The morning was misty as we left Perth crossing over the river Tey.
Immediately into climbs along the A93, following the Tey and encountering quite long stretches of smooth tarmac.By the time we stopped to refuel at 23 miles just over the bridge at Cally, the sun was out.
Climbing upto Glenshee, the temperature also climbed and reached 28 degrees. Jaw dropping scenery, good roads enabled us to reach the top and then cruise down to lunch at Braemar.
After lunch we passed over the river Dee and past Balmoral.
On tired legs we then turned onto the B976 for some brutal climbing upto the ski resort of Lecht. The scenery continued to be stunning but we were in survival mode and less able to appreciate it!
It was then a short 20 miles to Grantown on Spey, with 1 or 2 fairly large bumps to keep our legs pumping.
A truly spectacular morning and a truly gruelling afternoon .
Toughest day so far, despite lower mileage and ascent than some other days.
95 miles and 7874 feet climbing
Fiona
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