Day 13 eh, that fits ,it was certainly unlucky for us.
We set off at 7.45 in fine weather and I got my first puncture of the day 5 miles out.Fixed it and carried on up the A9 following the Glen Garry all the way to the Sow of Atholl at 803 metres then on the way down towards Dalwhinnie the second puncture took place and the rain started.
It was slow going all morning but after the repair we fair flew down past Creagen Mor , through Newtonmore and Kingussie at over 30mph.
The weather cleared as we headed towards lunch at Aviemore where the third puncture struck. It started to drizzle again as we sought out a bike shop to replace my inner tube.
From there we should have followed our route along the A9 but instead took some advice to bear east on the B970 through Coylumbridge, Auchgourish and Nethy Bridge to Grantown on Spey where the rain set in again and we stopped for a rest only to discover our 25mile mistake. All we could do was turn around and go west on the B938 in the now pouring rain against a strong headwind.
Rejoining the A9 the fourth puncture assailed us at Slochd and the weather having been indecisive all day went for a full on attack of violent rain and headwind for the remaining 20miles into Inverness. We hobbled into town at 7.30pm and I have little memory of the outstanding natural beauty this area is renowned for. I do have a cold and backache however and after some food will turn in!
A disheartening day! But we have been so lucky with weather you have to expect them now and again.
Statistics
Miles today 108
Miles so far 859.24
Hours in the saddle 7hours 46minutes
Average speed 13.9
Max speed 32.5mph
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Its not always that bad in Scotland. Nothing to say about the punctures but reckon that you guys are doing well. Only 2 more days to go? Send my best wishes to Doron.
Ken Peters
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