Ullapool to Tongue was the hardest day. We were blown up to Durness in good time, but foolishly decided to carry on to Tongue. The next 30 miles were difficult, being mostly in to a head wind with rain and hail hitting us horizontally. There were a few nice hills and a double 15% funnel up towards the hill before Tongue. Mark was quite tired when we got to the Hostel.
Tongue to JoG was an easy day with a strong tail wind. Mark was in recovery (sleep) mode all day.
JoG to Helmsdale was a steady day.
Helmsdale to Nairn was a good day.
Mark was on good form and we motored down the East Coast to Tain for Lunch.
The Tain cafe was appreciated, they served brilliant beans on toast and tea for lunch.
The Nigg to Cromarty ferry was different and we enjoyed tea at the tesco cafe at Inverness Seafield retail park.
The hospitality of Ken Morley was exceptional. Thanks Ken.
Nairn to Fraserborough was interesting. Flat for 50 miles and hilly at the end.
Some really interesting hills, 15 and 16% being prominent. The best being 20% near Penant. CE rode up it mostly on the back wheel as the front wheel pawed the air. Good day but for Mark's 4th puncture.
After a fantastic night chez Small, "Friday night is curry night" We ventured towards Aberdeen.
A south westerly breeze slowed things slightly, but eventually we arrived in Newtonhill at 4pm.
A nice steak and a VG bottle of CN du P was required. Man utd failed!
One more day.
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