Coast to Coast #YCC5

Today was supposed to be Double Arran - but a fellow cycling buddy texted me to tell me the 7am ferry was cancelled. So I was already in a bad mood.

Woke up this morning at 7am. Absolutely pouring down. Weekend off and looked like I was in bother again. I had toyed with idea of a coast to coast as there was quite a westerly wind. 

So I got ready. Jumped in car went and parked up in Ayr. Was still torrential. 

Sat in car for 15 mins and then there was a brief lull in the rain and thought fuckit I am going to try this. 

Headed out of Ayr via Troon over Dundonald Hill and over into Kilmarnock. 

I've done the C2C a few times and had an idea of what way to go, but decided just to keep on the A71. 

The tail wind was proving quite handy as in no time I was in Stonehouse. Quick break then on the bike again, and the rain kept coming. 

Got to Edinburgh at 1pm, having left Ayr just after 8am. 

Went down to Leith Docks and 84.5m was on the clock. Went out to Mussellburgh then worked my way back to Edinburgh city centre, getting lost couple times. 

Looped Hollyrood Park to get it over the ton. 

Back to Waverley, and there 7 mins later was a direct train back to Ayr. No changing - Cost £18.10 👍🚴🏿

Job done. #YCC5