distance to yesterday - and it started out that way. We took a few
detours to get off the A9 and enjoy some minor roads. After tea and
scones in Tain we got lost a bit but recovered for a loop via
Invergordon and then lunch in Dingwall, where the local bike shop lent
us a pump and we picked up a valve adaptor - just in case. The last 7
miles or so after Beauly were much tougher than expected, with some
serious climbing and a hairpin littered descent which scotched any
attempt on the speed record.
Paul pursued his key hobby over lunch - teasing old ladies. She was in
her 90s and was very concerned to hear that we were worried about
riding along Loch Ness because of the monster. He was relieved to hear
that it's just a story and we were perfectly safe. Phew....
We had a good meal and several more beers. Only slightly sobered up by
the chef trying to remove a tick from his dog with a fork from the
kitchen. Nice.
Stats: 77 miles. Average 14.5. Several dead foxes and a pine marten.
Kevin & Paul, what a great choice for your first picture on Day 2 - I was just there a couple of weeks ago - Dingwall, Evanton, Tain, Dornoch etc. I see that your route is going through some beautiful areas of Scotland, so enjoy it all. I am simply amazed that you have taken on such an enormous challenge and actually expect to reach the end intact!!! I hope you are both still in good shape and managing all those uphill climbs ok! Best wishes for the rest of the trip, Stephanie (Brydon Sirr)
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