Tandem spirit

This time I must admit the tandem has been slightly neglected...I got my own solo bike so have been developing my skills being in control of the bike over the summer, which I must say is quite a different experience from being on the back of the tandem and I certainly don't go so fast when I'm in charge!!
But some good news is that the tandem has some more upgrades (following the slightly disastrous trip to Aviemore where we bent the front wheel in two) and we've been back out enjoying the Scottish temperament!!
Yesterday we had a fun trip with Tom, Graeme and Richard up near Callendar, where our short ride turned into a bit of an epic taking over 3 hours and there was quite a bit of moaning regarding the weather and the route choice, which seemed to just get steeper and steeper and longer!! The poor tandem's granny ring gave up as well, which didn't make things much better, I have to say I do hate taking the bike for a walk!!! The one saving grace was that the route wasn't too technical (scary) and the rain only started when we got to the top of the hill!!
I was absolutely drenched, but it was a fun day out and hopefully there will be some more tandem adventures to report soon.