Day 1. Done.

Good morning.

Day one was a great success, transport north was fantastic, bike building went smoothly, and then all we needed was the mandatory John O'Groats signpost photo. Now, as this is a "privately owned signpost" you are welcome to pay the grumpiest man on the planet a significant amount of cash to take said photo for you. If you are us, you can jump the chain, collar an unsuspecting member of public, get the shot and run away.

It was a grinding, breezy start to the day, with Pete well fuelled on kebab meat paninis. The miles began to tick off as the bleak, treeless countryside became rolling hills. Stunning views were had along the east coast beaches and through the highland hills. Great ascents and satisfyingly rapid descents.

Jo got the hostel with a sore head and heat bonk, some rehdration and salty water later and we're ready to go for day 2.
Over.