A far better day's cycling today, I followed the national cycle network and made my way from Avimore to Pitlochry over Drumochter pass. The route took me to the highest point on the national cycle network at 457m. The sign as you approach the summit tells you:
Warning Drumochter Summit
Cycle track climbs to 457m
Weather conditions can deteriorate without warning and can be severe even in summer
no food or shelter for 30km
It added a sense of drama to the occasion.
I think the term 'cycle path' is pushing it when talking of the metre wide pile of gravel that greeted me over the summit. Travelling into the traffic, into the wind and into the rain on what is a slippery mound grit is not good for the nerves. I would have got off and walked but that would have taken longer. The descent continued on gravelled paths and some tarmacked sections, making me grateful I was travelling north to south as it would have made for some tough climbing.
Overall, a good day with some beautiful views, now, to plan the path to Stirling!
Hi Sarah.
ReplyDeleteI suppose it would be unfair to tell you that here in Rotterdam it is sunny and 25 degrees? Yes, that would be unfair and cruel ;>
Good luck, keep going, the weather will certainly get better the more south you get. I'm sure the views are spectacular!
Hey Sarah.... well done so far. The wind must've been a real pain nothing worse than having to cycle downhill (downhills were made for freewheeling).
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well and you get a good (wind free cycle) into Stirling today.
Morna
Hey Sarah - I can also confirm that the weather is better in the south. we've got strong winds at the moment, but by the time you're down here it'll be gone. Bring the sunscreen! See you in a week!
ReplyDeleteRob
Hey Sarah
ReplyDeleteHow's things going with u? Hope things are going well. I really hope the weather with u is better than here in Edinburgh. Have just come back from Inverness where it was lovely weather to more rain!! So where are u now? How's the cycling shorts holdin out? All the best
Christina