Day 153 19th December 41 miles (Marbella to Malaga) Average speed 11.9 mph Top speed 28 mph I left Marbella at 10 and followed the beach path as far as it went, where I found a car showroom with an E-type Jag , took a picture and then went onwards on the main road. It … [Read more…]
Day 152 18th December 33miles (Torreguadiaro to Marbella ) Average speed 11.6 mph Top speed 24 mph Mandy took me to see the people who wanted a dog sitter in San Roque. There I met the dogs and checked out their lovely house. The interview went well and I have a job for 9 days. … [Read more…]
Day 151 17th December 24miles ( San Martin) Average speed 11.3 mph Top speed 25 mph Up fairly early at 8 after sleeping on the sofa as Butch had my bed. Mandy went spinning and I set off for San Martin where I followed four road cyclists and was determined to keep up. … [Read more…]
Day 150 16th December A day off my bike but I went spinning with Mandy in the morning after some tea and Special K. Then I drove Mandy to the Captain’s Xmas lunch and returned home to pack as I think I’ll be off to Marbella tomorrow.
Day 149 15th December Torreguadiara A quiet day in which I cleaned the bike and did some food shopping at Mercadonna. I had hummus and salad for lunch and cooked chicken and pasta for dinner While enjoying his quiet day Brian managed to post on Facebook and decided to make a list of some “Firsts” … [Read more…]
Day 148 14th December 49miles (Castellar, La Linea and back ) average speed 11 mph Top speed 31 mph Up early and had brekkie of pate and toast, then rode out to Castellar and all the way back down to La Linea. On the way I saw a new born foal learning to walk … [Read more…]
Day 147 13th December 16 miles (into Duquesa) average speed 9.5 mph Top speed 25 mph Up early and had toast and pate. Cycled into Duquesa and bought xmas cards. Also found a trike in a secondhand shop which carried an advertising hoarding for €150. A bit too heavy for me though. … [Read more…]
Day 146 12th December 17miles ( around Torreguadiaro) average speed 9.4 mph Top speed 27 mph Staying with Mandy Spinning class at the gym with Mandy followed by coffee and toast at Layla’s cafe. Then I cycled up to Ayala polo club, watching the horses and back to a bar in Puente Nuevo where … [Read more…]
Day 145 11th December A day off the bike and lunch at the seaside grill of fish and chips looking out over the sea. Visited a luxury yacht and had a good look round inside. Then we went for a drive and ended up in the Bunker Bar for a glass of wine while … [Read more…]
Day 144 10th December 71miles ( Malaga to Torreguadiaro) Average speed 14.3mph Top speed 34 mph Up at 8.30. Brekkie of toasted sardines and tea. I checked out and went to collect my bike. €154 but I had a new bike! New transmission with 2 new front cogs, new rear cassette and chain. Bike … [Read more…]