Biking too fast to Oykel Bridge

[PathfinderPaul]

2017-06-14 Seana Braigh from track.gpx Open full screen  NB: Walkhighlands is not responsible for the accuracy of gpx files in users posts

WP_20170614_17_52_46_Pro by Paul Howard, on Flickr
We found this very isolated hotel to begin the drive down the track before using the bikes. We saw parties of fishermen, but no walkers.
A good part of the track was pretty reasonable and it was a pleasant ride in good weather
WP_20170614_11_23_23_Pro by Paul Howard, on Flickr

WP_20170614_15_58_24_Pro by Paul Howard, on Flickr

Soon time to ditch the bikes and stop for lunch
WP_20170614_11_53_54_Pro by Paul Howard, on Flickr
Nice and clear for the views
WP_20170614_13_46_07_Pro by Paul Howard, on Flickr
WP_20170614_14_41_46_Pro by Paul Howard, on Flickr
WP_20170614_14_41_55_Pro by Paul Howard, on Flickr
We had a fairly uneventful hike to the top & admired the views, then it was time to get back to the bikes and a second lunch.
WP_20170614_15_48_43_Pro by Paul Howard, on Flickr
Ponyexpress was following behind, but she soon overtook me
WP_20170614_11_28_26_Pro by Paul Howard, on Flickr
But that was when we had our problem
She went a bit too fast and didn’t see a big cobble in the middle of the track
Over the handlebars she went
Blood all over her face. I thought the worst
Fortunately it was only flesh wounds. The helmet was cracked, so it saved her
Even the bike was okay. So we made our way very slowly back to the car. She has since slowed down on the bike

[Ponyexpress]

It has certainly slowed me down

[Grisu]

I did the track last summer with my bike and remember it very well, escpecially the big puddles I didn't like because one often can't see what's in it. I am always afraid of getting a puncture but to fall over and get hurt is much more serious. Fortunately ponyexpress was lucky!

[PathfinderPaul]

She wasn’t in a puddle, she just was going to fast to see it , to be fair it was on a bend , tree lined .

[bydand1]

Thanks a lot for this report. The Pony Express must get through! Sounds distressing to happen and a long way from help that was fortunately not needed.
I'll wait for dry weather and prefer to go this northerly route. It seems a lot more fun.
Bydand1

[PathfinderPaul]

It’s a great route, just don’t go too fast on the bike