We're beginning to have more and more wonderful riding days. Today started out clear and cool, a few scattered cumulus clouds developed but later in the day those cleared to a cloudless day. Wind conditions were light, but what there was was behind us.
The route today took us out of the industrial/mining areas and through the tail end foothills of the Flinders Ranges through Crystal Brook, Gulnare and on to Burra. This countryside is rolling countryside with field upon field of wheat and canola. Most of the canola is now in flower and the sights were spectacular.
Today also got us away from the flat countryside we've followed for weeks, so today we had a few hills. Not so much a shock to the system as a pleasant change for most people. Plenty more hills along the way between here and Sydney.
As for myself, I could not believe the difference between yesterday and today. My previous day's ride had been between Norseman and Balladonia - 192k and not at all difficult. Yesterday I could only manage 10k and was absolutely had it. Made me realise what had hit me. However today I got on the bike and rode 60k to Gulnare and got off there not because I was had it, but because I felt it expedient not to push things too much. With tomorrow's rest day I should be right to go on Monday!
Today I got awarded the "Maillot Blanc" a jersey instituted a couple of day's ago to the rider who sticks most assiduously to the left and thus rides most safely. So my day to wear the white jersey will be Monday.
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