Well, yet again, apologies for the news void. The team have been on 2 massive legs as you no doubt have learnt by now from watching the live website. Lets just say that the times for both the paddle down the Walsh River and the trek to Mt Mulligan have blown out for every single team. These two legs were punishing but almost universally enjoyed - even by team members that have had to pull out!
Just spoke to Debbie and the Girls have made it to Lake Tinaroo and are about to head out on the last paddle leg for the race (15km long). Most teams to pass so far have managed the paddle in 4-5 hours, to be followed by a mammoth 60km trek to the finish which we expect will take a minimum of 30hours!
Word from the bike leg is that as usual they all had a fantastic time and are as always smiling. Some interesting route choices had them at one point bashing their way through grass taller than all of the girls (even Zoe) which ultimately led to some great single track riding - wicked. A stop at the dairy for some pies I believe and they are well fuelled up.
This is turning into one epic adventure, and we are expecting the Girls in on Friday before the race ends at 6pm, what time exactly yet we are not sure! They are the middle of the field, so no doubt the multitude of teams behind them will be offered a short course option soon (all must start the trek by 6am tomorrow or they cannot start it).
So our next blog will be joyously letting you know that Macpac Girls on Top have successfully completed an amazing adventure in what will have to go down as the toughest XPD yet!
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Hello there friends with the password - Any update on the GOT team as their dot hasn't moved since the arrived on the otherside of the lake? Wondering if they managed to start the trek or too late.
ReplyDeleteThanks heaps for the previous updates
brilliant well done. i think you're all quite mad but great achievement. Hope the recovery goes well!
ReplyDeleteLove Mark
PS - you should go on twitter during future races!