No Internet connection in Lochranza so no pictures tonight, :-(.
I mentioned in my previous blog on the ferry over that we were blessed with the weather. Well, the blessing did not last long and sure enough, 5 miles from the hotel the heavens opened and we got drenched as we climbed a 1000 feet climb. The descent was extremely fast and dangerous due to the poring rain. I nearly wiped out at a turn at a bridge when my brakes did not bite as early as I hoped they would and I was forced to lean into the corner far more than I wanted to. I am going to send some more money to the company that makes my tyres, Continental. The tyres we are all using are Gator Skins and so far we have over 2000 miles and no punctures!
Tomorrow is another rest day with a mere 91 mile ride.
The Scottish midges are out in force tonight and biting like hell. What a shame Rob and Si left their room window open!!!
You must have jinxed the weather, when I saw your earlier post everything seemed good. I'm going to have to pick up some of those gator skins, my stock tires aren't worth their weight in mud.
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