An interesting start to the day. Access to our trailers was completely blocked this morning. Site contractors had parked a dumpster and a road roller directly in front of our trailers. And we needed to hitch both up.
Thankfully, glinting in the early morning sun, the roller’s silver ignition key was an invitation not to be missed. A quarter of a turn and a push of the hand throttle was all that was needed to move the goodness knows how many tons of rounded metal at the breathtaking speed of 2.0 mph, out of the way.
Alas, the problem persisted. There was still not enough room to extract our trailers. The dump truck needed shifting as well. Problem – no ignition keys.
But who needs ignition keys? Handbrake off – and with a bit of rocking motion plus help from a couple of locals, and this wheeled obstacle was sufficiently relocated as well.
The day was saved. And what a great day it transpired to be.
10 tandems on a 26 mile new route, crowned off with five bikes deciding to add another few miles by completing the western half of the traditional Fairburn Loop.
Thanks to one and all for a fantastic ride.
