The Legendary Route! Day 1

Published: 10 June 2013

Well, we made the 105 miles in remarkably good time. Leaving at 7.30 in a cold, windy john O'Groats we battled a head wind and steep hills for 40 miles but then turned inland and headed south in stunning countryside and quiet lanes.

By the way, top holiday tip. Avoid John O'Groats; it’s a god awful place to put it nicely!

Stats show we made 4,925 ft of ascent, ave speed 14.43mph and cycling time (excl breaks) 7 hours 15 mins. Apparently tomorrow is harder, heading past Loch Ness to Fort William.  Ache a bit but not too bad (yet).

Also, highlight of the day was our first fall; James after only 8 miles! He enjoyed it so much he did it again 30 miles later. No damage done though.

Thanks all

G&J

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