Day in Pictures - 145km's to a Windy Farka Camp

Find my first beer in Sudan - Pity its only the name of a dry riverbed.

► Our long day in the saddle (not the first, and not the last) from our first stop in Sudan to Farka Camp where the wind began to howl & where we had the worst night of [no] sleep, ever. 

All in all a good adventure nonetheless in Sudan this past Thursday. Enjoy some of  my snaps from the day's riding, below:

Good morning Sudan!

Breakfast time

Brad investigating the roadkill to see if there was anything left to use for dinner

Lunch time

Jointing heaven for those so who are inclined...

Gupaul & Judith at the Coke Stop

Leaving the Coke Stop

Artisan gold miners crushing ore

Welcome to Farka (See the note re: Crocs)

Local kids were very inquisitive of the Lycra wearing tourists 

Rob giving Judith some advice on where to set up the tent

Took a walk down to the Nile River...

Washing off some of today's dust & grime in the Nile

Local boatman out on the River

Briefing Session at the end of the day

Tomorrow's ride!

Check back soon!

Cheers, 

Mike T

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Stage 4: El Gouna to Safaga (82km) - A Relatively Easy Day

Monday: Today was the shortest distance of the tour so far, and there were no complaints coming from us at all. After the last three days, it was a welcome respite and greatly appreciated.

We treated the ride to the Lunch Truck, parked at 70km, as we would on any other day, but once there, we  knew we could have a leisurely lunch, as it was only 12km to the finish point

Some of the riders speeding towards lunch

The Lunch Truck, at 12km to go.

After lunch we took a sedate ride into Safaga, arriving there just ahead of the Sweep Rider,  where we met up with the rest of the Group, at our camp site which was situated on the beach, right next to the Red Sea.

It was the first of the many camping experiences which still await us, and we were all in agreement that it was a very picturesque site. The Tour organizers had also rented out two rooms at a nearby hotel, which the riders could use to shower in.

Tents on the beach. The Red Sea in the background.

The 'Bike Park'.

Between Judith and I, we managed to pitch our tent, and still remain husband and wife (the time spent practicing our tent erecting skills prior to the tour, had definitely been worth it).

Our tent...

Of course, even such a short ride deserved to be celebrated by a beer, so I joined up with those who are similarly inclined for a 'recovery drink'. After recovering, I took myself off to the Red Sea for a long swim in the relatively warm waters. 

The recovery drink committee. .

Tallis our Tour Leader.

After the evenings briefing by Tallis our Tour Leader, we were treated to another great supper by the Catering Crew. But it was a supper with a difference, Team Treloar were on wash-up duty accompanied by Bridget who hails from Tasmania. So after everyone had eaten, we got to clean the pots and pans.

Tomorrow, we can expect some hills as we will be climbing approximately 1'025 m over the 142km route.

Cheers,
Mike T

Wash-up duty!

Tomorrow's Stage 5 Outline on our trusty Notice Board.