An account of preparation for and undertaking of a cycle tour of Britain Feb.-June 2013. The 'Just Giving' page has now closed, very many thanks to those who donated I think about £400 was given. It had not been my prime motive but both the Hospice and I are very grateful for the money raised. Please keep reading the blog and commenting, I may try to turn it into a book if anyone might be interested.
Monday, 13 May 2013
Day 61.
Johnshaven.
Arbroath has become my favourite place visit so far, not only is the town very pleasant the people are too, most of the folk I met were cheerful and friendly.
This morning I went to take a picture of Arbroath's football ground and discovered the gates were open so I wandered in and asked a chap if I could go in the ground and I ended up being given a guided tour of the whole place by a splendid fellow who turned out to be the chairman. I have never been behind the scenes at a football ground before and I was very impressed and had to work hard at remembering I am middle aged bloke not an excited 10 year old. I was thrilled and especially touched by the kindness and generosity shown to a stranger. I shall redouble my support for Arbroath f.c. and will endeavour to get to see them play (perhaps a friendly against the Wednesday).
My ride to Johnshaven was aided by a stiff following wind and rewarded with some superb coastal views. I have met up again with my friend from Peebles who is working up this way and has long extolled the virtues of Johnshaven, he is right, this is a wonderful part of the world.
Good night.
Trophy cabinet in Arbroath's board room and Lunan bay.
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Wow - that's fantastic about the tour of Arbroath! Imagine if every club was as friendly!
ReplyDeleteAdrian
Don't forget a smoakie! Arbroath does sound a good place.
ReplyDeleteI am glad the weather looks hopeful up there, as I am going on a CTC tour from Inverness starting on Sunday, up the west coast to Ullapool, then Achmelvich Beach YH, Durness, Cape Wrath, Altnaharra, Tain, Inverness. I'll raise a glass of Guinness to you next week! Very Quakerly eh?
Best wishes - Simon