Scottish Tour 2008
Vo an I decided to have a little tour up north for the weekend. Not having an appropriate touring bike, I whacked a rack on my winter bike (as well as some 10spd Campag niceness) and made do.
Day 0
Train to inverness two hours late, passed time with copy of new scientist. Girl across from us thinks she’s Juno. Staying in Inverness SYHA, nice enough.
Day 1
Vo’s not feeling well, so he has sleep while I do a 30mile loop of the Moray Firth. Went back to meet Vo, and in the afternoon we scooted down the road to Fort William. Staying in Glen Nevis campsite. 102miles.
Day 2
A late start and two punctures for me meant we had to go over the Rest and be Thankful in the dark. Going north-south the climb up the back is one of the dullest roads imaginable. Descent super interesting with just little road lights in the pitch dark. 98miles.
Day 3
Raining today, so after cycling round Loch Lomond we decided to bail on the last 40miles and just get the train home from Stirling. 50miles.
