Day 11 – Helensburgh to Glencoe

A game of two halves, we sped along the edge of Loch Lomond averaging 16 mph in sunshine and light airs, leaving us plenty of time for a coffee stop and ‘tiffin’ in Crainlaroch, very important to fuel the machine!  We entered the Highlands proper with some fantastic views on the climb up out of Tyndrum and up onto Rannoch Moor. Quote of the day from SOO ‘It’s all downhill from here into Glencoe’ followed by a 5 mile climb into 25mph head winds and driving rain and a further 8 mile descent into Glencoe with continued strong winds and freezing cold rain.  At one point it felt like I was peddling just to stand still.  Apparently the views into Glencoe are stunning but it was hard to see much through the spray from the riders in front! Stats: 68 miles, Ave Spd 14.2mph, Total Ascent 1100m.