Duracell on extra charge

Spring is in the air with every sight and every sound ...................

What a cracking day. Brilliant sunshine, no wind, no chill factor.

It was time to taper down and what better way than to invite the Duracell to set the pace for the day. With the Dawes snow plough attachment having been removed after the fierce winter, The Duracell was in fine form rising out of the saddle to crest Mont Veknockhil en route to Yetts of Mucchart before hanging a right and speeding along to Loch Leven's Larder coffee shop. In fact, he had to be reminded to slow down several times as he roared along the road like some caged lion set free.

With diet and weight targets in mind, there was a skinny latte buried within the apple pie and ice cream orders that would provide a token gesture of respect twards the challenge in front of the Caped Crusaders.

It was good to enjoy the company of The Duracell as the posse discussed this years May adventure across Britain.

Just over 60k completed as part of the taper down and it felt good to be out on the bike with no pressure around time or pace, just turning the legs on a beautiful day with great friends.

The clock on the counter is now showing less than two weeks until the BIG day in South Africa. A cocktail of nerves and excitement............ all at the same time is brewing.