Today it was 35 degrees in Streaky Bay and we wanted to do the foreshore bike ride, so we planned to do this in the morning to try and beat the heat. Col coped with it fine, it is a 5.3km track along the foreshore but is pretty hilly, so the ride in total would have been about 13km. The scenery was beautiful but the flies were really bad. Luckily I had my fly net in my backpack and would suggest to anyone doing the ride to pack one.  It was ok when you had a bit of speed going, but at the top of the hills when you slowed down and was breathing a little heavier, the flies threatened to get in your mouth and ears – somewhat distressing. Once I had the fly net on, that problem was solved. I did manage to get a touch of heat exhaustion – nothing serious. Col has done a lot of cycling and found it a relatively easy ride. Take plenty of water, a fly net and maybe pick a day under 35, or go really early in the morning. We did get some good video footage on the ride and will put that up once edited. Col managed to spot another Stumpy on the ride, might have to change his nickname if he keeps this trend up. The Stumpy Whisperer……..
We have bought some towels that you can wet and shake and they become instantly cold – that was awesome and helped get my body temperature back under control at the end of the ride. We went for breakfast at Funktion Cafe in Streaky Bay after the ride but I couldn’t face food at that stage. Col enjoyed his breakfast and coffee though.
Tomorrow off to Elliston for the Clifftop drive and some other touristy things.
I think something along the lines of ‘Stumpy Skidmark’ would be better 😀
I like it!