Lakes Entrance to Thredbo

While Bob and Sandy walked up to Mt Kosciusko, Bruce,Doris,Rick and Donna went on the bob sled.



Two Jerks attacking the others, most of the time unsuccesfully.



Some of the riders after the shave.



Bob and Donna do the laps of Cooma.



Riders assemble at Nimitabel.



The four girl riders dress up,all did a great job riding around the country.



The Support crew.



Some cross dressers.



Inspector Clouseau.

The Final Day.
403kms to Thredbo,We had a dress up night on the last night and some good outfits were on show.
Neal (Inspector Clouseau, most everyone had nick names )and I left early so that we could get to Bombala and regroup the riders as they came in. Another regroup was planned for Nimitabel where we where met by a police escort for the run into Cooma and then on to Thredbo.
They closed the main street in Cooma for a while so that all the riders could have a parade and then pull up in the street and do a few interviews and TV coverage.
Then on to Thredbo, we had the film crew filming out of the back of the van as we were driving along. We did this coming out of Nimitabel and then going on to Thredbo.
All riders arrived safely and were presented with commemorative medals to signify the great achievments of all the riders and support crew.
Drinks all round.
When we had stopped in Cooma in the main street, it was quite an emotional time for all once with hugs and kisses all round and also some had family come to visit and join them for the trip to Thredbo.

D & B ~ Had nice blat up through Cann River to Bombala stopped for a coffee & regroup. Some of the group visited with Tony, the rider who broke his leg near Fitzroy Crossing up north. Off again with a final blat to Nimitabel to meet up with the police escort.
The police set a good pace & we were in Cooma in no time. We entered the main street to a rousing reception by the crowd assembled of family, friends, fellow bikers, local dignitaries and film crews. Kristin, Cameron and Naomi had made the trip to welcome us home so tears and cuddles for all.
My dear friend Dene (fellow postie challenge participant), Trish & Marilyn were also in there to show support, thanks girls!
Then on to Thredbo where the temp was 6 degrees , lucky Donna had her heated jacket which she had been wearing since Border Village SA!
Rode into Thredbo with more fanfare, Steven Walter's mum Sue was pillion on the lead bike going up and his dad Phil was one of our reliable support crew.
We had made it, 15000km in 35 days. Time to celebrate!with a beer or two.