikes
and heading into Wagga Wagga where the Logistics Crew were at the accommodation
sorting out all their luggage, washing, bike storage, dinner, etc.
The riders were riding really
quickly and in time today and ended up arriving at the accommodation in Wagga
Wagga almost 40 minutes early – well done everyone, great team work.
The afternoon was full of
stretch sessions, Massages by the amazing Sara, Jarrod and Scott, warm showers,
washing, refuelling and watching as several brave souls braved the cold pool
water to help their aching muscles !
We then made our way over the
RSL for an incredibly yummy buffet which was full of seafood, salads, baked
vegies, ribs, breads and desserts.
With full bellies, it was
time to start the formalities for the night.
The Team who are currently winning the points system is Team Subtilis !
Tonight’s Jerseys went to:-
Rider’s Joker Jersey – Ged for
going to the right side of the road instead of the left when he got a flat and
trying to get brownie points from other riders to win “Most Supportive Jersey”!
Support Crew Joker Jersey –
Jack for flying his drone into a tree while filming.
King of the Mountain Jersey –
Kate for training lots on her own because she lives in the Blue Mountains, made
an effort to get to all the Qualifiers, came from Blue Mountains to ensure her
bag and bike were dropped off on packing day and has been in some pain today
with her hip but has still ridden without complaining. Well done Kate.
Rider’s Most Supportive
Jersey – Deano for helping out with chase backs several times throughout the
day.
Most Supportive Jersey – Jez for
always asking how he can help out. Nothing
is ever too much trouble for Jez and until 4 weeks ago was a rider but due to a
medical condition had to pull out but still wanted to come and be a part of it
and do the support crew role.
Big G had lots of fines to
hand out today, which always creates lot of laughs amongst the group.
Davey was fined for hitting
Mumma C in the head with a sleeping bag.
Hodgey was fined for having
too much product in his hair !
Michael O was fined for
having his lights on the wrong way around
Sally Rainbow was fined for accidentally
using butt cream as toothpaste.
Cody and Fatty were fined for
eating all the ice cream.
Well another awesome day has
been had by all. I am so proud of
everyone’s efforts, both riders and support crew. Everyone constantly helps each other out and
all are here to make a difference in the lives of our kids impacted by cancer. They are all special people.
Don’t forget to continue to
send through your Messages of Support – we love reading them out each night.
Until tomorrow,
Donna. x
