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In the beginning....

Photo from Bernie & Jan
Milling in Manilla, waiting for the start.

Photo: The Northern Daily Leader, 8th April 2002
The mass exodus out of Manilla.

On the road...

Photo from Bernie & Jan
Early morning riding

Photo: Top Shots Photography
Cyclists 'snaking' up the hill....

Photo: Rob
Just one of the many slight undulations....

  Photo: Rob
'Trust me... It's all downhill.'
Approach to Copeton Dam.

Photo: Top Shots Photography
Cattle Crossing

Photo from Graham & Jackie
One of the 'Orange People' pointing the way.

The finish

Photo: Rob

Cyclists congregate at the showgrounds in Walcha, ready for the final few km ride into town.

Photo from Bernie & Jan
The final leg of the ride into Walcha.
Photo from Graham & Jackie

Around the Camps

Photo: Top Shots Photography
Camp site at Inverell

Photo from Graham & Jackie
'Anyone for porridge?'

Photo: Rob
Queuing up in the mornings to load the bags in either the green or red trucks.

Photo: Graham
Brekky time

Photo: Rob
It doesn't look hard to get to the loo truck, but try finding your way back in the middle of the night...

Photo from Graham & Jackie
And in the afternoon: Now where is my bag? I can't remember which truck I put it on this morning!

 

Photo: Graham
A Telstra Satelite phone was setup at each campsite. Most towns visited were outside mobile coverage area. Calls were charged at normal STD rates.

 

'The group'

Final night celebrations in Uralla
Photo: Rob
(L To R) Pat, John, Di, Yvonne & Stewart
Photo: Rob
(L To R) Graham, Roy & Bernie

Photo: Rob
Assembling at Walcha showgrounds, ready for the final ride into town.
Standing Up: John & Rob
Sitting: Roy, Di, Yvonne & Stewart

Photo from Graham & Jackie
Another photo at Uralla - The Westies + Pat (Rob, Bernie & Tiffany, Graham, Di & Pat)

 

Photo: Top Shotos Photography
Graham & Bernie riding across the wall of Copeton Dam

 

More photos coming soon...


Last Updated: 30/04/02