Wet, Wet, Wet 2

The roads were dry and it was barely spitting as we set out, but then it started to rain. That wouldn't be a problem as BOM and the Nobmob weather page indicated minimal rain during the day. However we soon found out that the trails were already sodden and muddy, but with 10 boofy blokes all wet and in the bush at night of course no one was going to turn back. As we proceeded the chorus of sand grinding metal kept us company and in my mind I could hear the Ka-ching, Ka-ching of the bike shops cash register.

The worst part was on the short road ride from St Ives Showground to the Quarry Trail entrance about 300 metres - scummers must be sicko's or something. Riding down the road in the rain, the water just sprays up everywhere wetting those parts that are warm and dry on the bike seat. Not enjoyable.

We ended up doing a tick under 26k's in 2.5 hours, but we didn't go all the way to Lower Cambourne deciding to walk/ride the concrete part of Cascades. A combination of dying batteries and concerns about the water height at the creek crossing made this decision easy.

I didn't find it that cold, but wearing 4 layers helps, however my shoes were water logged and squelshed as I walked. Without a change of pants I couldn't go to the Pub so it was home for me and a hot shower, a cold beer and L'Alpe d'Huez - overall a good night.