Another idea to toy with, although it does incur a financial penalty, one way van hire to a Scottish city. Take the 'bikes up in the van using the fastest route, and then utilise the additional time to make the journey one way on the machines travelling south back to Thatcham. This should allow for shorter sections to accommodate your partner’s riding style. However, the scenery you will undoubtedly be passing through will be such that you will not want to rush.
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