Day 8 - Moffatt to Kinross

The team left the B&B in fine but windy weather for the first full day in Scotland.

Day 8 quickly saw, for the third day running, the riders lose Ken (not a happy bunny). This time the cause was false route information at the start of the journey!

The real route saw the 'train' pass through some stunning countryside, although the first few miles were uphill, topping out at 1400 feet and into a strong wind.

The source of the river Tweed and a good stretch of this majestic river were passed during the morning, while the dragons cheered the team on.

A Spot of lunch in a traditional venue for Richard. 

 

Slowly signs for Edinburgh became prevalent and this cheered the team up no end.

Once in the city of Edinburgh the road layout and the surfaces were less than perfect and negotiating the route to the Forth Road Bridge proved a nightmare. However, we all passed over without any problems. 

 Forth Road Bridge

Forth Rail Bridge

The run into Kinross from North Queensferry saw the sun come out properly. The change in weather may have been what encouraged some taxi drivers in Inverkeithe to part with some Scottish £5 notes! Thanks guys!!! 

 

The end of the day saw everybody in good spirits but there were some complaints of aching thighs well,only from Sarah really (think she was just after another massage from Ken).

 

Once in Kinross the dragons relaxed in their B&B room, while the team tried to chase away the dark thoughts lurking in their minds, the 10 mile hill in the middle of  Day 10, Gulp!!!, 

The only thing for it was the traditional method of quietening one's mind!

They're leading those innocent dragons astray! 

Watch this space for more news of that after the event!!! i.e. the small climb!