John Davidson Four-wheel frustration
I promised an update on our adventures in Skye recently, but unfortunately the adventures were not the kind I had hoped for. We had car trouble from our arrival in…
Black Isle
I’ve done a lovely 60-mile circular route around the Black Isle this morning. The weather looked a bit dodgy at first – despite promises of glorious sunshine, it was raining…
Black Bridge to Ardgay
Last weekend’s adventure was a ride through the Ross-shire glens from the Black Bridge on the Ullapool road to Ardgay, passing through Strath Vaich, Gleann Mor and Strathcarron. There are…
Bealach na Ba
I made the climb up the Bealach na Ba yesterday en route to Applecross. The picture above was taken by a kindly motorist who stopped to take my photo! It…
New bike
I’ve just treated myself to a new bike just in time for spring! It’ a Trek 3900 V-brakes (so I can swap wheels when I want to go off-road). This…
Three Bridges cycle
On Saturday I was out on the bike doing a 70-miler road ride taking in Dulsie Bridge, Carr Bridge and the Findhorn Bridge. It’s a route I’ve had planned for…
Inverness Half Marathon 2010
I was taking part in the Inverness Half Marathon yesterday on a warm and showery ‘spring’ day. More than 1300 runners finished the race and I completed it in 1hr…