July 1, 2021
Day 142: Acacia to Adelaide River
Start: 8:25am
Distance: 57kms
Ride time: 3:55hrs
Average: 15km/hr
Max: 27km/hr
Finish: 2pm
Temp: 18-34C
I slept well as I was far from the road and there was hardly any traffic.
I was feeling tired from yesterday's ride. I must have lost some match fitness while lounging about in Darwin.
I had a headwind all day.
I approached it slowly to see if I could spot the lizards from last time. They were nowhere about.
I have to backtrack another 200kms to Katherine before I am able to head west on a new road. My journal may be a bit plain until Katherine.
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The road was pretty quiet. There were road trains and police cars and very few caravans. Excellent cycling conditions except for the headwind.
The headwind was constantly sapping my energy. I had many breaks off the bike.
It was a little hot. I bought a cold drink and a sandwich from the servo and sat at a shaded picnic table under some big gum trees.
After lunch I returned to the showgrounds. The caretaker was less than friendly. My desire to have a long shower outweighed his unfriendliness so I made camp.
Tonight I cost me $20. Last time it was $15.
I set up camp and washed. The shower was great. If there was a seat in the shower I would have stayed for 20 minutes.
I went to the Adelaide River Inn and quenched my thirst with some alcohol free beer.
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He is now stuffed and lives at the front of the bar.
Today's ride: 57 km (35 miles)
Total: 6,753 km (4,194 miles)
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