by Jonny
It is with my greatest sadness that I advise that the decision was made to stop this world record attempt at the fastest time to cycle trans-Australia by bicycle.
As they were entering the 4th day of the attempt and soon after the half way point, while still on world record time, they were faced with continued rainfall. It had already rained the first night, the second morning, and almost the entire third day. The forecast when they left had said a chance for showers. The forecast now suggests that we would have had rain for five or six days of the eight days of the attempt.
The problem with the rain, which yesterday was heavy and unrelenting, comes from the side effects of poor visibility, particularly at night while on the road, and the associated wall of water that can almost knock you off your bike when a road train goes flying past. The rain also led to increased chafing.
bummer – better luck next time!
Bugger…..Oh and ask him to bring some of the rain back with him…
Such a shame when on record pace as well.
Really cr@ppy luck. Hopefully another attempt will be made soon.
He’s still riding and planning to make Sydney but the delays with the rain mean the record will not be an option. Hopefully lots of lessons picked up for next time.