Destination: Loch Lomond – Oban
Daily miles: 76.6
Total miles: 762.6
Average speed: 11.5
Weather: Started off quite promising…then heavy showers again.
Met some other cyclists over breakfast, who were JOGLE-ing (ie opposite way to us) and seemed very impressed there were only 2 in our pentalon (and unaided) and even asked advice about our route. We were also asked advice by another young cyclist who needed some help – we obviously look like experts now!!
We had a nice run alongside Loch Lomond to Tarbet, and it was good to get some quick miles in. We then chose the road to Inveraray, which looked quieter through Glen Croe. Were very excited to see a sign saying only 49 miles to Oban, so had a little stop for some chocolate, to boost us up the next long climb out of Inveraray. Then the rain started…had to have a quick coffee and cake (still no cream tea) to help us through the last couple of wet hours to Oban..for a well earned rest. So, to celebrate, had a big portion of fish and chips on the sea front, looking out over the bay.
By the sounds of it you missed Loch Fyne Whiskies in Inveraray. You could have picked up some great finish line whiskies on the way through.
Yes, the Oban whiskeys are well worth a shot, or two. Keep eating all that bad foot. If Usain Bolt can break records on chicken nuggets, you two can cycle to Scotland on fish and chips, pizza and ice cream…