The guy was planning on getting up at first sign of light to set off.
I heard him get up, but was still there by the time I'd risen.
After breakfast and a good coffee I set off just after Femke.
At least if her chain broke, I'd be the sweeper car with the chain breaker.
Let's face it, it's the only way I'd catch anyone up!
The ride was pretty much what the map implied. One big climb, & then along the coast.
My front derailleur was working just fine, until it rained & cacked up with grit again.
Which was a bit of a problem on the coastal path.
I assumed that the twist & turns of the path were there to follow the contours of the land.
It turned out that it twisted & turned so it had sure it went over every hill top!
There were some very steep (bit thankfully short) climbs.
Because of the chainring issues, I had to leave it in the small ring and coast the down hill & flats.
That was quite painful & slow going.
I saw another tiger snake, but it was too quick for my camera.
I arrived at the motel about 1pm
Nice spot.
After flushing out the front mech again, it seems to be working.
A shower & rinse of clothes & a leisurely walk into town to resupply on food is the go.