We’re only two days into our 10-day, 900-kilometre Mawson Trail bike ride in South Australia, when things take a distinct turn for the worse.
After a glorious morning of freewheeling along hard-packed gravel roads south of Wilpena Pound, we are now picking our way along a sandy track north-west of Hawker in the aptly named Hidden Valley, where talc-like dust hides all manner of rocks and potholes. New Year Sale. Last chance to save over 50%.
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