The Jekyll and Hyde weather of Scotland continues. The day began badly with the discovery of a puncture, and Tim having to have his pedals replaced (NOTE Stuart).A long slow climb up to the Pass of Dromochter see picture. All along the pass a cold wind brought showers of rain and sleet (well it felt like sleet) that chilled us all to the bone. Another puncture coming off the pass, complicated by a substandard innertube replacement which exploded. Desperate huddles in a transport stop for coffee and pies to warm us up. Then back into the wind and rain to get lunch in Kinggussie, never have fish and chips tasted so good. By now the wind was behind us and we were descending. Of course the sun then came out as we rode along the valley of the Spey (flooded). Good views across the valley. Very glad to get in to the Hotel at the Boat of Garten. This is turning into a survival course.
The 'Wheels rode into Stirling
ReplyDeleteWith their little pedals a whirling
But what with the damp and excruciating cramp
Their toes wouldn't stop curling
Even though the weather is not that great, and Tim gotta have his pedal replaced...hope you still have a good time with your training Squeaky Wheels team!
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