1 Jul 2016: about the trip – geography
I was always terrible at geography, but a long cycling trip is a great way of getting some insight into physical and economic geography. I think I cycled through 25 … Continue reading
30 Jun 2016: The anticlimax begins…
I think I’ll keep this blog going with occasional posts – after all, I have another old bike to rebuild (a 1942 Claud Butler). But in the meantime, do I … Continue reading
29 Jun 2016: Finished!!
We’ve done 44 miles today, bringing the total to 1,038 miles in 18 days. Not quite the 65 miles a day that I’d intended, but not bad. The Ellis-Briggs and … Continue reading
28 Jun 2016: Penultimate stage 17 completed
A short 46-mile stage to Armadale on the north coast of Scotland, bringing the total up to 994 miles. It was good to see the sea and know that I’ve … Continue reading
27 Jun 2016: Stage 16 completed
A long day: 86 miles from Aviemore to Lairg, bringing the total so far to nearly 950 miles. The day started with a climb into rain and freezing cold headwind, … Continue reading
26 Jun 2016: The best cycle track ever?
This is the cycle track I spent the morning on – I think it’s the old Inverness road, the predecessor of the new A9 main road. It’s really lovely, I … Continue reading
26 Jun 2016: Stage 15 completed
Safely arrived in Aviemore after 58 miles through Glen Garry and the Spey valley. Definitely a day of two halves. The morning ride was lovely – 25 miles of gentle … Continue reading
25 Jun 2016: Stage 14 completed
51 miles from Kinross to Pitlochry today. The morning was nice, with intermittent sun and a nice (but hilly) route through Path of Condie, Gask, Balgowan and Moneydie (aren’t the … Continue reading
19 Jun 2016: Video from stage 8
I wasn’t able to upload this post because of wifi/broadband shortcomings. I’ll try again now from Kinross. This video was taken by Allan Wailoo when he joined me on the … Continue reading
23 Jun 2016: The plan for tomorrow
Tomorrow’s stage (the unlucky 13th, I’m afraid) should be about 60 miles with not too much climbing. But it’ll be challenging because of navigation and traffic. It’ll be a bit … Continue reading
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