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After many climbs and many descents through some of the most breathtaking scenery in Scotland, Chris and I completed our CALM 2023 ride in glorious sunshine and just in time for Lord of the Rings at the cinema - much to Chris's delight!

As we rode from the Applecross peninsula with its swooping twists and turns, the Bealach Na Bà mountain road was just one of the many highlights for me and was without a doubt the longest continuous hill I've ever cycled up. We definitely didn't set any records on that hill but we did embrace the spirit of the ride. It was about enjoying every moment, raising a bit of cash for a heck of a good cause and remembering a dear friend who we all loved so much.

Thank you so much to everyone who generously dropped a few quid in the jar, it means so much and really makes a big difference in supporting and saving lives.

Since the covid pandemic calls to CALM have increased by 94% with them taking 25,000+ calls every month, with this in mind, every donation, no matter what size, helps to keep the phone lines open for those who are suffering.

If anyone else would still like to show support and donate to CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) then please click our Just Giving link in the bio and follow the steps.

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Beautiful winter conditions in April just before the thaw this past week.

This was the longest and hardest day touring I’ve done. I never remember to Strava stuff so haven’t a clue how many miles or feet I covered but Suffice to say I squeezed the very last juice out of my thighs that literally had nothing left to give on the final ascent.

Descending back down in to the resort and onto fresh groomers never felt better and my car, one of only three left in the car park, was a welcome sight as the sun quickly dipped away below the western horizon.

I had had Ben Macdui on my list of tours for some time but never had time or the right weather. This day I detoured and made 5 descents in total, making my own path.

Going on these tours alone is gratifying, I get to really be with the moment, skinning slowly through the open landscape.

Before each descent I’m able to pause and enjoy the view in complete silence. I like that moment of composure. It’s a grounding feeling and something that is rarer, sometimes even nonexistent, when in a group. For as long as I want I can tune in before choosing my line and making turns that appear to sink into the senses with greater potency than if I were distracted before dropping. It feel like a slowing down of time. Perhaps that’s cliched but it is the case, time can move both fast and slow depending on state of the mind.

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