So how come I get up at 7:15 and don't get on the bike until 9:00? As well as the usual morning wash and dress routine I need to put on suncream (not today), make up drink bottles, go to breakfast (during which we get a briefing on the day's ride), pack and take bags downstairs, and then get the bike out. Does this really take nearly two hours?
Today was another enjoyable ride, 70 miles with no long hills. It was mainly A-roads; out here there are not many roads. But lots of cycle paths have been built in Scotland recently so whereever possible we use those.
Thanks to Hilary for the comment on "never knowingly underfed" - it's my new motto! Great 'Rocky Road' cake at the Cruachan Hydro Visitor Centre and homemade soup at the Sea life centre north of Oban.
Whether it is a 50 miler or an 80 miler the last ten miles always drag. I'm fine until then, but once the B&B seems close I am counting down the miles and putting down the hammer to get home. Today the last ten miles are what the Scots would call "reet dreeck", that is grey, wet and miserable. But amazingly we complete 70 miles in 8 hours - our best average yet. In Fort Wiliiam by 5pm for a relatively relaxed evening - reward myself with fish and chips.
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Hi Jannine really well done to both you adn Debbie- you are nearly there now -what an achievement for you!you have done so well - i feel quite jealous sitting here! hope you have manage a little reading when you finish for the book club!doesnt sound as though you have any spare time at the moment!big hugs to you and Debbie and looking forward to seeing you soon lol chemo brain xxxx
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