14th December 2010 El Condor – Puerto Madryn 292 miles

We packed up and headed into Viedma as the only ATM in El Condor had run out of money 2 days ago, so straight to the bank and the new maps a brilliant, many thanks Frank.
Now back to learning curves, we have 138 miles worth of ngas in our bikes and so do we fill up here or go on for a bit, we go on. However by the time we leave the outskirts of town I now have 98 miles left and it is dropping as if I have a hole in my fuel tank, this went on until I had 76 miles and stopped for miles, Martin was still fine at this time but mine then started counting down again. With the new maps I found that the nearest gas station was about 60 miles away and I had 48 miles left, OMG here we go again. Next thing Martin slowed to about 50-55 and we went on an economy run managing to get 72 mpg, normally 45, his computer had done exactly the same as mine and by the time we reach the gas station, yes we do reach it, Martin has been on 0 for 2 miles and I have 1 mile left. Another learning curve, fill up when you can and don’t trust the bike computer.
The road we have been travelling at 50 on was good, now we have full tanks it is ribbed and horrible and to add to that there is a strong side wind, not like in the UK, this is a STRONG side wind. A few miles on they are resurfacing and we have a billiard table to ride on, fab.
We arrive at Puerto Madryn and find a hotel, ask about secure parking, si,si, another large securely locked garage.
Down to the sea front and the wind is relentless we have another great bife de choritzo and flambéed pancake with apple. Good wifi means we can get emails sorted and get the blog up to date.