After a night of rain we all knew the tracks were going to slippery, so while sun almost came out for our departure we headed off very cautiously. (Although a few were also slowed by the after-effect of emptying the vodka supply last night!)
Today’s mission was about 30km on dirt before about 250km on good roads as we headed further west.
Those tracks were slippery. In places you could swing out onto the grass but a few valley crossings were the main challenge. Justin (leader) was one of the first to go down. I have never seen someone pick up a BMW that quick - but we saw him!
Very wisely Fiona and Daylene did this section in the UN (Nissan) truck as there were lots of dropped bikes. Ellis driving the truck with 4 women on board was having a bit too much fun in the mud but always backing us up along the the 4x4 support truck.
After a hot tea at a roadside stall were we met the road, we were off on the bitumen but soon ran into some heavy rain. Never much fun on a bike.
Lunch today was at Mongolias equivalent to Costco with a food court and great coffee. It was still drizzling when we headed off but a bit of clear sky soon after and we dried out quickly and the roads were the best we have seen so we ate up the miles.
Today was the first day without a bike breaking, but still lots of work for the 2 mechanics when we got to camp.
Tonight we are in another great Ger camp, on the side of a hill looking across a river. The country has changed a bit with more hills and there are trees around now - and some pine forest on some hills.
Our hosts welcomed us with some traditional dress and song after dinner but we were early to bed ready for a big day tomorrow
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