Scotland end to end, 500 miles.

[Bobby Mhor]

Tell Mrs M she got the last bit right!

We all know

 

[Brandane]

I agree about Perthshire being one of the nicest counties in Scotland!

Small donation made...........good luck.

Thank you for your more than "small" donation. Much appreciated .

 

[Brandane]

Great to meet @snorri today for a short section. Headwind was brutal again today for 50 relentless miles from Boat of Garten to Dingwall before things improved. Kessock Bridge was hard going, and it was only a side wind!

@snorri and I....

 

[iandg]

You chose a bad week weatherwise. Local bike shop proprietor rescued 2 cyclists on Hebridean Way that were blown off their bikes on Tuesday. Take care out there.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Just sent a wee donation: top effort @Brandane, the weather has been horrid, take care!

 

[Brandane]

Thank you very much @Pat "5mph" , very much appreciated ..

 

[Brandane]

You chose a bad week weatherwise. Local bike shop proprietor rescued 2 cyclists on Hebridean Way that were blown off their bikes on Tuesday. Take care out there.

There is never a GOOD week weatherwise in Brandane land , my avatar is not a lie!

 

[Brandane]

Day 6 update... Tain to Bettyhill. I was dreading today due to the distance and hills involved, but it actually turned out less hard than anticipated. Thanks mainly to a wee hand from the wind which was blowing from the south west. Not as forecast, surprise surprise.

The 70 miles were done by 4.30 which I was happy about, and that included a cake stop in Lairg then lunch at the famous Crask Inn. I cut 5 miles off the distance by taking the direct road from Altnaharra to Bettyhill. I have no idea why NCN1 routes via Tongue.

Anyhoo, nearly there....

 

[Brandane]

Right, what's next?

 

[13 rider]

Well done that man . There is a more common starting point much further south if you fancy it
Really enjoyed following your progress

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Brilliant!
Well done @Brandane!
Double well done because you hate riding in the rain: as you paid for your own expenses, you could have just given a substantial donation to the charity instead of riding, but you did it.

 

[bruce1530]

Well done.

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Right, what's next?

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Well done, Mr B.
A fantastic cycle in the worst WX we have (possibly)had this year, kudos to you.

 

[top-tube]

Brandane - chatted to you in Crask Inn yesterday lunchtime without realising it was you. Congratulations on your achievement. Trust you had a relaxing jouney home courtesy of Scotrail.

 

[Milkfloat]

Right, what's next?

Home I would hope.