As mentioned in my previous post; we are trying to make up time so that I can see my old man before he goes in for his op and also finish the One Gear Challenge within the allocated time. In an effort to give ourselves a buffer I rode right through two of our planned stops, Blomhof and Hoopstad arriving in Hertzegville one day early and now Bothaville a full two days ahead of schedule. It has required some shifts in the old diary and some serious mashing of the peddles.
I have a ridden for a total of 15,5 hours and covered 246 km in the last 2 days. It has been an incredible test of my boundaries and what I thought I was capable of. There has been a prevailing NW wind which has been resisting my path forward since Hopetown pushing me ever closer to my limits. The thing about exploring physical limits is that they are completely controlled by your mind and not your body. When your mind convinces you that you cant go on, I can now tell you through this personal experience, that your body has more to give…much more.
Just 210 km left!
Starting early these days
Burning it before the wind picks up
Nice hey, and also nice hay
11:23 AM
Being welcomed into Bothaville today - seriously these people are so friendly and awesome!