OMG x 4 - What a day. 4 mountain passes, 113 kms a personal best for me & 10 hours on ride arriving in Blairgowrie at 8pm. The first five hours of cycling had us traveling 50kms, as we climbed & decended mountain pass after mountain pass in the highlands the first one the Lecht pass with a no of 20% segments. Thankfully the weather was sunny even though cool. This day was a test of endurance. Desends were scary with the weight on the bike putting the brakes to a real test, with corners requiring full braking. The scenery along the highlands route was outstanding.The final 2 hours into Blairgowrie was very touch and go with energy & water levels low - but we eventualy arrived near 8pm to be well recieved by Jean & Robert of the Glenvar Lodge who presented us with a pot of tea, cheese & crackers & an offer to do our washing - Scots hospitlaity at its best.
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