10 more minutes until D Day

And now the final hour is fast approaching. It is 23:50 and Departure Day fast approaching.

It is all but done except for 800 km over 8 days ascending 49000ft. We might do a wee extra loop of the Witches Hat on Day 3 to pass through the 50,000 ft barrier for a laff!

The Posse Ecosse are representing Scotland in South Africa and all Bigman's equipment shouts about it. Scottish saltire on the Bike box, Scottish adress labels about 24 inches wide making sure the destination is obvious to all baggage handlers.

It is well known across international circuits that a common language exists amongst baggage handlers.

"Fragille" means this is really difficult to break but plaese try anyway.
The Ironman is a walking bike shop come chemists with all sorts of lotions, potions and spanners. We only hope he does not get the wet lube mixed up with the Sudacream at 05:00 hours when the headtorch is failing in the darkness!

Bigman has had a tough shift in a number of things whilst cramming in the training and so when he boarded the 17:45 to Dunfermline tonight, there was only one thing on his mind ........... the start line.

The Fit One has arranged a Posse Ecosse outing on Saturday in celebration of the Cape Duo qualifying for the finals in South Africa. He has made no secret of his intention to win the Bus Museum Sprint with a weakened peleton. The Duracell has other ideas!!!

It has been fantastic to receive so many calls and texts with support and each and everyone looking forward to daily reports on the blog.

With 05:00 starts and up to 10 hours per day in teh saddle you are gauranteed to receive a full unabridged outpouring of emotions. For the feint hearted, please do not read!

And so the Cape Duo say Abientot, til next we blog again