Climbing - 441 metres
View the ride here - http://cyclemeter.com/4539622a02fdb662/Cycle-20160509-0702
Decided to travel on the New South Wales side down to Texas via the Bruxner Highway. Apparently, a lot less traffic.
Its certainly a quiet stretch of road. In parts it is just a single lane of bitumen and pretty rough in other parts. Great for cycling though.
Things were going nicely until my left pedal fell off. The pedal body had desintegrated and all I was left with was the spindle (see photo). Rode for about 90kms like that. On the flat it was OK but the spindle is tapered and exert any pressure and your foot wants to slide off. F&@k!!
Eventually got in to Texas and discovered the nearest bike shops are Ipswich or Toowoomba. I won't get over the range to Stanthorpe the way it is, so I plan to travel directly north to Inglewood, and then catch a bus to Ipswich. Should be able to get a replacement there.
Despite the pedal hassle, was still an enjoyable days cycling. The first half to Yetman was as flat as a tack, open plains with cotton farms either side, cotton balls all over the road verges. Plenty of kangaroos, emus, cockies and parrots, even snuck up on a fox. It then turns undulating over rocky outcrops, before downhill into Texas.
Hydration at the Stockmans Hotel. Happy hour beers washing down a steak sandwich.
About 60kms to Inglewood tomorrow, bus leaves at 11.30am. Early start, don't want to be late!!
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