Step Two of the FNQ Super Series – Saturday 17 July 2021 – at stupid o’clock. A bunch of cyclists lined up again in the dark for a crack at our next target – 300km covering most of the roads we saw just two weeks before in the 200km, and a few more. The weather was tipped to be less windy, with the possibility of a northeasterly to help us home in the afternoon. But the temps were likely to be hotter. It was going to be a big day.

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Congratulations to the eight riders who found their way back after 300km of cycling with tired legs, sore bottoms and big smiles. And well done to Gary, who rocketed through the 150km in 6h28m. Many thanks to Juanita, who provided the fantastic video below as a special something for her cousin Mel’s first big ride. The girls had been training for an ultra-marathon in one month’s time. It was COVID-cancelled and they quickly “pivoted” to the 300km. With Chris as part of their team, they pulled off a fabulous ride.

Once again, a huge thanks to our volunteers, Kim, Mundi and Leanne. They had an enormous day chasing us all over the Tablelands, plying us with food and drinks, and even having energy to cheer each time we arrived at a control.

Rider	Malanda 55km	Yungaburra 102km	Atherton 135km	Dimbulah 210km	Walkamin 272km	Wongabel 300km	Total Time
Grahame	7.12am	9.13am	10.37am	1.35pm	4.52pm	6.40pm	13h40
Juanita	7.15am	10.08am	11.33am	2.34pm	5.49pm	7.32pm	14h32
Melanie	7.15am	10.08am	11.33am	2.34pm	5.49pm	7.32pm	14h32
Nola	7.56am	10.40am	12.30pm	4.03pm	7.55pm	10.00pm	17h00
Ian	7.56am	10.36am	12.30pm	4.01pm	7.55pm	10.00pm	17h00
David	7.12am	9.25am	11.04am	2.18pm	5.20pm	6.42pm	13h42
Virve	7.13am	9.25am	11.04am	2.18pm	5.20pm	6.42pm	13h42
Gayle	7.56am	10.40am	12.30pm	4.03pm	7.55pm	10.00pm	17h00
Chris	7.15am	10.08am	11.33am	2.34pm	5.49pm	7.32pm	14h32
150km 6.30am start	Malanda 59km	Yungaburra 117km	Atherton 150km	Total Time
Gary	8.46am	11.16am	12.58am	6h28

(20 July 2021)