Again, it was a fresh but frosty morn but the views were great, with Ben Nevis lurking around the corner. Luckily though,
I didn't have to cycle up it!
Two much-needed lattes in Fort William warmed me up before rejoining the team as we pressed on to hunt down Nessie.
There was more chance of finding her in the Loch than me getting through the day without a moan ;)
The emphasis today was on getting to Inverness as quick as poss to capitalise on the B&B accommodation (Ridgy is gutted they haven't got bunk beds and a fleas nest in this one !!)
Trying to ram in 20-25 miles in the saddle without respite took its toll on me - it's fair to say I'm getting frustrated with this cycling lark now ! However - we are now only 2 (2 !!!) days away from the end.
Stopping off at Urquhart Castle on the Loch allowed some downtime before being reacquainted with the A82 !
One other massive pickmeup was the free ice cream we were given at a rare-scheduled stop ;) jackpot! Although we're not allowed to mention the establishment because his boss was unaware of the generosity being dished out.
Also stopped at a garage who donated a crate of water too - great stuff.
Oh - and another puncture. Guess who? Correct - Lance, taking his grand total to 4 in 12 days #slightlyunlucky
But we've arrived at Inverness - Civilisation at last ;) (well almost!)
A bit of jiggerypokery has meant we're now staying in Helmsdale tomorrow and not scheduled Crask Inn.
Majority of team in bed by 9.30 tonight - everyone now counting down the hours till we see that magical final signpost.
My master plan for tomorrow:-
I still can't quite believe we've cycled this far - still a couple of toughies left but I can almost allow myself to smile, knowing we're gonna nail this challenge.
We're also busy planning our Iced Water bucket challenge for J.O.G and how we're going to cross the finish line (I'm thinking red arrow formation!)
Lets hope Day 13 isn't unlucky........
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