Hey Bigman ....................... get on your bike!

This week for Bigman has had more less fantastic days than it has had fantastic days. It is good to have a PMA (Positive Mental Attitude)and look for the good purpose that may come from events outwith your control. It does not remove that sagging feeling the instant you are faced with a less than positive surprise.

Amongst the events of the week, Bigman missed the outing with the posse on Wednesday evening. He did have some spare time on Thrsday evening however made the fatal mistake of sitting down on arriving home. Feeling 'cream crackered' the thought of going out on the bike was not one that filled him to overflowing with enthusiasm.

However he did need to put out some freshly flat but not packed wardrobes to be picked up by 'engineers' from the Council Cleansing Department. It was a fine night and took about 30 minutes and felt really good to be purposeful. It has been written that what you think, drives what you feel, and in turn drives how you act.

With that thought, on returning home tonight, he seized the opportunity to do a 20 mile dash up Col du Cleish. He felt great. He felt so good he did not even notice as he crested the climb and was half way down the North Face before realizing he had to be home soon for a prior engagement. Unphased he sped down to the foot of the cliff face, turned around and turned the pedals to ascend the north face. It is amazing how cycling can be cathartic as an exercise, clearing the head, and allowing rest emotionally even if the exercise is draining physically.

On the return journey past the entry to Yellowstone Country Park, alongside Fitone Loch, a couple of busts have been erected as monuments to the Gruesome Twosome for their contribution to tandem cycling. They should be extremely proud to be recognised for their contribution. A photo of the busts will appear soon on these pages.

Bigman felt on fire. As he passed through the 30 mile an hour sign in Townhill, the speeding sign registered a deep red 36 miles per hour. It would have been impressive, if only he was not passed seconds later by a speeding motorist.

Tomorrow, the forecast is for a fine and dry day and the posse is heading to Perth, ...........Scotland. It is appreciated the distances are gaining weekly however Perth Australia is a big ask, even for a fit Ironman, to complete as a Saturay morning outing.