As part of our training Graeme, Nick Waterman, Bruce and myself travelled to the Isle of Arran on Friday 29th April 11 for a weekend of training. Some of us had been on some short training rides but this was the first time we would do a full day of cycling.
It was a good test of fitness with 8 weeks before our departure for Land’s End as we were fully laden with our equipment to take on the challenge of the undulating terrain which included a steep 667ft climb. It was the first time the majority of the group had ridden together and we all enjoyed the experience.
The weather was scortching and we covered 58 miles anti-clockwise around the island after getting off the ferry at Brodick. Not long after setting off we were faced with the massive hill which was a 667 ft climb! We all enjoyed the coastal road but struggled to get to our destination at Whiting Bay after climbing up the relentless and undulating terrain. Nick picked up a puncture and decided to walk the last 5 miles to the B&B as he had no spare inner tubes. From there it was dinner and a few pints struggling to stay awake before a mad dash to the ferry the next morning!
Check out our training video of Arran here:
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