2000 km in the Legs!

Most roadhouses we have been pleased to move on from, but not 
lastnight's campsite at Fraser Range. A truly spectacular setting, with fantastic facilities and a welcoming atmosphere around the always cranking campfire. As we near home many people we meet are familiar with the MOAM ride and therefore are interested in knowing more about the journey thus far. Brad, rightfully so, is treated like a celebrity and is more than happy to share his adventure to all who are interested. People continue to be generous with their donations. It is lovely seeing young children coming up to Brad and handing over their contribution. Speaking of donations, whilst in Norseman we received notification of the amount raised today from the Uniform Free Day at Mitch and Brad's old primary school...a magnificent total of $623!!! A truly sensational effort and a massive thank you to the staff and students from Brad in particular, but also the whole MOAM team.

Thank you to WLPS.

Lake Cowan

The ride today has offered a distinct contrast in vegetation to the days crossing the Nullarbor. This stretch is heavily wooded with spectacular Salmon Gums all shedding their bark. The redness of the earth making the images even more stunning. We had a reminder that Kalgoorlie is just around the corner with Brad being interviewed on ABC's Regional Channel. As we left Norseman, an empty Lake Cowan was on both sides of the road providing another contrast to what we have become accustomed to. A large ore train has just tooted Brad as it passed.....the toots, waves and truck
winks are always greeted enthusiastically by the team.

A ride of this magnitude has milestones being achieved on an almost daily basis. Today was to be no different. Brad reached the 2000 km mark just north of Norseman. An incredible feat, by an equally incredible young guy. I'm sure Brad glanced down at his motivational message on his bike which reads 

 and a celebration of their own would have been had.

The MOAM team welcomes an extra member tomorrow, with Brad's sister Kristy joining us having flown in from London today to share in the final five days of her little bro's ride. Kristy will relish being a member of the team physically rather than by Viber hook ups as was the case when Brad left Adelaide Oval thirteen days ago! Mitch would be rapt to think that the families  and Gracie are all together for the final section of the ride.