Day 133 29th November 4miles (Alcaucin) Average 5.8mph Top speed 27 mph Day of chores. Did my washing and cleaned bungalow 5. I climbed to nearly the top of the mountain above the bungalows in search of good firewood and enjoyed the spectacular views, but it was a bit hairy on the way down using … [Read more…]
Day 132 28th November 22miles (Alcaucin to Zaffaraya) Average speed 7.2mph Top speed 32 mph A superb ride through the natural park up to Ventas de Zaffaraya. Uphill most of the way on unmade road which had lots of ruts due to the rain, but beautiful scenery all the way. Stopped at a picnic … [Read more…]
Day 131 27th November 6miles (Alcaucin) Average speed 6.6 mph Top speed 22 mph Lazy day At the end of the day:
Day 130 26th November Alcaucin I’ve been relaxing in one of Raul’s lovely bungalows. He has been so generous it’s hard to believe. We have eaten together and had a few beers too. It’s been wonderful to have the place to myself and relax and to sleep without the interruptions or noise of hostel life. … [Read more…]
Day 129 25th November No cycling today. I walked into town via the woodland path and bought vino blanco and had a couple of beers to avoid the rain showers. When I walked back up the road I got stuck behind a lorry trying to navigate through the narrow street.Wherever you go there are traffic … [Read more…]
Day 128 24th November 6miles (Alcaucin to Mirador Pedro Aguiler) Average 5.3mph Top speed 15 mph Raul’s bungalow After an excellent night’s sleep I got up at 9am, cooked bacon and eggs with toast and cream cheese. then I walked into town via the forest path to buy the tea bags I forgot yesterday. … [Read more…]
Day 127 23rd November 26miles Ave 7.4 Max 27 Odo 4036 3hrs 31 Up early at 8am having been a bit nervous that Woody … [Read more…]
Day 126 22nd November 12 miles (Malaga to Benarafe) Average speed 11.7mph Top speed 23mph Staying at Raul’s house tonight I woke up at 9am and packed my bags , had brekkie of toasted cheese and tomato sarnies. I checked out of the hostel at 11am just as the 48 hours of rain stopped. … [Read more…]
Day 125 21st November Malaga Lots of rain today so I left the bike at the hostel and went to the markets and to do some culture. Tourist office supplied me with some info and I decided to visit the Jorge Rando gallery exhibition and it proved to be a great place to shelter from … [Read more…]
Day 124 20th November 24miles (around Malaga) Average speed 8.4 mph Top speed 80? A bit of a lie in this morning after my very late night. I was up at 10.30 when my … [Read more…]