The day began so positively. On the road by 6.45am — and a tail wind. Rain clouds developed and we were caught in a couple of showers.
Had intended a bush camp at 70kms, but tramping through the wet bush and putting up the tent on wet, red soil didn't appeal. We agreed to battle on to Northampton, 103kms away.
We entered the wheat belt. Hectares of green wheat stretched to the horizon in every direction.
Hill climbs were rewarded with welcome downhill runs.
On the last downhill, I hit a pothole.
The handlebars were thrown off course and the heavy trailer began to go into an uncontrollable wobble. I was thrown onto the road at speed and face planted on the bitumen.
The handlebars were thrown off course and the heavy trailer began to go into an uncontrollable wobble. I was thrown onto the road at speed and face planted on the bitumen.
Del came to my aid immediately, as did a couple of passing women, who phoned for an ambulance from Geraldton Hospital.
Everyone was so wonderful - the ambulance medics, the nurses, doctors and specialists. I have stitches in elbow, brow and lip, fractured shoulder and multiple grazes. Not a pretty sight - but things could have been much worse.
Looks like our Cairns to Perth Cycle ends here, I'm afraid, folks.
We'll spend several days getting organised. My bike and trailer are in Binnu. Del's are in Northampton. We'll have to organise getting them to Geraldton. We've arrived here with nothing but the clothes we stand in - cycle knicks and shirts. Should be back in NZ in a week hopefully.
We'll spend several days getting organised. My bike and trailer are in Binnu. Del's are in Northampton. We'll have to organise getting them to Geraldton. We've arrived here with nothing but the clothes we stand in - cycle knicks and shirts. Should be back in NZ in a week hopefully.
Debbie and I are so sad to hear of your acccident and your injuries and the end to your fantastic adventure, which we've been following daily, but pleased that it was not more serious. You will still have great memories, and better stories. After you gather up all your bits and pieces we do wish you a safe trip home.
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