Day 3 Ayr to Lochranza

Fairwells said, it was back on to familiar tracks to Prestwick, Troon and on to Ardrossan for the ferry.
Near Irvine, clouds again and this time it was enough to put on overtrousers. 5 mins later they were off sgain as the rain just went away! 100m later i was cycling on very wet roads that looked like a monsoon had dropped. I had escaped it again.
I could see Arran was getting a downpour as i meandered along as i had plenty time. Just as i was coming off the esplanade path at Saltcoats i found myself horizontal on the ground. Fortunately no damage and only a couple small cuts as i was going dlow. Checking the path it was like ice but no sign of deisel or oil but something slippy was there. Some teenagers came to help which was nice but it was mostly my pride that hurt.
Only 2 miles to go but suddenly found time was getting tight. As i got to the traffic lights to turn left for the ferry i asked a local if there was a Coop or Spar mearby. Well i think the Coop is down there , pointing the other way.  I headed down there but no sign. I was only wanting a couple of food items in case there was no shop at Lochranza, tho I would still have Brodick too. Turning back disappointed, and just after crossing the lights again here is a huge Asda!! Hmm, i did not ask the right question did I.
Very conscious of time and still having tickets to buy i nipped in to Asda and got a pasta meal as insurance. Better safe than hungry is my moto.

Brodick was jumping. Turns out it was the Arran hill race, Goat Fell and back. There were many red faced and tired drookit runners coming back as i headed north out of Brodick. The road was wuiet and the sun was now coming out. A few open topped vintage cars roared past. Lovely sight.

After 5 miles I stoped at a picnic tabled view point and refuelled. An elderly local heading north as well cut in to say hello. He happily asked if i was doing the booglay? What?? The booglay, the hill. Where are you going says he. Lochranza. Yes you'll be doing it then he says with a wry smile.  Its over 600 feet. WHAT ? Yes its true. The. Bougillie is a nice hill on the way to the north end. I just made it standing on the pedals. Phew it is tough. The good part is the downhill 👍