Just like to add my gratitude to Gareth for instigating the SOHC Scotland meet. It didn’t get off to a good start as Ian will testify, leaving Orkney in the rain with increasing winds just to add to the theme.
I must say driving off the ferry at Gills and heading through Caithness in the horizontal rain and must have been near gale force wind made the trip a bit “interestingâ€. It was definately the worst weather I have ridden in! I managed 17 miles before I pulled into Tesco’s in Wick for a full breakfast. Set off again feeling better with a full stomach and the weather slowly improving, the trip got better and better. I was glad I was on a 1100 and not on a C90 that’s for sure. Met with Ian the next morning in Carrbridge and we set off for Crieff. Had an u eventful journey down the A9, eventually tuning off and heading into some beautiful scenery. Really great to meet you guys for the first time although I feel as if I already knew you. Of course we had bright sunshine in Crieff, what a contrast to the weather Ian and I set off in the day previous. Had an enjoyable return journey to Carrbridge and then to Orkney the following day. Must do it again! I covered 906 miles on the Pan within the week which included a partial NC500 earlier on in the week with a friend. Thanks all for the good company!
