Day 6 - North towards Nymagee - Unfinished Business

May 6, 2023

Day 6 - North towards Nymagee

First dirt coming up. The recent floods were dreadful here so I wonder about the road. And I wonder how much water to take and decide on 6 litres.

I was out early and soon crossing the Lachlan, where you stop if there's horses on the bridge. They'd almost certainly be trying to somersaul over with a triple-pyke headbanger finish.

I was soon out of town in undulating, red dirt country. Two foxes darted across but an omen for a great day were the pink cockatoos. The dominant sounds were the distant drone of machinery planting winter crops and, closer the cackle of apostlebirds.

I stopped after 56 km and thought "where's the dirt"? I found it 2 km further and by day's end had done 71 km and kept my bike up in a couple of sand-traps.

They tossed in the dustpan after 100 metres; but a good effort

I'm in country where wedgetails feed on roadkill. I'm in country also where they drink Great Northern. Horrid stuff! Apparently, it's crisp but so is an apple!

There's very little traffic so I did the sensible thing and cycled on the wrong side - the far right. It's smoother! A few people stopped for a chat including Catherine and Richard and their four kelpies from nearby "Pretty View".

I managed 129 km, just over halfway to Cobar, before pulling in to a nice camp. Soon had a fire going so it was ready for a billy when the tent was up.

Today's ride: 129 km (80 miles)
Total: 591 km (367 miles)

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Graham SmithHi Ian I see you are powering along at a pace which would be approved by the Friday Peloton. Well done on the considerable progress.

By contrast of travel styles, Jane & I have just boarded the Eurostar at St Pancras Station and we’ll be in Paris for lunch.
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