It's the morning of day three. There's another day of cold weather, strong wind and snow ahead so yeah, excellent.
Yesterday was big. It was an 85 miler but with the amount of messing around in Aberdeen and Dundee city centres it was probably a bit nearer 90. I was good though. Think I'm going to need to rethink my timings, as I didn't reach my hostel til 6 but all in all a very good day. The very kind owners at Broomlea B&B in Dyce gave me my cheque back to support me, which was brilliant and I got on the road at 9.30. About an hour later I found Castle St where Katherine Grainger's post box is...
Then about an hour after that I'd reached Westhill for Tim Baillie's...
Then the big effort started. 70 miles to Dundee. After battling a few snow flurries en route, it became serious about 7miles out. Snow was sticking to the roads and was still falling thick and fast. Needless to say, I spent a lot of time worrying and hoping for the best.
Here's a question. Why, when a cyclist is riding safely, visibly and legally do other vehicles, particularly HGVs think it's a good idea to honk their horns as they overtake? What exactly do they think that's going to achieve?
Today's ride looks interesting. Back onto the A90 to Perth, then out to Dunblane to collect Andy Murray's first postbox. There's hills all around, but I think my route basically skirts them, I hope so anyway. After Dunblane it's back round to Dunfermline to finish the day. Setting myself up for Edinburgh tomorrow.
Physically I'm still feeling strong, mentally I'm doing well, but this weather is really starting to frustrate. It's the second half of March, give me a break! That said, I think today is the last day of big snow, tomorrow should just be sleet and rain, so that's just lovely.
Anyways people, I'll see you on the other side. Good or bad, I'll be there. Clear eyes, full hearts. Can't lose.
@Pedal_Medal www.justgiving.com/samlevey
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