By the time you read this, the Rocan Bike Ride from Sydney to Melbourne will be almost over. But the conditions along the 7-day journey have been quite harsh. The riders have had to endure sweltering heat which has forced them to start riding in the early morning and finish by midday each day.
Geoff Smith has reported that the support crew consisting of Lexie Smith, Barb Purdy and himself are handling the pressure very well. Lexie and Barb are slaving over a hot stove to nourish the riders while Geoff is sitting in the air-conditioned comfort of the back-up truck.
Pictured above are Phil Purdy who is sweating hard and Geoff Smith who is not.
The large group of riders and their support crew will arrive at the Royal Yacht Club in Williamstown at about midday on Friday 8th March. If you can, please get there to clap them across the finish line.