Day 7 Lockerbie to Stirling

93 miles in 7 hours. Talked of feeling lonely yesterday and response from you all has been magnificent. Fantastic ride from Lockerbie to Crawford up the A73 - scenery amazing uplifting and inspiring. Lunch shared with friendly forestry workers. It all fell apart when I read your comments to yesterday's blog - some more tears and deep breathing. It's not really fair to single individuals out but can I give particular thanks to Tim (I'll treasure your encouragement for a long time), Murray your texts and voicemails are always timely, Dave Wilko (was it you who got Burnley fans involved - Burnley MAD - now getting comments and donations from complete strangers), and Ian (you have mad me laugh outloud). Made the EDP today - they got the dates wrong but hope that's all. Anyway journey through Lanark was fine but things took a turn for the worse North of the A80. Airdrie makes Burnley look like Soutwold! I had to take my satnav off my bars and hide in my pocket - everyone seemed to be drinking either strong larger or vodka!! I'll never speak badly of Gt. Yartmouth again. Anyway I think that's all my urban riding done - next few days should be beautiful - let's enjoy it together. Cheers John.