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The Red Yeti Journey

Angus Ross / 15.11.2005

Head torches blazing, teams pedalled at a furious pace over undulating hills of the Deep Creek area and quickly transitioned to a trek leg with the majority of the field still reasonably tight. The lights of teams departed could be seen for several kilometres, in groups of four, as teams made their way down green grazing fields to the ocean below.

A little coastaineering, a nice hill climb, and some dodging of sheep found team Aussie Bodies entering transition area (TA) 2 ahead by 40 minutes. A pancake and fried egg feed for unsupported teams and lots of good looking grub from bleary-eyed but cheerful support crews all around and it was back onto bikes. The first 4 teams found themselves abseiling down the Bluff as the sun rose over the water bringing with it a hot, clear day and renewed spirits. Teams pounded through Victor Harbour and up to Crows Nest lookout for the first glimpse of what was to come.

The field was starting to spread out and Aussie Bodies beat even their support crew to the next transition! A trek along an expanse of sand dunes in search of CP 10 proved to be a challenge for many teams as a building wind hurled sand and surf their way. A swim across the Coorong Channel was a refreshing oasis for teams crossing in the midday heat, but an icy darkness when midnight rolled around for the second time.

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