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Day 4 video

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[Today I saw 50 degrees at 3pm. Most of us have easily had more than 8 liters of water. Me, I'm probably going to bed after about 11. No one has fallen but a few have a good few aches and pains. Tomorrow is promised to be really tough and the weather is supposed to be even warmer??                       

2 private groups have been on the route ahead of us by just a few days. One on similar sized bikes, the other on far smaller. The first group had a torrid day, the second one had to fly out a guy who broke his leg. It's going to be similar temperatures to today so, I think it might be a day that's a bit tough for some. I'm looking forward to it as I tend to do well in the hotter tougher days, also, it's a stretch I've long wanted to do.                       

Phillip and I have an good rhythm and are riding really well together.  We've figured out what works between us. The way they want us to ride is in our pairs, side by side. It takes a lot of trust and a really good system to stay safe. Coupled with that, they also insist that we constantly monitor the pair behind as well as keep max 2 minutes behind the guys in front. If the guys behind dissapear we are expected to notice and turn around and make it back to them within 10 minutes. It's a tall order.

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We each were given the option of a vitamin B12 for energy and to help with  conditions. Clearly doping on this competition is allowed!?!

My best side                       

Sadly, for the next 2 days, there is zero connectivity. I was surprised that there was any here. We have to be ready by 6 this morning and it is expected that if all goes well, we might make camp this evening. If there are issues, and with 22 bikes, I'd be surprised if there isn't, it will be a much longer day. Water will be an issue as the bikes in this section are going to far outpace the support vehicles.                       

Thanks for all the support.  It's much appreciated.                       

On food: I was following a less carbs type lifestyle, but here all that's out the window. It's been crazy to see the volumes I'm shoveling in. It's eating for sustenance, not appreciation.                       

I hear my interview was on the portion this evening. I was doing something when the camera crew showed many of the guys the edit. Phillip says, as he's not good at impromptue talks he thought he spoke a load of rubbish. As we'd discussed what we thought of each other, my answer wasn't a surprise. The editor, as always cut out a bunch of stuff. The shot of bikesgoing through that small crossing was us. (Normally one would ride around things like that, but when you see a camera crew, well, you gotta make it look good!)??                       

Right back to sleep. There was little reception earlier so when I woke up now for more water, I thought I'd do this update.

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Day 5

[youtube]https://youtu.be/OPY2WwkBp8I[/youtube]

 

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[youtube]https://youtu.be/PvETAXCyxRM[/youtube]

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[youtube]https://youtu.be/KKnONTE9xNk[/youtube]

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Barbara here: sandy start to the day today . It's going to be an awesome Wish you were here today Johan. I miss my other half. Cheer

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[BiG DoM]

Keep it coming - awesome adventure. Dreams come true.  :ricky:

 

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Keep it coming - awesome adventure. Dreams come true.  :ricky:

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Wow! What an awesome adventure!! :thumleft:

I see everybody is getting into it now, also nice to see the teamwork..

How on earth are they going to choose a winner here?

 

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How on earth are they going to choose a winner here?

That is going to be a tough one for sure!

 

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Over heating ?