Stomach feeling better todsy but still wasn’t 100% so took the truck today. Also, I’d had a scratch on back of my right leg since we left off-road in Tanzania. Tried to keep it clean as possible and use local … Continue reading
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Sick. Got my cycling clothes on this morning but then felt sick. Breakfast came back up. Sigh. Rode the truck and got a room at camp. Sickness in my GI tract seemed to be better but my leg was suddenly … Continue reading
Today the statistics were intimidating 2000km of climb and 125km. I was still feeling worn from yesterday so decided to take it easier and ride from lunch. Ir was dry when I awoke, but drizzle as I packed in the … Continue reading
Today was a long ride with a surprising amount of climbing. The rains came overnight starting at 1am. I was snug and dry in my tent and hoped it would clear by morning. Unfortunately at 5am it was still raining. … Continue reading
We are camped at a beach resort on shores of Lake Malawi. Beautiful last night with moon almost full. Also had a good solid tropical downpour overnight. When sixty tech-savy cyclists arrive at these small hotels, we seem to stress … Continue reading
On paper today should have been an easy day. 92km of mostly flat along Lake Malawi. Breakfast was an hour later – also with our time change after entering Malawi – and we were also encouraged to get some extra … Continue reading
Today we finished Tanzania and started Malawi. A beautiful riude overall with some nice climbs to start out of the Mbeya valley and also some good descents into to more lush and humid areas around Lake Malawi. It was a … Continue reading