Day 123 – Malaga
Day 123 19th November No cycling but a great day off in Malaga. I love Spain but sometimes you want to feel English for a while! So I had an English breakfast of bacon and … [Read more…]
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Day 122 – Malaga to Benarafe and back
Day 122 18th November 30miles (Malaga to Benarafe and back) Average speed 7.8mph Top speed 18 mph Today I cycled all the way to Benarafe where I texted Raul but he was in Malaga! Still he did invite me up to the mountains next week so that should be good. Had lunch on … [Read more…]
Day 121 – Malaga
Day 121 17th November 24m (Malaga to Lake Limonero) Average speed 7.9 mph Top speed 80? mph Up early and off to the British consulate to check that my stolen passport was cancelled. They said it might only take 2 weeks for the new one to come. Hooray! We will see. Then into Larios … [Read more…]
Day 120 – Malaga
Day 120 16th November A day off the bike today. Some wandering around Malaga, shopping malls and an art exhibition, ending the day at La Tranca where the bikers hang out. A quiet day today, I am staying at the Feel Hostel in the centre of Malaga and taking advantage of the central … [Read more…]
Day 119 – Malaga to Totalan and Olias
Day 119 15th November 32 miles (Malaga to Totalan and Olias) Average speed 7.7mph Top speed 37mph A lovely ride along the coast to La Cala de Moral. Then climbed up MA3202 which after a couple of km became a freshly tarmacked road. It was good to be back on the bike and great to … [Read more…]
Days 115 to 118 Malaga
Days 115 to 118 11th to 14th November A restful few days dealing with sending off my passport application, catching up with friends and generally doing very little. Sat on the beach a lot, ate a lot, watched some football and drank a lot, as you do. Just time tonight to go to the beach … [Read more…]
Day 114 – El Chorro to Malaga
Day114 10th November 41m Another great day. This time mostly downhill. Last night the boss gave me the bill I asked for but forgot to add on last night’s accommodation fee and I only had €14 left so I was not disappointed when after having a coffee he only charged me for the coffee. Set … [Read more…]
Day 113 – El Chorro – Caminito del Rey
Day 113 9th November El Chorro 9miles (around El Chorro) Average speed 10.5mph Top speed 27 mph Up early to go and get walk/ride sorted to Caminito del Rey. In time to see the sunrise between the mountains. Too early to get out of the gate though as the landlord was not up yet. So … [Read more…]
Day 112 – Pruna to El Chorro
Day 112 8th November 49miles (Pruna to El Chorro) Average speed 12.1 mph Top speed 35 mph My favourite ride way back in Jadraque has today been well and truly surpassed. It was the most spectacular 50 miles I’ve ever known. Brekkie was minimal as hotel wasn’t really set up, so I had a … [Read more…]
Day 111 – Seville to Pruna
Day 111 7th November 68 miles (Seville to Pruna) Average speed 11.1 mph Top speed 31 mph A great start to the day with a brilliant brekkie at the hostel, buffet of cereal, toast and lots of coffee and orange juice. I said farewell to Guy and set off east. A much colder day and … [Read more…]