Chooko
This country doesn’t cease to amaze with its incredible landscape. Today was all about 'undulating ups and downs' as the riders climbed out of the village town of Chooko, up and up into the hills (I think we gained about 2,000m in elevation) riding through small villages that were lush, green and chock full of banana trees. The kids were in a happy mood, cheering and applauding so the riders were in great spirits coming into lunch. As the route continued out of lunch the road climbed up onto a ridge line that literally took your breath away with how beautiful the scenery was.
Gunther was firing today making an early break from the main racing pack before lunch and one which he held onto until the finish flag. Eva, due to an injury to Janet who is unable to race at present, is mixing it up with the boys and going strong along the flats and up and down the hills. She is proving to be a strong competitor and serious racer now. Once again, the thunder clouds are building up in the distance and we are hoping that a good shower may get rid of some of the crowds that have formed around the campsite. A few more days to go and we will be in northern Kenya and apparently….not as interesting as we are in Ethiopa! Bring it on!
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Posted February 25, 2007 by Field Writer
Ethiopia | Tour Updates |
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