This is it!!! The final day, the grand finale, the final blog for the 2015 ‘Tour’. (Yes, yes, yes, fashionably late I know). I am sure that Willie has worked himself into a frenzy for this moment so best we … Continue reading
Things are looking up. The hardest days under the belt, the weather on the improve – what more could one ask for?!? Waking up in Apollo Bay to 10 degrees vs 0 degrees in Warrnambool the day before makes such … Continue reading
Well, I am happy to say that the longest day in the saddle is over but the hardest on paper is today. Approx 180km but with a lot more hills to ride up. Let’s catch up on what Willie has … Continue reading
Hello there folks. We woke this morning knowing that the longest leg of tour needed to be tackled – 215km. Let’s cross to Willie to see how this day unfolded. —————————————————————————————————————— Hi everyone – I’m pretty excited today. Big day, … Continue reading
Well, didn’t we have a little surprise in store for us today. Our organising committee must have known that we were going to be attacked by ferocious weather and had Day 5 as an easier day, with a shorter distance, … Continue reading
Another day conquered and I am pretty happy to make it as my right achilles has started to play up. This is seeming to be a common issue among the group because of the extended riding on flat roads where … Continue reading
Hello all – another day in the bank but at times it has certainly felt like there have been more withdrawals than deposits as the demands on the energy and mental fortitude get tested again. A quick recap from Willie … Continue reading
Hello folks You know how I said yesterday that Day 1 was probably the hardest ride I’ve ever done, well I think today trumped it. Got absolutely smashed by mother nature again. I will explain the details shortly but first … Continue reading
Let me start by saying, today was the hardest day of riding I think I’ve ever done. You look at the map and the distance (112km, 1130m of elevation) and you think that’s not too bad at all. And then … Continue reading
Hello everyone, and welcome to my Tour de Cure 2015 blog. I will endeavour to capture the highlights of each day for you, updating you on progress and memorable moments. The first very memorable moment occurred whilst waiting at the … Continue reading
