Hi Everybody,

Details and Analysis of my day 12 : http://connect.garmin.com/player/19942497

Today I woke up at 4h30 in the morning to start my stage at 5h19. It was my biggest ride since the beginning. I have to bicycle 252 km to reach Marla. The temperature is nice in the morning even if the sun rises quite early as usual. The sunrise started at 5h45. I had bicycled for almost 8h45 for nearly 11 hours total journey.

The quality of the road was good today compare to the other days. The weather was fine also as the highest temperature that we had noted was only 33 degrees. The traffic was still low. Anyway, we have changed as well the territory. We are now in the southern territory.

When I left I felt in a good shape even if yesterday was not a totally rest but the fact that I had not bicycled was a good thing for my legs I think. I didn’t have any problem today to bicycle this long stage. I had managed my effort and I was forced to drink and ate a lot, still my cereal bars.

I had seen some eagles, cows and also some kangaroos who tried to follow me. It was so funny as they jumped. Concerning the cows, each time they gazed at me as if it was the first time they had seen a cyclist on the Stuart Highway. Maybe I’m like a UFO for them.

Finally I reached Marla almost at 4 pm. I thought before leaving that I will reach around 5 pm

Now I have to rest. Tomorrow I will have a long day as well. To reach Coober Pedy I should ride 233 km.

Speak with you soon.