Day 3 - Day breaks and going strong

Tony set off for his 12th lap at 6.07am this morning and in pretty good spirits. He is hurting but still has a smile on his face. I am sure he is focused on doing his best for all the people he is representing on his jersey and hoping this will make more people aware of the fight for Cancer. I know the supporters and encouragers who have been there recently have boosted him and given him more motivation also.

Starting at the lower end of the placings from the sprit, Tony has steadily improved his placing since the very first lap pushing forward and up a total of 18 places to date. Unfortunately fellow rider and brother-in-law Damien had to pull out last night with a back injury as has other riders. It is hard to watch the disapointment. It must be really tough when an injury stops you. The track is vbery jarring on the body and rider's backs, arms & shoulders seem to be the most affected. Everyone is hurting but pushing on as hard as possible. We have seen some riders throw in the towel over night.

The age section tony is in was highly competitive with over 60 riders compeating. Some sections has as few as two compeditors in it.Tony is out of the dark now and will enjoy having light again and more sun soon. The great thing is that there is only a couple laps left and he will have finished the race, which is what his main goal was. He is currantly placed 39 with plenty of time to climb higher. This may not be a podium win but Tony has already won to have come this far. I am looking forward to seeing him cross that line. Something incrediblke when you realise how unfit and overweight he was only a few years ago. He is an amazing man.