EARLY RISER: Tain unicyclist ticks Cromarty and Kessock Bridges off list – now six more to go before sunset
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AN Easter Ross man aiming to unicycle over eight of Scotland's landmark bridges before sunset today has already ticked two in Ross-shire off his list.
Bruce Rose – who lives outside Tain – was up sharpish this morning to maintain a schedule that started with the Cromarty Bridge at 4.30am.
The founder of Alcohol Recovery Scotland is raising awareness of a method he believes to have a hugely impressive success rate.
Mr Rose previously unicycled his way around the North Coast 500 and is today seeking to cross eight bridge – finishing with the Dornoch Bridge tonight – to keep the spotlight on his campaign.
The 8 Bridge Unicycle Challenge will see him cross over the Cromarty Bridge; the Kessock Bridge; the Tay Bridge; the Forth Road Bridge; the Erskine Bridge; the Ballachulish Bridge and the Skye Bridge before finally crossing the Dornoch Bridge on his return to Easter Ross.
He has transport between each of the bridges.
This morning he posted pictures of crossings of the Cromarty and Kessock Bridges.
He said: "40 minutes ahead of schedule. Beautiful morning so far."
Read more about his planned route and timetable here.
The Sinclair Method (TSM) is touted as a ground-breaking method for alcohol recovery. He wants to raise awareness and funds for what he calls a life-changing treatment.
He said: "Alcohol dependency affects millions of people around the world and has devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Traditional treatment programs have a success rate of just 5-8 per cent, leaving many people struggling to overcome their addiction.
"However, The Sinclair Method (TSM) has a remarkable success rate of 78 per cent. TSM is a pioneering approach to treating alcohol addiction that uses medication to gradually reduce a person's desire for alcohol over time. It is a safe and effective treatment that has changed the lives of many people around the world."
He has set up a GoFundMe page for anyone who supports the cause. He said: "Together, we can help more people find the path to recovery and overcome the challenges of alcohol use. Every donation counts, so please consider contributing to this important cause."
To support his effort and find out more, see here.
