The Tour Ride

Another cycle event. Another 50 miles this time from Drumlanrig as part of the Tour of Britain event. The full tour stage starts in Peebles and finishes in Drumlanig. The 100 miles course followed the tour course whilst the 50 miler did a loop from Drumlanrig and the latter part following the stage route. The distance is tough and took 4 hrs 30 mins to get round with a break at about mile 35. I'm pretty sure I must be last this time as I passed no-one and seemed to get passed by everyone at great speed. The weather and scenery were again great.

Othello

Went to the National Theatre to watch Adrian Lester and Rory Kinnear play Othello. It was very good and the theatre a great venue. Long mind you at 3 hrs 15 mins.

Tour of Tweeddale

Out for a 50 mile cyclo sportif from Peebles around the hills and valleys to the south of the town. Lovely weather and beautiful scenario. Much more relaxed than expected with a coffee and cake stop after 20 miles and another soup and roll stop after another 15. Tiring work. My big heavy bike probably doesn't help but I'm amazed how fast everyone else is!