...it's over - October has past...
...the Team Gen3 (Tasmania stint) was a combination of "mechincal gremlins" & some seriously "COLD" weather - while the rest of the country was being subjected to some HOT weather, Tasmania was being "hammered" by rain, sleet, hail, SNOW and gale force icy winds (talk about opposites....
...snapped chain, broken brakes, "derailed" derailleur, broken cassette shrouds and NO brakes (at the end of the month on my borrowed bicycle) - certainly tested one's patience and impromptu roadside repair capabilities...
...today, saw the drawing of the GCC 25 Team Gen3 (HBT) raffle with the assistance of it's major sponsor, the Brighton Hardware Hub - winner notifications are currently underway.
...Team Gen3 wishes to thank all the raffle sponsors and those people that supported the raffle - your help is greatly appreciated and will help save lives...
...FYI - my profile was taken on the "new" Bridgewater bridge (a nice smooth ride) and yep, it was COLD. Lol!...
...initial planning is underway for GCC26 - possibly an "off road" adventure, as trees are easier to dodge than cars. Lol!...
...the final GCC25 statistics will be available at the end of Nov 25 - these will be distributed upon receipt...
...thank you all again, for your continued support of this amazing activity & I'll see you in 2026...
...stay safe...
...well, the dreaded mechanical grelims struck early into this morning's ride - "ye oldest snapped chain"...
...definitely made it a challenge to return to home - hills galore - down was easy whilst walking up them wasn't much fun. Lol!...
...to add insult to injury - it's a public holiday in HBT today - so NO chain until tomorrow...
...stay safe...
Well this morning's ride into HBT CBD was certainly "different" than the previous QLD rides - the bike I was using was "small" (I desperately needed the seat about 8"/200cms higher BUT not happening), it was cold & wet (remember this is Tasmanian "cold & wet". Lol!) and the wind was all but "polar" and it cut right through our riding attire (however, Hayden & I still attracted multiple "positive" words of encouragement.).
The morning tea was a great success and everybody who attended had a good time and offered "words of praise" for our efforts in the GCC.
My public thanks to the Tasmanian Government - Department of Premier and Cabinet for hosting this activity, as there continued support is greatly appreciated.
In addition my personal "thanks" and "love" to my daughters who helped arrange and cater for the morning tea - nobody went hungry. Lol!
The TAS Gen3 GCC Raffle is winding up and will be drawn on 01 Nov 25.
Weather permitting Hayden and I can get a few more rides in before the end of the month.
Stay safe.
Well - time flys, as they say.
Hayden & I have been steadily racking up the "kms" - they are not FAST but they are adding up.
Just delivered the last of the Team Gen3 GCC raffle prize to the lucky winner (Hamish) - very pleased with his stroke of good fortune.
Team Gen3 thanks everybody that supported the raffle and helped raise funds for this amazing cause.
I have a week before I take Hayden home to Tasmania and finish the challenge down in HBT - apparently, the weather is a little "cooler" but that means we will pedal faster. Lol!
At a recent fishing camp - Hayden and I managed to get in some riding on Bribie Island (very scenic and good cycling infrastructure) and some fishing.
Rest day tomorrow and then back in the saddle on Thursday.
Stay safe.