Little and Large ride out!

With school holidays still in full flow, the Dark Knights posse was reduced to two ..................... and not the gruesome twosome!

The Ironman and Bigman defied teh weather forecast and set out into the dark and ominous skies to climb the iconic Col du Cleish. It was a stiff wind from the east however with full winter gear and a good climbing pace, it did not field cold.

The pair descended down the North Face fast have soaked in the atmosphere created by dramatic clouds being shaded many colours by the streetlighting towards Kinross.

As a variant to the normal wednesday route, the pair headed along to teh village of Cleish and then on up to join the Mont VeKnockihill Road. It is strage how a road looks and feels different in the dark. New markings take on more significance as you estimate how far you still have to climb as the road blends into the black canvass ahead. You almost have to re-learn signs that provide clues as to how far. This prevents you burning out to fast on a hill that extends further than your legs expected!

Over the 25 miles, we encountered less than 10 cars. It was a really great night. The guys discussed how there had now passed 32 weeks since the training started back in April, with just over 20 weeks to go until the race commences.

On the return to Dunfie, Bigman visited Chez Ironman to review the cycling shirt designs for teh Cape Epic Kit. It is superb. A blend of Scotland and South Africa and proudly displaying our charity's logo Aberlour Childcare Trust.

It seems ever closer.