Day 99: Pemberton to Northcliffe

September 3, 2022

Start: 9am
Distance: 54km
Ride time: 4:24hours
Average: 12km/hr
Max: 45km/hr
Finish: 3pm

I had a good breaky at a cafe/deli. I also bought locally made apple juice, soap, and chocolate.

At one time you could climb the 52 metres to an observation deck. It was closed for maintenance. I'm not sure if I would be brave enough to climb it in my cycling shoes.

Another big log that was cut for the cycling trail.

This is a 200 metre long bridge with some big holes.

There was a sign saying to dismount and walk across. I heeded that advice.

It's a chorizema.

A path through some newly flowered tea tree or Manuka as the Kiwis call it.

This is a close up of the tea tree flower.

I was cruising slowly along a small road when I ended up in a farmers paddock. I realised quickly and went back to the road.

The trail goes straight through here for 200 metres.

I felt like I was walking on a farmer's land and I may well have been. There was no marked trail from one side to the other.

I had to walk under 4 electric fence tapes. Fortunately they weren't live.

My selfie in an old burnt out karri tree.

I stopped in Northcliffe at the Naughty Noodle Bar and had a coffee and banana bread. The banana bread was free because the lady was generous.

The town is small with a few shops and a pub.

I rode 2kms out of town to the caravan park.

I knew I was in the right spot when I saw this.

I am the only one staying in the park tonight.

I did my usual camp routine and then went back into the town to sit in the warm pub with a fire and a beer.

I must look like a hiker or a biker. After a while I was invited to join a group of 5 people. 3 were Bibbulmun hikers and 2 were friends.

They were friendly and nice. We spoke about typical things like the weight of things. They were surprised at how much stuff I'm carrying. I was surprised at how little stuff they carry. We had dinner together.

Meet Karina, Wendy, Alison, George, and Tristi.

It was dark when I rode back to the camp site. My lights weren't working so I wiggled the connection ports near the hub and they came on.

It's a poor wiring job and I hope it keeps on working. I use the lights a lot.

I'm sorry I forgot to take a pic of my camp site. It was lovely surrounded by big trees. The fee was $20.

Today's ride: 54 km (34 miles)
Total: 5,432 km (3,373 miles)

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