After three tough days, a hundred and sixty two miles and eight thousand seven hundred feet of climbing, I felt I'd deserved a rest day. Following a technical breakdown on my Wahoo cycle computer, fortunately after I'd completed yesterday's ride, I was left without any means of navigation for the rest of the trip and so I drove to Halfords in Inverness where I picked up a new Garmin. I then drove to Drumnadrochit part way down Loch Ness for a spot of touristy shopping, picking up some cheesy gifts for the folks back home, returning to Dingwall via Beauly. A nice scenic drive, without too much effort. Back at the bed and breakfast, after a spot of lunch I did some minor maintenance on the bike, with an audience of inquisitive chickens looking on.
I also spotted a couple of birds of prey circling high overhead, possibly red kites which are to be found in the area. Made a nice change from the ever present sea gulls! I then set up the Garmin, and loaded on the route details in preparation for the weekend. A bit of stretching, massage and yoga in the afternoon and I was ready for tea, then a nice relaxing evening doing nothing.
Although it may seem a bit of a missed opportunity having a day of no cycling, it will set me up nicely for my last two trips.
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