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Day 2 - Melvich to Bonar Bridge (via Thurso for Rachel and Sheila!)

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Distance: 70 miles (Dad), 37.7 miles (Rachel) Elevation: 3478ft (Dad) Average speed: 11.7mph https://www.strava.com/activities/2431266312 Disclaimer - this is Dad's Strava record for the day, for reasons that will become obvious... Ride report:  Well, that didn't go to plan! Today started out well - the sun had come out and the views were spectacular. Couldn't be more different from yesterday. We celebrated by getting the team colours out on show, nice not to be wrapped up in waterproofs! The cycling team in team kit Full team selfie! We left Melvich at around 8.30, and started the day with a climb uphill. After a couple of off-and-ons for cattle grids, we had a nice downhill section before once again turning uphill. This is where it all went a little wrong... The first time my chain fell off, I thought it was annoying. The second time, I was a bit concerned. After it came off for the third time, I was about ready to pitch the stupid bike off a cl