Carnwath is a sad
place, but my B&B, the Carnwath Vineyard was a real oasis. Beth and
George have refurbished the building to the highest standard, offer a
warm welcome and a fantastic breakfast of smoked haddock and poached
eggs. I set off at 8.30 heading towards Edinburgh through thick pine
forests. The weather was cool and overcast so donned a long sleeved
shirt. Unfortunately just before Edinburgh I managed to keel over when
making a tight right turn in the wrong gear and my right foot stuck in
it's toeclip. A bloody knee and cut finger were quickly bandaged up with
the on-board First Aid kit and I was soon on my way. The Forth Bridge
heading North out of Edinburgh offered great views with noisy motorway
traffic just yards away. I was now on NCN route 1 which I followed up to
Kinross. Soon after the heavens opened and I took cover, waiting for
the thunderstorm to pass. After Perth NCN Route 77, a superb dedicated
cycle path at first, then quiet country roads all the way to my
overnight stop, Dunkeld. The last 10 miles were pretty tough however
with many hIlls...or was it just my tired legs? My bike is safely stored
away in a garage next to the hotel owner's Porsche....a quick shower
then off to Darjeeling Indian restaurant for some well earned
sustinance.....
By the way, quite saddle sore now so liberal amounts of Udderly Smooth chamois cream applied!
Stats:
Distance: 130.1 km (81.3miles)
Average speed: 17.2 km/h (10.8 mph)
Max. speed: 56.6 km/h (35.3mph) (NCN Route 775 near Bridge of Earn)
kCal: 2979
Cum. total: 1198 km (749 miles)
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