Mount Kosciuszko 0, Continental Cycle Climb Challenge 1 !

Great news! The Australasian leg of the Continental Cycle Climb Challenge has been completed! Thanks to all of you who have sponsored me and offered support.

The actual climb was much tougher than expected; the lowest summit of the 6 challenges, I had obviously underestimated the mountain.

Starting from Lake Jindabyne, the climb started well during the first 10 miles. However, a foul headwind soon materialised and the gradient increased. Bright blue skies gave way to a dense cloud cover.
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