With KH finally working out the difference between the wipers and the car's indicators we bravely ventured into town through Elgin's incredibly confusing one way traffic system to the the towns incredibly confusing laundromat or maybe it was just 2 blokes with poor understanding of all things mechanical!
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With our washing finally under control it was time to place my bike back in the workshop to replace my shredded tyre (courtesy of the JOG taxi) and address my slipping gears that require me to go uphill in a high gear and according to Henley the only reason he's behind on the climbs!
A quick turnaround to make our hotel room look like a Chinese laundry and it was back into town with Henley nearly ending up in hospital face planting into the ground when he tripped on a gutter avoiding a child on a bicycle - thankfully though my knee saved him resulting In only temporary concussion
More bad news quickly followed when we ventured into a chemist to check the outcome of 4 weeks hard work - in short KH came in with a weight (marginally below lard ass category) that showed him incredibly putting on 1-2kgs (the machines bmi index not mine)
Now those that know Kev would find this perplexing as the guy is a fruit and bran aholic and avoids fried food like the plague !
My reading was predictable - a tall lard ass although it was pleasing to see 10kgs lighter than upon arrival!
With little going it was a trip to picturesque Lossiemouth with brave or foolish Scots
swimming on the beach on this beautiful day of 20c !
KH showed his amazing new discipline by rejecting an ice cream so we headed back to the hotel to organize our drive to Edinburgh tommorrow !
To complete an average day KH attempted (as he always does) to steal a few chips over dinner only to suffer a loud coughing fit failing to realise I had smothered mine with pepper - there was little sympathy!
Europe is imminent as the 2nd stage our cycling odyssey takes shape
Mike, in 2004 I had a paddle at Lossiemouth - the water was surprisingly warm. Would have had a swim if I had thought the locals could have put up with me skinny dipping.
ReplyDeleteFantastic golf course - Moray (and a good one at Elgin) - did you pack the sticks??.
Some trivia. I read the other day that it was from RAF Lossiemouth that the Dam Busters flew out of.
Looking forward to your next reports. Keep up the great work.
Slainte
McColl of Appin
Hi guys. Been following your fantastic trip which makes great reading. Just to keep KH up to date the Bombers quashed all hopes of the doggies making the finals. And to finish off I along with Winton and Jenny got to shake Cadel's hand when we stopped along St Kilda Rd during our Friday ride. Hope the rest of the ride is just as good. Cheers, Lethal.
ReplyDeleteWell I missed out on shaking Cadel's hand but I won't miss out on shaking Kev and Mike's hands when they return. If it makes you a little bit happier Kev, Cadel admitted that he also hurts when riding up hills, but probably not as much as you do.
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ReplyDeleteWell done!!! First leg well and truly completed, and you're here to tell the tale. Wait until I finish with you in Spain... Looking forward to hearing all about your exploits in Europe. 3 weeks till we see you - can't wait!! In fact we better start training.... Thank goodness for muscle memory hey! Take care. Have fun. See you soooooooooooooon. Viv and Linton