Only 3000km to go

April 27, 2021

Mildura to Renmark

Today it really felt like we are making progress. We unexpectedly rode 137 km and crossed the state border into South Australia. This means that there are only two more states to cross. About 1000km done. Only 3000km to go.
We arrived in Renmark by 4:30 pm after a
137 km pleasant, wind free treadle from Mildura.

Broad acre, semi-arid cropping. Very sandy soils here.

Another view of the sandy soiled paddocks

Lake Culleraine General Store about 50km from Mildura

Approaching the South Australian border. We’d already downloaded an online entry approval form.

Joel dons his border crossing formal wear. The bow tie. Ian had already crossed an hour or so ahead of us.

Me very pleased we’ve completed 25% of the ‘Against the Wind’ fundraising ride by Day 10.

One of the many unsealed side roads to rural properties

Glimpse of the Murray. River on the outskirts of Renmark

Accommodation at the Renmark riverside Big 4 park

Murray River sunset from near the accommodation

Very pleased to be able to have a pub meal and catch up with former work colleague Wayne Champion. Wayne is a recreational cyclist and marathon runner and gave us some very helpful navigation tips for the next few days riding.

Today's ride: 137 km (85 miles)
Total: 1,016 km (631 miles)

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John SaxbyLoved the Renmark pelican & the sunset, Graham - brilliant! Thought of your trek as I did a couple of local rides east & west along the south bank of the Ottawa River -- brisk northwesterly headwinds both days, up to 60 km/h ☹️ Carry on -- not sure the cyclist's wish of "tailwinds" has much weight, but never mind -- tailwinds, John
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Graham SmithTo John SaxbyHi John
Thanks for following this ride. It feels as if we are making some progress now. The countryside is distinctively different in this part of Australia. The combination of aridity and the big river is interesting.
Great you have been out on the bike.
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