Fuel consumption. An apology

On the other hand, if my consumption deteriorates at the same rate, you will easily be in front next year. We needed to carry an awful lot of water, nearly 200 litres because the bike riders go through vast quantities of the stuff. But that was the same last year. This and all the extra bike stuff we have to carry up on the roof would raise the fuel consumption quite a bit, but again, last year would have been the same.
I think thr dunes were bigger and softer this year. We also came via Big Red instead of the inside track as that was closed due to flooding. I've never seen the Simpson looking so green. And most amazing of all, almost no flies. (Some people have told me they are prepared to believe my lasy years fuel consumption claim but they wont swallow the "almost no flies".)

THats a lot of water - must remember that if we are support crew, friends of ours were to do that ride this year , but have had to put it off to next year.

Also found the same with the flies - vey few and very green.

As it turned out, this year was much cooler than last year and we were about 60 litres too much. It's hard to estimate water for this trip with the Bike race. If you are doing it next year, contact me as I have plenty of info that you might find useful.