Day 51: Yandaran to Lowmead

April 6, 2021

Start: 10am
Distance: 51kms
Ride time: 3:12hrs
Average: 16km/hr
Max: 43km/hr
Finish: 1pm

It was nice spending time with Mum and avoiding riding in the rain too. It rained most of the time I was at Mum's.

It always feels nice to be back on the bike after rest days. Good to get the legs working and spinning the pedals.

I stopped in Rosedale for a snack and a rest.

Bill later identified this as a swayer katydid. Thanks Bill.

While in Rosedale, I met Tamere. He is cycling from Tasmania to Cairns. He was riding to 1770 today. We spoke briefly and then parted ways.

I didn't get a photo.

There was a steady amount of traffic and they were all heading to the coast too.

They are friendly in these parts and I got 6 waves of support during the day.

Once I passed the turn to the coast, there were only a few cars on the road to Lowmead.

The road was a little hilly. The weather was overcast with a little drizzling rain. Not enough to concern me.

As it was now a quiet road, I listened to some tunes to help me climb some of the hills.

I arrived at Lowmead and went to the pub.

Not for beer. I'm trying to do this trip without drinking any beer.

The pub allows camping out the back for $10. The owner Tracey, kindly let me stay for free!

This is a very small town so I'm not expecting any late night rowdiness from the pub. There are no other shops in town.

As it was lunch time, I ordered a meal. The menu was limited to a choice of steak or steak.

There are no showers at the pub.

A kind friend Fred, lives in town and he drove me to his place and back so I could have a wash.

I didn't get a photo of Fred either. I need to start taking photos of some of the people I meet along the way.

I spent the rest of the afternoon reading and relaxing.

I just had some snacks for dinner as the lunch was very filling.

Today's ride: 51 km (32 miles)
Total: 2,344 km (1,456 miles)

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