Taking on the hills: Wee Jasper to Tumut

November 25, 2017

About 40km of today’s ride was uphill on dirt roads. The final 20km was a magnificent downhill roll on seal. Like yesterday there were very few other vehicles sharing the road. Although physically hard, it was an enjoyable ride through forest and rural hill country. Cool morning. Hot afternoon.
Will managed the hard ride well but was obviously not feeling the best. The heat and the hills were taking a toll, and the failure of his panniers and stove exacerbated the difficulties. He was considering not continuing to ride. A sound consideration given that the next days were going to be hard.

The day in pics looked like this:

Dawn at Billy Grace Reserve camp with a chorus of bird calls as the morning wake up call. No need for an alarm clock.

The road surface varied from loose gravel to corrugated to smooth dirt for about 40km. That’s Will leading the charge up the hill.

Roadside scenery on the climb out of Wee Jasper. Valley pastures. Beautiful area.

The shooting fraternity have left their mark and reputation on numerous road signs

Glimpse of Mt Jagungal in the northern Kosciuszko National Park

Into logging country. Radiata pine plantations.

Vintage car. One of hundreds around a house on the outskirt of Tumut.

Mid afternoon arrival in Tumut after a solid day of scenic riding with many metres climbed.

Log cabin accommodation. Very comfortable.

Violent storms rolled over town throughout the night. I was pleased to be under a roof and not camped. Photo taken from the cabin verandah.

Today's ride: 70 km (43 miles)
Total: 165 km (102 miles)

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