Welcome to Day 6 !
After a tough afternoon
yesterday riding into a strong headwind, everyone slept well despite the
cramped conditions including 15 of the Support Crew who slept in the Function
Room together. There was a permanent
light on, the buzzing of a big fridge and the dulcet tones of snorers, but we
all managed some sleep as well.
This morning breakfast was a
little earlier as Fairy King wanted to get the riders on the road as there was
a chance of some rain later in the day.
The morning was once again abuzz
with breakfast being served, Nick our awesome Mechanic sorting out bikes, water
bottles and snack boxes being filled up, coffees being made (thanks Yas), bags
and airbeds being packed up and rooms being checked for lost property.
This morning the riders are
on their way to St. Columbus School in Yeoval – this is only a little School
and today happens to be the Principal’s birthday! This little School only had about 18 kids
and they were very excited to see everyone arrive.
A couple of kids had some
funny questions including wanting to know “how old are the riders”?
One little boy wanted to know
all about colour “why have you got different colour shirts” “why have you got different
colour helmets” “why are your bikes different colours” ?
When it was time to leave, the
kids lined the road to wave all the riders off – it is so much fun for everyone
going along to the Schools.
The weather was lovely today and the riders were even dodging kangaroos that were hoping in between them.
The weather was lovely today and the riders were even dodging kangaroos that were hoping in between them.
Meanwhile somewhere on what should
have been a straight road into Wellington for 100 kms, Bill and Ben got lost –
we still have no idea how that happened but they had our lovely supply girls in
a spin for a while as they had the food for lunch that they were supposed to be
setting up for the riders before they got to the School! They finally got there and everyone got fed so it all ended okay.
On leaving the School, they
all made their way into Wellington to our accommodation where Massages were
started, KFC was eaten and lots of showers were had. The weather was lovely today and it was a
great opportunity for everyone to sit in the beer garden and talk about the day
together.
The Cow and Calf where we are
staying tonight is a really nice pub and has a jukebox and pool table which is
getting a workout.
Our Special Jersey Winners
tonight are:
Support Crew Joker Jersey went to Bill and Ben for getting lost on a straight road and almost not making the lunch stop when they had all the lunch.
Riders Joker Jersey went to Warney AGAIN. He has set a new Ride record with the first person ever to get the Joker Jersey three times. He lost the Joker Jersey last night, then today forgot to put it in the wash but snuck it into the clean stuff hoping nobody would notice - of course though someone did - there are spies everywhere.
Riders King of the Mountain Jersey went to Sophie who has improved so much over the Rides she has done in relation to riding, approaching hills, skills improvement and most importantly so many less meltdowns than in years passed ! Well done Soph x
Riders Most Supportive Jersey went to Jarrett for being up the front of the pack most of the day, helping the girls out and distracting them with his stories. He is always happy and positive. With Jarrett winning this Jersey tonight it means that every member of Team CSA has won a Jersey this year which is another first for the Ride.
Support Crew Most Supportive Jersey went to Brian as he is always there for anyone and everything that needs doing in relation to CQ, he is so protective of all the riders on road and takes his role very serious.
The Winning Team for tonight was Team Glencore for the second day in a row - well done everyone.
Support Crew Joker Jersey went to Bill and Ben for getting lost on a straight road and almost not making the lunch stop when they had all the lunch.
Riders Joker Jersey went to Warney AGAIN. He has set a new Ride record with the first person ever to get the Joker Jersey three times. He lost the Joker Jersey last night, then today forgot to put it in the wash but snuck it into the clean stuff hoping nobody would notice - of course though someone did - there are spies everywhere.
Riders King of the Mountain Jersey went to Sophie who has improved so much over the Rides she has done in relation to riding, approaching hills, skills improvement and most importantly so many less meltdowns than in years passed ! Well done Soph x
Riders Most Supportive Jersey went to Jarrett for being up the front of the pack most of the day, helping the girls out and distracting them with his stories. He is always happy and positive. With Jarrett winning this Jersey tonight it means that every member of Team CSA has won a Jersey this year which is another first for the Ride.
Support Crew Most Supportive Jersey went to Brian as he is always there for anyone and everything that needs doing in relation to CQ, he is so protective of all the riders on road and takes his role very serious.
Some of the Fines that were
handed out were:
Yas for forgetting to plug the coffee machine in this morning.
Luke and Jaydo for falling asleep at the School
Cody for having an annoying squeaky chain
Nugget because his bag is too heavy
Housie just because
Todd for spilling a drink all over Ian
Steve for bad navigation
Bill and Ben for using up too much of the fuel donated by Elders Rural because they are always lost.
Well that's it for Day 6 - tomorrow is a lot shorter day and we are actually getting a sleep in for an extra 15 minutes which is awesome (Yay!)
Chat to you all tomorrow,
Donna.
Yas for forgetting to plug the coffee machine in this morning.
Luke and Jaydo for falling asleep at the School
Cody for having an annoying squeaky chain
Nugget because his bag is too heavy
Housie just because
Todd for spilling a drink all over Ian
Steve for bad navigation
Bill and Ben for using up too much of the fuel donated by Elders Rural because they are always lost.
Well that's it for Day 6 - tomorrow is a lot shorter day and we are actually getting a sleep in for an extra 15 minutes which is awesome (Yay!)
Chat to you all tomorrow,
Donna.
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