We started on roads parallel to loch lomond for about 8 miles, stunning but the road surface was made from old bits of cars so it was super bumpy, then a 4 mile climb, I wasn't feeling great! The next 20 miles had a few climbs and decents, still not feeling great, then we came to a climb that I can only describe as something from the tour de France. I had my iPod playing and a tune by muse called resistance came on and I all of a sudden started blasting up this hill through a mountain pass, it was truly remarkable! Music is a big part of me and this song just changed my day!
We stopped for a quick bite to eat close to the summit of the climb and admired the mind bogglin view! The next section was from this point (rannoch moor) to Glencoe. 20 miles of the best cycling I have ever done, I smashed it up, the road, view and music all joined as one and I was loving it. We both said this was the highlight section, we just were flying. If any of you have been skiing in this region you will appreciate the beauty, i hope it doesn't sound like a scratched record, us going on about the scenery etc! But we have been blown away by it all. We are so glad we chose the routes we have, and not the main roads. Yes it's a tougher route, but so worth it. The last 25 miles pretty uneventful for me, my perfect section had just happened!
Finally, just a couple of things really, Martin looking gay on the beach at fort William and seeing Ben Nevis!
From starting tough, it's been my best day!!
Happy days. Nearly home time.