Big shout out to all at Big Maggy's who have supported us through our journey so far! Enjoy your holibobs next week... you're going to miss us. Ab fab π
11th May 2022 - Lucy’s birthday A bridge too far! Today has definitely been the most challenging day in terms of distance and hours in the saddle. 8.30am to 8.30pm. A very memorable birthday celebration for Lucyπ. After skirting Edinburgh, we crossed over the incredible Forth Bridge and continued heading north. Much of today, we enjoyed beautiful riverside roads alongside the rivers Tay, Tummel and Garry. This route is aptly nicknamed the Lochs and Glens Way. The scenery has been breathtaking. Snow capped mountains, flowing rivers, old stone bridges and spectacular cycle paths that went on and on on. We are beyond excited to arrive at at Fonab Castle after an epic day of cycling. Waving goodbye to the Balmoral Edinburgh The Forth Bridge The birthday girl Perth Black Watch Castle and Museum, Perth
13th May 2022 We’ve FINISHED!!! Our route lunged into the heart of the highlands along desolate single track roads, loads of yellow gorse and tiny lambs - it’s definitely spring time! A quick pause to see the salmon leap at Falls of Shin then a beautiful long lochside cycle. After reaching the spectacular north coast at Bettyhill, we had a final sprint towards John O’Groats. The final landscape, a rugged coastline studded with the distant islands of the Orkneys, felt like a world away from Cornwall, where our grand adventure began! Happy birthday, Stegsy! We’ve loved this entire journey together from the very start. Our trusty guide, Kev Falls of Shin - salmon leap Arriving at the north coast of Scotland Soup and yummy sandwiches at The Store Cafe John O’Groats We did it!
10th May 2022 We now leave England and head into the bonny hills of Scotland. After an “interesting” evening at Dalston Hall in Carlisle (haunted?!?) we passed through the chapels of Gretna Green and made it to Scotland!! Can’t believe it! The Southern Uplands were the most beautiful so far with epic long mountain roads. The least populated region in Scotland. Only sheep, lambs and the odd deer for company. Innerlethen for lunch. A mountain biking hub who knew? Hail rain sun and wind we had it all. A glorious ride into Edinburgh and a slap up meal at the Balmoral. Happy day 8 done!!! We said a very sad goodbye to Adam and Nina - peloton leader and best dinner lady EVER - we’ll miss you both. A warm welcome to Pete and Lou - you’re going to love every minute! Early start! Made it to Scotlandππ» Another old stone bridge We can’t keep up π Peloton Single file… Amazing canopy roads Such a sad goodbye to Neen and Ad - We are FOREVER grateful Last lunch ...
An fab no need for any champers!!
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