I left Inverness around 10:25am and met up with Grant and Keith in Tore. They had cycled in from Kirkhill and Muir of Ord respectively. From there, it was off to Avoch to meet with Bob. Unfortunately Bob was still struggling with a chest complaint, but, being the champion that he is, decided to come along with the lads anyway.
From Avoch, the team headed through Fortrose and Rosemarkie before staying on the main road and towards Cromarty. Up to this point, we were benefiting from a tail wind which helped push us along, however that all changed when we left Cromarty and began the Westward return journey. The wind was a-howlin' in our faces all the way through Jemimaville, where Keith realised that he had a broken spoke. Undeterred, the team pressed on towards Balblair before splitting at Shoreton. Keith wanted to get back whilst his wheel was able to carry him and poor Bob was stilling feeling a bit poorly..
Myself and Grant headed along the B9163 through Alcaig and into Conon Bridge where we treated ourselves to a fly Ice Cream since it was such a stunning day! You can't beat a Magnum....
From Conon, it was onto the A862 and through Muir of Ord and Beauly before Grant peeled off left and up towards home (Kirkhill).
I continued along the A862 and back through Inchmore and Bunchrew - arriving home in Inverness around 3:50ish.
Total Distance: 67.7 Miles
Average Speed: 14.9 mph
John
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