QUEENSTOWN TO ROXBURG
We arise earlier than just about anyone else in town as per usual and get our bikes packed and away we go. Breakfast first and we've (or Andy has) researched where to go. It's a cool place called Joe's Garage - does anyone remember the Frank Zappa album of that name - well I think there might be a connection.
Cool space and great food and we are on the road by 7:30am. We have a long road ahead of us. We need to get to a small town called Roxburg which is not anywhere really but we are on a three day ride to Dunedin and Roxburg fits into our plans. Still, it's almost 150 kilometers from here.
We start by cycling up a road called Gorge Road. We now know why it's called that, and actually most of the morning is spent cycling along gorges. It requires a lot of steep climbs and thrilling descents. Also, the views were amazing and I think I overdid it a bit on the gorge pictures. Check them out when I get a chance to upload them.
The wind is not our ally this morning, but as soon as we hit the half way mark we turn 90 degrees and it blows us the rest of the way home. The scenery on this trip was great and for the last half of the ride we are literally sailing along the motorway - which makes for a fun day.
We get into Roxburg later than any day so far after putting over 7 hours in the saddle. Our beds will feel good tonight.
STATS:
Distance: 148.18 km
Time: 7:15:48
Average: 20.6 km
Max: 75.8 kph
Temp: 10-29C
Weather: Cloudy and Windy
