Last nights accomadation was a bit basic, 6 of us in one room and the usual boy type stuff made for a bit of a laugh. Unfortunately one of the guys went for a loo break during the night and managed to pull over the bunk beds and trap himself. After a good laugh we helped him get free and went back to sleep but to be honest I don't think either of us got much sleep.
Breakfast was ok, porridge, bacon and eggs with juice etc cooked by the staff and then we all pitched in to get the dishes done and the rooms cleaned up before we headed off.
Today's ride was split into two parts. Part one was stunning with rides along Loch Ness and then we headed up a 1.5 mile climb of up to 20%. Once up on top of the moors the view was stunning and the smell of pine and heather beautiful. We shot along through some lovely country stopping for coffee in Beauly then on into the Muir of Ord and to Dingwall for lunch. For me it was the best bit of riding of the whole trip.
After lunch we had a diversion
due to roadworks and then headed to Tain and then unfortunately onto the A9 for 30 odd miles, which although reletively pretty was very busy. After a quick stop at the Glen Morangie distillery we arrived in Brora and a nice posh hotel.
due to roadworks and then headed to Tain and then unfortunately onto the A9 for 30 odd miles, which although reletively pretty was very busy. After a quick stop at the Glen Morangie distillery we arrived in Brora and a nice posh hotel.
Dinner was very pleasant and we have hit the sack early to try to catch up on sleep. Tomorrow is only 65 miles but we might get wet.
Today's stats. 98miles. 166 climbing.
Onwards and upwards!
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