Day 626 7th April 2018 Itapetininga to Angatuba A tough day of climbing with a bit of a hangover! I was up at 9 for brekkie, it should have been finished by then, but they let me have some eggs, sausage, and a ham and cheese sarnie with coffee and OJ. I went back … [Read more…]
Day 625 6th April 2018 Itapetininga Having left São Paulo this week I once again find myself arriving in a small town with a big festival. I thought I should stay an extra night so I could check it out. I am not sure what to expect from an agricultural show mixed with Brazilian … [Read more…]
Day 624 5th April 2018 47 miles (Sorocaba to Itapetininga) Average speed 9.8 mph Top speed 38 mph A very tough day of many hills. I got up at 8 for a good brekkie of ham and cheese toasted sarnie, sausages and melon with cake and passion fruit juice with loads of coffee. I checked … [Read more…]
Day 623 4th April 2018 Sorocaba A day off at the zoo. Hostel Sorocaba 50 reais and 15 for good brekkie.
Day 622 3rd April 2018 34 miles (Vargem Grande Paulista to Sorocaba) Average speed 11.8 mph Top speed 41 mph I got up at 7 for brekkie of cornflakes with hot milk and bread and jam with lots of coffee. I showered after killing a rather large cockroach who wanted to share my shower. … [Read more…]
Day 621 2nd April 2018 31 miles (Perdizes to Vargem Grande Paulista ) Average speed 8.7 mph Top speed 34 mph A good day back on the move. I got up at 8.30 for ham, cheese and tomato rolls with tea. I left at ten and climbed the first of many hills. I turned … [Read more…]
Day 620 1st April 2018 12 miles (Santana to Perdizes) Average speed 5.8 mph Top speed 98 mph (??) Time to move on again Hostel whiteblack 30 reais.
Day 619 31st March 2018 Santana Another day off the bike. I was awake at 4am and booked a flight to Vancouver for £340 plus bike. I had the same brekkie of ham cheese toasted sarnie and coffee. I lazed around all morning and then called Opodo to confirm the flight for my bike, but … [Read more…]
Day 618 30th March 2018 Santana A frustrating day off the bike. I got up at 9 for the same brekkie. I rested and listened to the Os win 3-1. I was due to meet Mayta at a critical mass cycling event, but it rained and she couldn’t make it, so I arranged to meet … [Read more…]
Day 617 29th March 2018 5 miles (Santana) Average speed 8.7 mph Top speed 19 mph A nice easy day but a close shave or two. I got up at 9 for brekkie of coffee and toasted sarnie, which reminded me of the cricket teas on tour at God’s hill with the Os supporters … [Read more…]