Total Distance: 160km
Total Ascent 1,973m
Firstly, we had to negotiate the morning rush hour from the outskirts of the city to Parliament House for a photo shoot, so the ride was nearer 175km. Cold! Oh dear everyone was frozen by the time we had covered the 15km, what made it worse some riders had only brought summer gloves, next stop a ski shop for thicker gloves. There was great support from Paul Angel's mum and dad, Brian and Liz and John Scott and Kate from KHA as we reached Parliament House. The Photo shoot over, we headed for breakfast and a welcome hot chocolate.
A strong headwind meant we reached Cooma as the sun was dropping, some 30km sort of the final designation Berridale. As the team refuelled ahead of the final leg, team members took the opportunity to purchase skiing gloves from the local shops to try and off-set the cold. A 2 hours ride in the dark with limited lights, horizontal rain and two punchers meant we were all shattered at the end of day 4.
Some special mentions for day 4: Paul Angel for his willingness to take the lead on the last 30km, what a star, thanks Paul. Phil our support driver for protecting us in the dark and using his headlights to light the way. And finally, to the owner of the Snowgate Motel who could not be bothered to do anything for us and was a miserable old so-and-so! Strong language removed for legal reasons!
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