The Un-named alias joins the peleton

After yesterday's brilliant experience, the Bigman received a text from an alias yet to be named inviting him to join him on a bike ride this morning. This could not be refused. It would have been impolite, more sun was forecast, it would have been madness. At 9.00 we met at the home of the unnamed alias who recently purchased a new Carerra road bike and agreed this was a day to visit the coffee shop with the finest views in Perth andKinross - Loch Leven's larder. We blasted up through Townhill so fast I can hardly remember the hill. The heat in the sun kissed our unshaven legs as we pounded into the easterlywind. A couple of Lejoggers were making their way over the Cleish. One was walking with his bike. The Bigman lifted the worried burden from his brow by letting him know he was only 25 years from the top. He returned a reluctant smile. He was carrying a sleeping mat on the rucksack on his back. Having recently done Lejog in 62 hours, Bigman knew his journey had some tales that best remain untold.

They flew past the Birdwatching cafe at Vane farm and up to Scotlandwell. What awesome scenery we have in Scotland.

In short order they arrived at Loch Leven's larder. Bigman flashed his loyalty card which was met with an appreciative smile. Bramble and Apple pie was on the menu. Yahoo! They made it a double. Mrs Bigman phoned from her work during the rest and he shared the views across the telephone. Something must have happened with the signal as he appeared to get cut off abruptly.

As they started back on the road, Bigman could smell the intrepidation oozing from the unnamed alias. The wind was their friend, however he had not yet made an acquaintance with the Cleish and The Bigman was once again aboard the Madone.

The unnamed alias is an experienced marathon man and knows the value of breathing. One key strategy he shared was to focus on breathing out. Apparently the other half of the respiratory pattern takes care of itself if you get the first half right! Just goes to show you are always learning!

A good climb was had by all and we breezed down the other side. It is great to cycle in Scoland.