Day 90 17th October 41 miles (Frigiliana to Malaga) Average speed 13.3 mph Top speed 32mph A great day, only 41 miles but it’s all about the people! About to leave Vernon, Nola and Bailey but found I had a flat tyre; so a quick tube change in the hallway and back on the road. … [Read more…]
Day 70 to 89 Frigiliana 3 weeks of rest and relaxation with Vernon and Nola , who kindly looked after me, fed me well, and allowed me to make myself at home with them. We celebrated Vernon’s birthday, visited some local beaches, some local bars, and generally socialised with the local population. (I really appreciated … [Read more…]
Day 70 to Day 73 27th to 30th September As you are now aware I arrived in Frigiliana on Monday and have been eating, drinking and resting since. Well, as soon as I’d done all my washing, cleaning and maintenance that is. The last three days of riding just go to show the generosity … [Read more…]
Day 69 26/9/16 17 miles (Competa to Frigiliana) A combination of driving and cycling without all my baggage made the transfer from Steve and Dot’s villa to Vernon and Nola’s in Frigiliana easier than I had expected (it’s an uphill ride). A fantastic welcome from my good friends and the luxury of hot showers, … [Read more…]
Day 68 25/9/16 27 miles ( Alcaucin to Competa) Average 7.8 mph Top speed 36 mph Woke at 8 and went for walk around river by restaurant. Beautiful sunrise in mountains.Raul and Eva were surprised at how early I was up at 8am, I thought I’d had a lie in! Waited for Raul … [Read more…]
Day 67 24/9/16 62miles (Camping La Isla, Rute to Cortijo del Alcazar Alcaucin) Average speed 8.8mph Top speed 36.3 mph This was my toughest day yet but it was worth it. So rewarding to succeed and make it to meet Raul & Eva my Warmshowers hosts tonight This was a day of massive mountain … [Read more…]
Day 66 23/9/16 51 miles (Castro del Rio to Rute) Average speed 10.2 mph Top speed 31 mph Awake at 5 up at 7. Brekkie with the workers in the bar below my room. … [Read more…]
Day 65 22/9/16 Castro del Rio Day off. The bike stayed in reception all day! Awake at 6 am (bloody aircon). Sent out a couple of warmshowers requests at 6am. They must think I’m crazy. Got up at 8, went for coffee and then to find the physio I spotted last night, I would love … [Read more…]
Day 64 21/9/16 36 miles (Cordoba to Castro del Rio) Average speed 10.2 mph Top speed 35 mph Got up at 9, went to get money and bread. Then a slow pack after brekkie of omelette, cheese and chorizo. I was a bit fragile this morning after those whiskies so didn’t leave until 1pm, … [Read more…]
Day 63 20/9/16 61miles ( El Viso to Cordoba) Average speed 11.8 mph Top speed 37.8 mph I thought I was done with mountains, I’m not!!! A great day but tough on the legs. A hard day in the saddle but rewarded with a 5km downhill run at 6%. What a great ride down. … [Read more…]