letsdoit

11am Monday 13 June 2011

We’ve just crossed the border and Al’s Scottish genes have auto-activated. He’s turned into Robert the Bruce and there’s nothing to do but grin and bear it for next 6 days until we return to England and he becomes intelligible again.

We’re making the most of the comfortable leather seats in the Audi estate on a 500 miles drive to our starting point.  The car is crammed full. Ruby, our canine observer (she’s a miniature schnauzer) is sitting on Mark’s lap at the front keeping an eye on Al’s driving. Sandra and I are at the back in front of a boot full of padded lycra, helmets, sponsors’ T Shirts, assorted creams, energy drinks and Jelly Babies.  The 3 bikes are on a rack behind. Weather is damp and cold but should brighten up over next few days.  Mark seems to have overcome his back spasms which caused a bit of nervousness yesterday and we’re ready to go.