Unfortunately I'm having a bit of trouble trying to upload my photos because they're about 1.5 meg each and this program doesn't like loading such a large photo.
In any event. The final day was a nice ride over the mountains of Kyogle and down to the border of Queensland/New South Wales. I rode with group 1 today with all my friends from the THE GONG. Remember, this nicest place on earth.
With a couple of stops for breakfast and lunch, we rode on and waited for group 10 to arrive around 3pm at Broadbeach. Of course we got drenched again when the heavens opened up about 5ks from Broadbeach. We all went over the local pub for a drink and wait for the convoy to assemble for the final 5ks to Seaworld, Surfers Paradise.
With the police escorting through the heart of Surfers and along the beach parade it was really nice to end the journey with a great bunch of people. Over 180 cyclists took on the challenge, and all for about 4 who crashed and broke limbs it was a pretty good effort.
Our fundraising efforts for Youth Off the Streetst totalled in excess of $250,000 thousand dollars. Not a bad effort.
Graciella had flown up to meet me at the finish line. We spent the next 2 days walking around Surfers Paradise, looking at the shops and eating some more food. I'm not sure how much weight I lost on this trip but who cares, I'm healthy, and I'm ready for the next adventue.
So did you hear where I'm riding next.????????
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