Although the promised sunshine didn't arrive and it stayed quite cool all day the weather certainly didn't ruin a great days cycling.
We left Kilmarnock in good spirits and were soon bowling along good, flattish roads. It wasn't long before we were out in the countryside and heading towards Kilwinning and the coast road.
From there we picked up a small but helpful tailwind and rode up the coast to Largs where we stopped at the famous Nardini's ice cream bar and got stuck in.
After ice cream we blasted along the coast and caught the ferry across to Kirn and then onto lunch in a very beautiful botanic garden.
After lunch we cycled along the shores of Loch Eck which was stunning and then after a short climb descended alongside Loch Fyne.
The rest of the ride consisted of a circuit of Loch Fyne into Inveraray punctuated by a brief stop for oysters and Champagne (Mark passed on this and went straight to the hotel).
Tomorrow is our longest day at 97 miles and starts with a 10 mile climb up "Heartbreak Hill" which is going to be an interesting challenge!
Today's stats. 83 miles. 650m climbing
Onwards and upwards!
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