Better late than never - here is quick update on my weekend. While not getting anywhere near John's epic trek to the foothills of the Cairngorm mountains I did manage to get out on both days. Still recovering from the dreaded cough I thought two 40 mile trips would be more achievable than one big ride.
Saturday saw me setting off from Kirkhill and up to the Muir before heading off to Loch Achility via Aultgowrie Bridge, Marybank and Contin. I continued past the loch and on to the dam and went a few miles up Strathconon before stopping for a wee snack. Then back home through Scatwell, Marybank and Beauly. 42 miles at a steady if unspectacular pace.
Sunday was the old faithful Strathglass circuit, only this time in reverse. Kiltarlity first, then over the hill to Eskadalemuir and Struy. I can report that the hill out of Kiltarlity is much steeper than the climb up from the Glass coming the other way. Stayed on the back road all the way up the power station at Fasnakyle and then stopped for a sandwich and a cuppa at the shop in Cannich. Felt about 100 years old for the first half hour after lunch, for some reason my knees were really sore. Eventually got going properly again and arrived home having done another steady 42 miles.
Rounded off Sunday with a two hour walk with Mary and the dogs up at Abriachan - actually felt better when we got back than before we set off!
So felt quite pleased to have done some miles after nearly two weeks away from the bike but really worried at how much being ill had taken out of me.
Determined to get on a fast track back to health cycling to work is now a must. Went home via Aigas last night and actually felt a bit of extra zip in the legs over the hour I was on the road. 20+ miles over the whole day isn't much but every little helps. Will try and get away a bit earlier tonight and do a bit more.
So as long as Bob doesn't bring another killer virus back from the States I'm hoping for the best.
Grant
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