My start date approaches, my bike has been dispatched to Wick in the Highlands and duly arrived yesterday. Thanks to Willan Transport. Brian Yellop at The Wick Cycle shop has unpacked the Bike and checked it over fine tuning everything although it is probably me that needs the fine tuning. I fly to Inverness on Tuesday and personal taxi courtesy of my brother to Wick to start the journey on Wednesday (8th).

Bike on its way from Mount   Street to Wick.

Last ride out on bike before despatch.

Further training on the yellow peril!