June 28, 2022
Day 33: Broome to Roebuck Plains roadhouse
Start: 8am
Distance: 41km
Ride time: 2:42 hours
Average: 15km/hr
Max: 30km/hr
Finish: 12:10 pm
I had a little sleep in.
On the ride to a cafe, my rear wheel became very difficult to turn. I thought, 'oh no, I've got a puncture.'
I checked the tyre and it was full of air.
All the bolts on the disc were loose. This caused the disc to rub against the brake pads making the wheel hard to turn.
Thankfully it was easy fix with a 5mm allen key.
After a healthy breakfast I went to a supermarket to buy more muesli bars. I now have an ample amount of food.
I backtracked east 41kms to the Roebuck Plains roadhouse. I had a headwind. Luckily I didn't have to go far.
Today I was passed by two different people I had met yesterday. They both leaned out of their window and gave me encouragement. It's nice to receive waves from people I know.
Tomorrow I will head south to Perth., 2,587kms away.
I had booked into the Roebuck Plains roadhouse a couple days ago. It's right at the intersection to head south.
It also does great meals. I had a big feed of barra and veggies for lunch.
They are small sites with lots of shade. There's no camp kitchen.
Annoyingly, my charger plug doesn't fit into the silly campsite socket. I charged all my devices in the laundry.
Today's ride: 41 km (25 miles)
Total: 1,706 km (1,059 miles)
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