Day 15
Miles completed today 71
Total Miles 1036
A good day from Pitlochry to Carrbridge passing through Drumochter pass and Aviemore. The pass was a gradual climb through about 12 miles to the highest point on a cycle path in Scotland. Scenery was lovely if a little clouded in mist for much of the time.
Stopped at a great cafe in Dalwhinnie for hot drinks and scones before another Adam puncture and a heavy downpour for 30 mins slowed our progress - but we were able to stop at Kingussie for chips and to regroup and dry out.
We passed 1000 miles at this point so tried this arty photo of 1000 (thinking of Anya as we did it!) .. not quite as good in retrospect as we thought it was at the time!!
Route was then easy and undulating through Aviemore to Carrbridge. Aviemore is just too touristy for my taste but we did find a cafe doing fab sandwiches. Just had a lovely evening at the pub with a girl from Holland who was delighted to have some company - or so she said!!
Tomorrow is our last big day in terms of mileage - just hoping my legs will cope - before 2 more shorter and more hilly days to the end ... I am wondering when we will see the first signpost for John O’Groats ... beginning to believe we can do it ... after all who would have predicted a Welshie winning the Tour ..!!
Stopped at a great cafe in Dalwhinnie for hot drinks and scones before another Adam puncture and a heavy downpour for 30 mins slowed our progress - but we were able to stop at Kingussie for chips and to regroup and dry out.
We passed 1000 miles at this point so tried this arty photo of 1000 (thinking of Anya as we did it!) .. not quite as good in retrospect as we thought it was at the time!!
Route was then easy and undulating through Aviemore to Carrbridge. Aviemore is just too touristy for my taste but we did find a cafe doing fab sandwiches. Just had a lovely evening at the pub with a girl from Holland who was delighted to have some company - or so she said!!
Tomorrow is our last big day in terms of mileage - just hoping my legs will cope - before 2 more shorter and more hilly days to the end ... I am wondering when we will see the first signpost for John O’Groats ... beginning to believe we can do it ... after all who would have predicted a Welshie winning the Tour ..!!
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