Day 2

I was off by 6:30am to the sound of a cuckoo. My phone battery was almost out of charge as water had got in to the USB port and I couldn't risk trying to charge it. Within half a mile I got to a kissing gate which meant I had to unload the pannier bags that I'd only just put on! For once I was pleased to see some mobile masts and to be able to send a messages to my wife. That exhausted the battery but fortunately the USB port had sorted itself out. . 

I then had a good downhill section with a max speed of 40mph. The rest of the day's ride was fairly uneventful. There was a gnarly tree I passed.

I was relieved to get some water from a kind woman in her garden as I had forgotten to top up my water bottles and was running low. I then had enough for some pot noodles and stopped for a rest.

The Tay bridges are nothing like as iconic as the Forth railway bridge.

After checking in to the backpackers hostel, I headed up a steep hill to meet people at the Samaritans branch.

Wheb I got back to the hostel I met someone who offered me haggis, tatties and neeps. An offer I couldn't refuse! It was only a fairly small portion so later on I went out for a curry. If you think the ride revolves around food and drink you are probably not far wrong!