After the challenging day yesterday, today could not be more different.

While there was a small amount of drizzle in the first hour, it slowly gradually, got brighter as the day went on, until we finished it in bright sunshine.

Today we travelled from Pitlochry to Carrbridge, which is just south of Inverness. Its amazing that we are 20 miles short of the most northerly major town in the UK, yet still have two full days of cycling to get to John O‘Groats.

So, today was magnificent. We cycled up the Glen Garry, keeping close to the river (and the A9), surrounded by stunning, majestic mountains. Fortunately we didn’t have to climb any of them, just admire them, and cycle along route 7, up the valley. As the weather got better and better, our spirits rose, and we all had an incredible great day. Everyone was in high spirits, and really enjoyed the cycling, especially the downhill.

Besides the wonderful scenery, red deer, weasels, and birds of prey, just added to the delightful day

Relatively short at 67 miles, but this meant we were able to get to the hostel at Carrbridge before five, and have plenty of time to clean down and repair bikes. Another superb curry and a bottle of beer finished off our day brilliantly.