TDC breaks the drought

The Tour de Cure Breaks the North Coast Drought………..

Day 2 of the Tour de Cure
Tweed Heads – Ballina
121km
Weather Conditions:
Intermittent showers……..change that………..down pour in Byron Bay

After leaving our sensational accommodation at Quality Resort Twin Towns at Tweed Heads and being wished all the best by the local law enforcement, Joel and Jules borrowed their guns and quickly set the Tour De Cure underway.

The group quickly found day 2 legs and once again Team Sydney City Lexus were controlling the bunch, pace was similar to the Tour De France. The other teams on tour were once again in awe of their ability and strength.

LOTS AND LOTS of hills followed yet the Peleton continued to surge and mountains became molehills, the words of young Jay “never give up” certainly helped. Surely this terrain could throw more at the tour. As we weaved our way the scenary was inspiring and we continued to think about our Vittoria coffee stop at Brunswick Heads.
The great breakfast by Canadian kitchens (Mel and Leesa) and the fantastic location chosen by our support crew (Eric and David).

The tour then forged its way to Lake Ainsworth at Lennox Head.
A mad sprint down the beach at Lennox head brought us in to experience the cream of north Coast hospitality.
The towns finest LADIES (Dragon Boats Abreast) produced a meal fit for a king, making their finest dishes turning on a spread reminiscent of Christmas holidays of old.

Showing the Tour de Cure how to paddle a Dragon Boat on their Tea Tree brown lake was a great experience for all the TDC.

A wonderful donation from the Ladies was appreciated and put towards our growing total.

See picture of Beautifully adorned Pink Dragon

Cold Beers at Ballina as we watched the Outriggers paddle past in their Be A Man shirts
A welcome committee from the Ballina council and The Prostate Cancer Foundation brought the team home in front of the picturesque Richmond River.

Patani (aka Adam Elias) lead the TDC peleton in arguably the toughest conditions of the day. Our smallest rider showed courage and determination leading a weary and strung out group through the hills of Bryon and Ballina. Thanks Buddy………..!!

Our PR Princess Dani Lombard continued to preach the Tour de cure to the World. Radio, print and the internet are buzzing with the movement and momentum of the Tour de Cure. In it’s first year the PR in unprecedented for a Charity bike ride!

King of the Mountain (Our Sensational Support Crew) changed an unprecedented 14 flat tyres in the wet and dirty conditions. Their support was invaluable today and we would not have been on time for any of our engagements today without their help.

Lemo and Scabs (aka Patches) outsourcing the laundry duties…………….Only these 2 could get away with giving the Choice Hotels Propertier babe in arm on the shoulder, the dirty, smelly,

Special mention to the Sandbar restaurant in Ballina for opening especially for TDC and providing an absolutely fantastic dining experience.


Category Jersey Awards
New Idea Pink Jersey for Support = Josh Mcbride for outstanding work supporting the riders at the back of the peleton………….No Worries Meg that debt is now repaid
The Pratt foundation Blue Jersey = Marty for his Guts leading the TDC through some treacherous conditions
Myer Yellow Jersey = Denver for his attitude
The Intelligent Investor Polka Dot Jersey = Alex for his support (14 flat tyres, 4 blown out tyres,