Toowoomba to Rockhampton – 696 km

Understanding that this was going to be a big day we got underway by 6:45. The day was fresh and clear and the A3 was relatively free of traffic. The intention was to go from the A3 across on 52 and hook up with the A1, however thanks to satelite navigation we went another way.

It ended up that most people took the A3 all the way. Not that this was a bad thing, in fact those that went this way had a most enjoyable day, very little roadworks or traffic. In fact the opportunity to stretch the legs on the bikes was available. A full days ride, a hard ride and an exhausting ride, found the early arrivals from about 4pm and the stragglers all in by 6:30pm.

Everyone is in great spirits and feeling pretty good for getting through today. Even the 9 year old pillion stayed on the bike all day, determined she was not going to get a lift in the van, announced to all on her arrival of her feat…well done.

The countryside was spectacular and the evidence of flooding was incredible. Acre after acre of trees laid flat by the river torrents. I’ll have to try to do something about pictures, but as you are riding along its difficult to stop to take picture, its not like you can grab your camera and shoot out the window.