Windy, hot and then wet!

Alexandra cranked the thermostat up to a uncomfortable 29 degrees this afternoon. After enduring high wind, the riders baked for a short while till a very short sharp squal came through. Not enough to dampen down the dust, but enough to get out the rain jacket for the first time on GSB 2021.

Txt Check-ins from late on Day 5
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 16:19
Subject: [SMS] Kane Thornburrow
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Alexandra check in. Nevis was tough. Too hot for North Islanders here!
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 16:20
Subject: [SMS] Bill Brierley
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Gordie has a front wheel/brake issue. We can fix that, but my plan of getting to a chemist in Alex is shot now. IF you have the time and going to be in Alex tonight, could you buy me a small bottle of Dettol, some Betadine, some of that fancy 'fix stuff or paraffin gauze and a bandage - please
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 16:23
Subject: [SMS] Dean Marshall
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Dean in Alex
Too hot, for another hill so will hang around for a bit
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 16:27
Subject: [SMS] Daryl Collier
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Roxburgh and Hodgy
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 17:12
Subject: [SMS] Nigel Hodges
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Roxbough.
Hodgy and dazza.
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 17:13
Subject: [SMS] Alan C
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
At Duffers saddle. Wet and windy! Hoping not so bad on other side. Alan C
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 17:34
Subject: [SMS] Benjamin Carrell
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Just left Kurow, stinking hot
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 18:31
Subject: [SMS] Joe Fagan
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Kurow Loved Danseys Pass, but the lovely tailwind suggested I don't smell so good. Time for ice cream

 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 19:20
Subject: [SMS] Kelvin Eden
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Ranfurly. Food
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 19:30
Subject: [SMS] Bob Vaile
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Vaile. Garston Ski Hut. All good
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 20:37
Subject: [SMS] Kevin Crowley
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Checking in from Athol. Not been well again today so won't continue from here. Awesome event Dave!
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 20:39
Subject: [SMS] Susie Bates
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Tom and Susie fed and watered after a big day out- Mossburn to Alexandra. I would like the Wind to feck off.