The Original Great Southern Brevet

Wednesday 22 January 2014

GSB 2014 Day 5 Late Txts

The first rider to complete the Great Southern Brevet 2014 arrived in Tekapo just after 1 pm today, followed by a further 4 riders just before 7 pm.

There may also be a few attempting the late push tonight while those more mortal are converging on Alexandra and Roxburgh for the Lake Onslow-Ranfurly leg tomorrow. Weather is predicted to be fine but with a headwind :-(

Date: 22 January 2014 19:10
Subject: SMS with David Butler

Ranfurly check in. Can you turn the wind down a whisker please?

Date: 22 January 2014 19:11
Subject: SMS with Anja McDonald

Phelps, brian, Tristan and Anja arrived in tekapo at 6 56.,. Another head wind laced with hail welcomed us in. Now for some food and a shower!

Date: 22 January 2014 19:17
Subject: SMS with Brian Alder

Done . Fantastic ! Feels bloody amazing . Brian A

Date: 22 January 2014 19:21
Subject: SMS with Craig Phillips

Here we are, back at the start. What a trip! Thanks to everyone who followed progress for all the calls & texts, it helps to share the mission! Good luck to everyone still out there,  & cheers to Dave for organising

From: Linda Wensley
Date: 22 January 2014 00:10
Subject: Birthday song for Craig Phillips - birthday on the 22nd January

On the off chance you are somewhere near craig phillips on the 22nd January – a song to sing to the tune of  happy birthday J
Thanks

We’re all hoping he cracks Tekapo on his birthday!

On your bicycle you’ll stay
for 20 hours of your day
with Brian, Anje and Tristan
As you head Tekapo way

Your friends are losing sleep
To watch your tracker  go bleep
Cheering out with excitement
When it takes a big leap

We know you’ve got grit
And an intelligent wit
Hope they’re easing the pain
While on your bicycle you sit… and sit… and sit…

We know you can last
This one final blast
All the way to Lake Tekapo
Go Phelpsie  go fast!

Date: 22 January 2014 19:31
Subject: SMS with Jason McAvoy

Ranfurly: Terrain and wind dictated a frustrating slow day. Pedalling hard and going nowhere. It was like watching paint dry.

Date: 22 January 2014 19:45
Subject: SMS with Keith Payne

Forgot to text from mossburn in athol tonight

Date: 22 January 2014 20:00
Subject: SMS with Courtney Shinn

Epic Climbs Here In Nz!early Night Tonight In Alexander After Some Big Days. Courtney.

Date: 22 January 2014 20:08
Subject: SMS with Jenny Cossey

New world 5 min shop before they closed in Alex

Date: 22 January 2014 20:10
Subject: SMS with Oliver Ollie Hutchison

Last check in before I'm done! Pass was great but last 2 hours have been killer headwind. Pushing on to finish.

Date: 22 January 2014 20:22
Subject: SMS with Debbie Chambers

Debbie and Emma in ranfurly - hard day wind and storm

Date: 22 January 2014 20:34
Subject: SMS with Matty Graham

Will u be in tekapo 2moro for me 2 drop off spot and catch up? Will b heading bak 2 dunedin so cud meet u along the way depending on where u r. Thanks for a great ride. Matty Graham.


Date: 22 January 2014 20:47
Subject: SMS with Julian Jules Morton

At ranfurly.

Date: 22 January 2014 21:21
Subject: SMS with Greg Thurlow

Roxburgh.regroup and plan executed to perfection.4hrs from Alex.

Date: 22 January 2014 21:21
Subject: SMS with Anja McDonald

Hi Dave, are there details on the blog for where to return the Trackers or can i drop them in tekapo somewhere? Thanks   for an epic adventure! Anja

Date: 22 January 2014 22:05
Subject: SMS with Dave Fleming

Big day out almost 4 seasons in Nevis in Alex

Date: 22 January 2014 22:06
Subject: SMS with Ken Scotty Scott

In Ranfurly. Long & hard with some shitty weather. Perfect

Date: 22 January 2014 22:10
Subject: SMS with Cliff Clermont

Cliff C. In Kurow. Tui draughts flowing after epic beat down into town.  Waitaki Hotel.

Date: 22 January 2014 22:26
Subject: SMS with Rob Davidson

Made ranfurly for dinner. Lake Onslow pretty but took a while to get away from.. big day out tomorrow:-)

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