This was the day that the guys had dreaded, not for the wonderful scenery but for the seriously major climbs over Glen Shee & Lecht...
We left the digs (Can I say that we couldn't fault the Bed & Breakfast so if your ever in Bankfoot you must try the Bankfoot Inn) at
830am on the understanding we would meet up the 38 or so miles at the bottom of Glen Shee for photos.
The guys conquered Glen Shee and met up for lunch just after Balmoral by the river..
Then it was onto Lecht which had the highest bar in Scotland, the guys took full advantage of the facilities, hot chocolate nothing stronger which were supplied FOC by the lovely Diana from The
Lecht Ski Resort, icing injured parts is now standard practice at every stop and people have been very kind to us to ablige us with plastic bags full of ice..A BIG THANK YOU!!
The last leg would prove to be the hardest not because of the terrain but the impending doom of the dark evening and ever present black clouds. We stopped for dinner and left for the last 40 miles at 730pm.
Arriving at our next B & B at Inverness at 1030pm....Latest night to date but we did arrive to find a gift sent from our loved ones in the form of Good Luck Balloons and Chocolates!!
More photos to upload tomorrow but as you see the time its well passed our bed time and were up for breakfast at 7am...
wow, what a crazy long day. It's now 3:45 am for you on Day 7 (10:45 pm Day 6 in Canada), so you'll soon be up & back on the bikes. We hope Day 7 is a lot easier. What a feeling to have covered so many miles & to be on the last day. All the best, have fun, & happy celebrating at the end. Looking forward to hearing how it goes & seeing all the photos!!!!Liz & Stu
ReplyDeleteAmazing effort everyone!! Last day, COME ON!!
ReplyDeleteCome on boys you can do it, is it going to be a race for the finish line? Love from Leisa, Jaz, Cody, Kajay and Huggie Bear
ReplyDeleteBrownie points to anyone who can spot the Lochness monster!!!! and get photographic evidence!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your last day!!!!
Did you not want to cycle back home??
All the best
Jo
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Well done guys, you make everyone very proud.
ReplyDeleteA big cheer from everyone in Barnsford Crescent.
Martine
Go for it dudes!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGlen Shee is an easy one...I did it on my snowboard no dramas!!!!!!!!!!!
Speak to you soon and good luck!!
Deon
Can't believe your amazing adventure is coming to an end, I have enjoyed watching your comments over the last week and feel as if I have been on the journey with you all. Well done all of you, hope the last leg of the journey is a happy and safe one. What will I do next week no updates - perhaps you could all cycle back !!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, Tina, Mark & Rose x
Just had the update from Holy Trinity school and the children have pipped you to the post with an impressive 1125.6 miles between them, well done children! They probably don't ache quite as much as you do either but I bet they haven't had quite such impressive views!!!
ReplyDeleteKeep going, not long now, lots of love form the Prince family xxxxxxx
keep going guys - what a fab adventure you have all had and love reading all the updates.
ReplyDeleteKaye family
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Really hope the last day is going well. What an amazing achievement to be on the last day of this incredible challenge. Keep going and good luck! You can do it!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to hear you've all made an amazing achievement. I hope the last bit is down hill. Good luck
ReplyDeleteFollowing each day with keen interest. You should be finished by now as it is nearly 10.30pm. Have been wondering all the time how you are getting on and we eagerly await good news. The money target is nearly there too. Well done all of you. What an achievement!! WE are proud of you all not only our special son!!
ReplyDeleteMuch love R&R