We opted for accommodation at Kingston which is about 45 kms from Robe. Here we could have a coffee break then ride to additional 65 kms and then Ian could ferry us back in the Ute to Kingston.
The additional complication was the fact that the Ute only had passenger capacity for 5… so we sorted out an arrangement where one group of 4 would start early and the second group would start about an hour and a quarter later. I was I the second group with Ellio and Chris. The first group was Steve, Frank, Anthony and Abdy.
The first group had the normal 7.30 am start which included the stop for coffee in Robe….
Our sleep in worked well and we in the second group left later.
Coffee at the bakery in Robe was good and we were off on the ride.
We made good time to reach Kingston S E at about 11.00 am and it was great to have a coffee and pastie as an early lunch.
Kingston S E seems a nice place but not as nice as Robe… it is called Kingston SE ( ie South East) to distinguish it from the other Kingston in South Australia…. No idea where it is!
The ride on to the 100 km point was good with a tailwind but the road was busy with grey nomads in caravans and vehicle traffic. The road surface was very rough bitumen which made for bumpy riding…
No real worry though as the average speed force day was over 25 kph.
The various pickups worked well along the road and we were back at the motel by about 3.00 pm.
The day of riding was aided by a lovely tailwind and beautiful weather. The morning was cool at about 10 degrees and the day warmed up to around 25 degrees.
Another great day of riding.
The sunrise at Robe…. Quite something!
Interesting lighthouse Kingston
Home for the night at the motel in Kingston…. First motel for the trip.
Today’s ride
Great blogs Peter, keep them up …….read with interest each night. Looks like you are all having a great time. Also love the pics. Regards to all ….safe travels Cheers Mike
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