The freakish weather continues.We set off from Boat of Garten in sunshine, not warm, but sunshine for all that. Climbed up to get to the summit of Slochd, keeping the sun but now wth wind. Great views back across the Cairngorms, and spirits sufficiently high posed, for pictures against the dramatic backdrop. Great ride into Inverness with the wind at our backs, and grabbed a bite to sustain us at Tescos on the outskirts of the city. Sat out the first rainstorm. Then set off to Dingwall for lunch. This turned into a ghastly slow climb with a head wind and several long periods of rain. Everyone cold, and dispirited after the good start. Dingwall was shut for Sunday so had to suffer a lunch in a Wimpy bar, but grateful for the heat and tea. Set off and climbedto gain height and join a good B-road to Tain. Now the wind at our backs, the sun out and fabulous views across the Cromarty Firth. Rolling fast ride into Tain, with jackets off for the first time in Scotland. Only two more days!!
What tenacity you all have or more than a hint of madness, I suspect...I know I would have caught any bus/train available or failing that stuck out my thumb to hitch a lift...
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing you soon ... rather expect you are counting the days until you can get up in the morning and not have to get on bikes!
Hope you can hear us cheering you on to the finish line!
Wendyx
Yeah right, the weather nowadays is kinda crazy, sunshine then rain, rain then sunshine! haha, makes me crazy.
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