Day 606 18th March 2018 Vila Madelina Sao Paulo Day off bike. A day for footy. Brigantino v Corinthians. 3-2 50 reais ticket behind the goal with an athletic track around the pitch. I got up at 9.30 and had brekkie of dry bread, biscuits and coffee but luckily I had some cheese to liven … [Read more…]
Day 605 17th March 2018 12 miles (Jabaquara to Vila Madelina) Average speed 9.8 mph Top speed 23 mph I got up at 9 and cooked omelette with cheese and bread with tea for brekkie. Then I made some calls and left at 12.45, after listening to the O’s first half 0-0 draw … [Read more…]
Day 604 16th March 2018 48 miles (Santos to Jabaquara) Average speed 8.6 mph Top speed 32 mph A very tough, dirty day. I got up at 7.45, showered and packed. I had the same brekkie again and left at 10.30, saying goodbye to Milton and his wife with a photo. I headed north … [Read more…]
Day 603 15th March 2018 Santos Another day off the bike. I was up at 9 for the same brekkie of cheese and bread with cake and coffee.
Day 602 14th March 2018 Santos Another day off the bike spent relaxing and taking it easy. I went for a walk on the beach and then watched Chelsea beaten by Barca in another Messi show. I cooked steak and mash and had another early night.
Day 601 13th March 2018 Santos A restful day off the bike. It was raining heavily in the morning so I took it easy and then went to the Pele museum by bus. It was a good exhibition of Pele memorabilia and then I walked back and found a bar to listen to the Orient, … [Read more…]
Day 600 12th March 2018 19 miles (around Santos) Average speed 8.4 mph Top speed 17 mph I got up at 9 for a brekkie of cheese rolls and cake with coffee. I went for a ride to find the Pele museum and around the old town before heading along the beach front on … [Read more…]
Day 599 11th March 2018 Santos A day off the bike. A day of footy. I got up at 9 for a good brekkie of ham and cheese with fruit and cake and lots of coffee and OJ. I watched the English footy high lights and the Arsenal vs Watford game, followed by the Spurs … [Read more…]
Day 598 10th March 2018 11 miles (Guaruja to Santos) Average speed 9.6 mph Top speed 23 mph I got up at 9 and had brekkie of sausage sarnies and coffee. I went for a swim in the pool and took my time to pack up. I listened to the Os draw with Ebbsfleet … [Read more…]
Day 597 9th March 2018 24 miles (Indaia to Guaruja) Average speed 10.8 mph Top speed 24 mph I got up at 9 and had a good omelette with cheese and tomato with coffee and OJ. I chatted about Brazil and USA with Rodrigo. I left at 12 and set off along the beach … [Read more…]