Cat and Dog
Tottenham and Ars*nel
Yesterday and Today......
Blue sky, blue sea and the Beridale Braes was the order of the day and yes Scotland delivered. We enjoyed fabulous views of the north sea, local landmarks and some monster hills.
We left the Old School House with some trepidation after yesterdays A9 encounter but needn't have worried as the road was much quieter and dryer! We made our way through Tain, Golspie, Brora and stopped for lunch in a cafe at Helmsdale. We were talking to a couple about what we were doing and a few minutes later they came back in and gave us a £10 donation - to whoever you were Thank You both :-)
The road followed the contours of the coast with relatively gentle ups and downs until we left the lunch time break stop. 1 long tough climb in two stages was followed by the start of the infamous Beridale Braes which averaged out at 13% but sections were much steeper - proper alpine style hairpins and climbing...
After that the route was undulating all the way into Wick and we rolled into town after another long day at 7:00 pm and 73 more miles chalked off.
Just a short ride left to John O'Groats tomorrow, followed by the ride to Dunnets Head and onto Thurso.
Anyone reading this who hasn't yet donated please do - we know who you all are and to avoid our 3 hour photo show when we get back home donate now - you have been warned ;-)
Martin
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| Mmmmm blue sea and sky |
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| Much happier bunny today :-) |
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| Now thats a view worth cycling 800 miles for! |
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| The warm up hill - the photo doesn't do it justice! |
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