Hi Everybody,

Today unfortunately I couldn’t provide you my GPS details as there was some recording problems. I forgot the night before to recharge it. The total trip was 252 km and I had done the distance in more than 10 hours. The total journey was 13 hours. I arrived completely dead especially after doing almost 500 km before in 2 days. Have a look in my album to see the pictures for this ride or click here.

I left Coober Pedy at 6h08 (new time) in the morning. Just before climbing in my saddle I have crossed a local guy. He supported me and told me that I should be careful as there will be nothing up to Glendambo. He added “It is the best way to the death”. I was suddenly a bite less confidence.

From the beginning I started against a strong wind (35 km/h). My speed was low as only 21 km/h. In my mind I hoped that the wind will be stopped after the sunrise. But I was wrong and for my bad luck I have to support this wind against me up to Glendambo almost. It was really horrible as the number of cars was low and additionally the quality of the road was disaster for my bike and me.

I was frustrated to advance so slow but it’s the rule of the nature. Concerning the nature, nothing really to say as there was absolutely nothing to see. It was like a nightmare, I felt totally alone with the sun who was trying to kill me and the wind against me...a very bad day for my legs.

I reached at 7.13 pm Glendambo and the first thing on my mind was to have a shower and eat some breads with nutella.

I hope tomorrow I will not have this wind but my day will be shorter as the distance between Glendambo and Pimba is only 113 km.

See you tomorrow