Bunya Mountains (WTF?)

Did a 170km ride in a group of five today. We went almost to Kumbia then swung right and headed up the Kingaroy side of the Bunyas, before descending down the Dalby side.

Let me list the reasons why the ride was SHIT:

• We had about two hours of rain which was just enough to completely soak the climb and the descent.
• I only had a 39 x 23 on my bike, which was nowhere near enough (I wasn't strong enough to push the gear in the seat and had the back wheel spinning in the wet when I stood up, so yes I walked a few times).
• One of the guys in our group crashed in the wet on the descent (he was not hurt).

Let me list the reasons why the ride WAS NOT SHIT:

• At 170km, it was the longest ride I have done so far.
• I finished off with a strong effort on my own and I blew myself to pieces by the end.

I'm as sore as anything now, but can feel the endurance building in me, which is great.