Didn't feel too bad, and after my porridgey breakfast caught the train up to Maitland and rode back to Newcastle. During this time the cold "got worse" again but it didn't seem to affect the riding too much. In fact was somewhat surprised to get back so quickly and so after a grilled fish and salad lunch, caught the train to Paterson and rode the 20 odd ks back to Maitland this time.
Not feeling all that bright, caught a train back to Newcastle, showered, went and bought a pasta dinner, more paracetamol and then bed.
The ride from Paterson had given me an inkling of what I could expect further up the Williams valley, and with my cold, was starting to worry about my fitness to ride.
