So, Oban is the final night in a Youth Hostel and I can't say I'm sorry..a coach load of 18 year old students from Bavaria a loud mouth Geordie and its B&B from now on for me!
Went for a beer in town at a bar called Coasters, lots of Yachties and G&Ts but ended up watching Scottish cup football, Rangers v Partick Thistle on the big screen. If you like your football you soon get involved and after the first 15mins I was acting like a die hard Partick fan willing them to put one past the Rangers and to wipe the grin of that Ally McCoist.
During the game I met a young couple from Glasgow, Mark and Jule a fashion designer. They were staying at the YH and were also caught up in the game which Rangers won after extra time. Very Scottish , very friendly, just nice people.
And so to bed and an early rise at 6am, quick cereal and banana and then on the road towards the Highlands.
Woke up with a bad head this can't think why, still a couple of Neurophen washed down with the Lucuzade Irn Bru mix soon sorted that out.
By 10am I had a clear head and 20 miles behind me. Found a wonderful café called Stalker Castle view. It looked out over the castle with the Loch in the background. Scrambled egg and Salmon, fruit loaf and a banana washed down by a pot of tea.
If its possible to fall asleep on the saddle then I was almost there today. Must get an early night and not get talking to the locals...
I really don't know what day of the week it is? Can't remember when that last happened, probably when the might Gillingham hammered Wigan at Wembley in the 2000 Championship league play offs.
Took my time cycling today as I didn't want to make any silly mistakes on the winding Fort William road with those heavy lorries whizzing past.
Arrived at Fort William around 1:30pm, can't check in till 4pm so down the town for a quick once over. Looks OK, outdoor shops, gift shops and the pubs and cafes.
Went in the West Highland museum and Tourist Information...going to do the Harry Potter Jacobite steam train to Mallaig tomorrow morning on my rest day. By the time I get back I will hopefully be joined by Shazza, Boycie and Sheila for the final push to John O Groats.
Statistics;
Days Mileage ; 44
Total Mileage; 826
Time; 4h 30m
Ave speed; 11.1mph
Max speed; 30mph
Ave heart rate ; 105
Max heart rate ; 135
Calories ; 1,866
Weather ; Warm and overcast
Alcoholrometer; Dark Island x 4 plus large glass of red..
6 comments:
you cant keep blaming the locals for your bad head!still I will be there tomorrow to keep an eye on you!
Hope you will send a picture of the pink dice from the Spean Bridge memorial, take pride what you have achieved so far and crack on to the end.
Where are the Pink Dice?
I guess it's their rest day and you've got them somewhere safe and warm.
p.s. I heard a revvvving and whirrring yesterday - maybe Boyce is firing up old faithful - just in case!
Well done matey - keep it up!
loving the blog - keep up the good work. hope you've got the pink buckets ready!
Ur main man is on HER way for the final leg. Make sure to have a birthday drink for ur ole mate Martino tommoz! He's still with you pint for pint!
Good work Al keep it going, the finish line is almost in sight. You dont want to miss the boat!!!!!.
Have been told by the skipper that the fish are biting.
Sains
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