Day 69: Nerren Nerren rest area to Northampton

August 11, 2022

Start: 8:45 am
Distance: 65km
Ride time: 4:24hours
Average: 15 km/hr
Max: 39 km/hr
Finish: 1:40pm

It rained a little during the night.

Bill later identified this as a Grevillea petrophiloides.

There were lots of isolated storms in the morning. As they day progressed they became more frequent. I ended up a bit wet and a bit cold.

In front of the silos is a fenced oval shaped enclosure. Perhaps this is to dry the grain?

It was hilly all day with a strong headwind. Today wasn't a pleasant day to cycle.

The rain stopped a few kms before Northampton so I was able to dry out a little.

I stopped at the bakery and got some hot food and a coffee to warm up.

The town has some cool old stone buildings:

I checked into the campground and put my tent up in between showers.

There are lots of novelty signs in the camp kitchen.

Today's ride: 65 km (40 miles)
Total: 4,072 km (2,529 miles)

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Lednar De NallohThe road from Northampton to Geraldton is a shocker, busy with little shoulder, I'd go via Nabawa, a few more K's though.
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Vince McCarthyThank you Lednar. Unfortunately I got your message too late.
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