I haven't been on a bike for over three months so I thought it high time to get some fitness riding in before the big event.
I rode over to Saaz's place today and back again, approx 50km.
If I keep to this gruelling schedule I should be ready.
Should have joined you Lionel, but I went on a prep ride (IBA SS3000) of sorts.
After some info from TJ and Wombattle (thanks men) I left at 4am and pulled into Port Augusta 7.30pm AEST, being 1545km.
No problems during the ride except 2 bird strikes, one small bird to the headlight area and a Cockatoo to the driving light.
Nice sleep, (too much sleep for any serious IBA attempts) walked next door to Shell for chocolate milk and starting docket.
Fully awake and ready for the day, off I went, till about 2kms out of Port Augusta, bird strike to the helmet, then just down the road a fox came out from the side to say "good bye" and just clipped his/her tail.
Anyway, if you haven't been through the Burra, Spalding area, then do it, it's beautiful this time of year.
Sunrise just out of town, note all the wind turbines on the hill.
I got a little cold and stayed that way for a little while. Love heated grips.
Used the stops at roadworks and truck fire to eat and drink.
Finish docket 8.59pm, 3099kms done, then home for a hot shower and a beer
Next time I hopefully wont forget my heated vest