Spean Bridge to Dingwall – wet and windy but not as ………….!!! Midges and an uphill to start the day and we slept in! For the first time it was Jamie who mobilised us into action and we didn’t get away until 7.40am. On very familiar territory today – very close to home so it was a bit strange. On the A82 which is not the best of roads to cycle – not wide enough for timber lorries, coaches etc to safely pass cyclists. Scenic by the lochs and canals.
Rita’s Photo of the Day
Stopped at Fort Augustus for a break – usual including empire biscuits. Didn’t want to go back out into the heavy rain!! Guess what – BLUE HAD A PUNCTURE!!! Blue 6 0 The Rest!!!!
I started the puncture thing thinking we would all have some but it now sounds as if I am gloating! Blue was so disgusted he threw his inner tube away. Drumnadrochit for lunch and we met up with 2 guys, Neil and Mick, who we last saw going over Dartmoor.
Leaving Drumnadrochit it’s a relief to get off the A82 but not to be going up the very steep hill past Milton. I am now into training territory close to home. A quiet, scenic cycle on the A833 and then on to the A862 through Beauly and on to Dingwall. We made good time and arrived at 4.45. Had time to update the Blog with a reasonable WIFI connection. Margaret and Fiona arrived and Flynn and Bella.
I thought they would be pleased to see me but I didn’t get a look in with all the “tame” rabbits dotted around the grass!
Night out at the Cafe India for a superb curry – enjoyed by all!
Ready for tomorrow – a short run to Brora but we may go a bit further to make our last day shorter??
Statistics of the Day – 66 miles; ave. 14.3 mph; 13C (cool, wet and windy)
Site – Dingwall Camping and Caravan Club
Support Team ready for bed!! Night, Night.
John
Oh gawd not another one……Blue what are you doing?….your going to get in the Guniness Book of Records at this rate
Great to see Flynn & Bella, sporting new collars as well ???
Awww bet they were Soooo pleased to see you really John, the rabbits just took their mind off you a little
You have ALL done fantastically well………very very proud of you all AND I am so glad I got to meet you John and your Team!
Looking forward to having you back on the forum
and I’m sure Margaret will be happy to have you back home doing what men do 
nagging!!! LOL!!!!Only kidding…….enjoy your last day….take care all xxxx
It must be strange cycling in familiar scenery particularly where you have trained ot maybe it just feels good and exciting as you are so near the end. Good to hear you are eating well…! Curries, bacon butties all sounds good. Or are the bacon butties me!! I have had a few recently and I have no excuse just greed.
Give Gary all the best, surely no more punctures, his patience has been well tested.
Valentine
Come on boys!!! You are so close to the end now, keep going! Hopefully no more punctures for Blue or any of you!
I must not leave the rest of the team out. You have all done brilliantly. You are nearly there, keep the legs spinning and the spirits high.
All the best to you all
Valentine
Listened to the live phone in on Shmu Radio – tried to get a request via email, but email failed so just wanted to say thanks to Shona, Phil and all the family learning team for their support and also loved the show. Sorry we won’t see you at the finish, but hopefully catch up with you all soon. We’re heading up to Brora to camp with team roberts and welcome them at the finish. Don’t know what the wifi connection will be like, but I’m sure there will be a final post on Saturday night when we get back to Inverness. fi xx
PS Margaret says in her galloway irish accent…. please don’t change.
Well done u folks some achievement !!
Wohoooooooooo guys – last day cycling!!!!!!! I can’t imagine the feelings you must all have – what an achievement.
Hope you’re all enjoying your last miles – no more punctures Blue please!!!! Will be waiting to see the final photos.
Proud of you all
Lyn, Bryher and Otis xxxx
last day, what an amazing feat! You must be feeling (or heading to feel) so chuffed with yourselves. I think it is an incredible thing to do. Well done and I hope that you all
chill, relax and bask a sense of big achievement tonight and tomorrow!!
Congratulations
valentine
6-0 to Blue…….that’s pretty impressive
I think a bike pump prize is in order!! 
How lovely to have Flynn and Bella for some much needed warmth and cuddles! Lovely photo!! Bet Margaret is relieved that neither of them managed a “Houdini” while you were away!!
Final stretch now guys!!! Neeeeaaarrrrlllllllyyyyy there!!!!!!
