Wodonga to Bairnsdale - March 2020
Here are some details - written by the self-serving Kilborn:
All the website needs to know is that on Monday the 16 th of March 2020, eight Elite Marauder Riders set off from Wodonga along the Great Alpine Road. They all successfully arrived in Bairnsdale on Thursday the 19 th , having completed roughly 350km, climbed 3700m, burning 12000 calories, but consuming a lot more. They successfully invested over $5000 in the local economies of fire ravaged Victoria, staying overnight in Mt Beauty, Omeo and Bruthen. They raised (so far) nearly $1500 for mental health research. Special thanks to Lawrencia Cycles for providing the van for luggage transfer.
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The latest Australian Govt. bushfire relief initiative is to get Olympians to travel through bushfire affected areas. Here the Australian Olympic Road Cycling Team is in Wodonga to spread cheer and goodwill. Actually the Gnome, known as the human keg, is Chef De Mission (more chef than mission). |
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Bogan’s on the Bogong. Looking like the “Wherethefuckarewe Tribe", the cyclists arrive at Falls Creek to spread good cheer to a locked down mountain. |
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Ah the serenity. A scene much more pleasant than the cycling team. The local community lined the roads and cheered the team as they rode passed. |
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Crickey, no wonder everyone stayed clear of them – their own mothers would struggle to love this lot. Thank Christ it wasn’t a fashion contest, the best thing about this lot is their man boobs! |
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Bloody Gonzo! Gordo was told that it was a bushfire prone zone – did that stop him from farting??? |
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Hey fellas, did you see that bushfire I started? Now you can see why they call him Gonzo |
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The fearless leader of the tour – Kilborn shows the team how to do a track stand – he is rock solid! After this photo, he hit the deck. |
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Buzz having a seniors moment –“I love my bike so much, I think I will propose” |
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Two of the senior members of the team found it hard to eat bacon and eggs for brekkie without their teeth. So Rosco ordered them Porridge Pies – Yum! |
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A tribute to Sabey who the Marauders have placed into forced isolation. Not due to Coronavirus, because he is a pain in the neck! Enjoy your coffee Sabes. |
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The Moorhouse Gnome finds his traditional home. Judging by the sign, as usual he is at a dead end. Gnome said it was a no through road, but Buzz insisted that in 3142 it’s a Cul de Saq! |
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Geez, those Metung Wharfies are a tough bunch. Look how much beer they can drink, they aren’t six packs, they are Kegs! Isn’t it great that the Gnome can walk under the sign? |