An 85-year-old grandmother has completed an epic adventure across Scotland in memory of her late children
"My friend Jackie joined me and that was a very high and special moment for me. She came in Thurso and has cycled over 700 miles with me.Granny Mave refuelling. Pic: Family handout
Granny Mave said the worst moment of her trip was in Fort William when she was hit with the"most horrendous headwind" and was nearly"blown off" her bike.She said:"I was met with such kindness. I cannot ever forget the kindness I got from complete strangers, people I had never met." Ms Paterson said she faced a lot of"difficult moments" but kept pushing for Macmillan and her late children.The grandmother became a record-breaker in 2019. Pic: Family handoutThe pensioner is already plotting her next adventure and is planning to head out to the Hebrides with Jackie for a couple of days.Granny Mave became a record-breaker in 2019 when she became the oldest woman to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats.
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