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 as I left Inverness – but it soon dried up and I spent the vast majority of the day in a T-shirt (with plenty of suncream on).<\/p>\n
I love cycling on the Black Isle, which, as we always like to point out at work, is neither black nor an island. It’s a classic tourist brochure phrase that makes us chuckle every time! The views on the peninsula are fantastic, from the forests to the open views across the Moray Firth. I got a great aerial view of Fort George today, looking down from the road between Janefield and Cromarty.<\/p>\n
There were plenty of other folk out and about on their bikes, too, which always makes me happy. I saw a family up at Learnie, a couple of guys with a trailer and panniers near Tore who I guess were on their way to John o’Groats and a number of cyclists on the Cromarty Firth side of the Black Isle.<\/p>\n
It’s a joy that the spring has finally sprung and people are making the most of it. We bought a new tent when I got back to Inverness so we’ll be heading to Skye next weekend. We’ve not decided if it’s up a Cuillin or a spin on the bike but, either way, I’ll report back here!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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