Day 58 15/9/16 54miles (Parla to Toledo) Average speed 9.7mph Top speed 33 mph I left the roundabout at 6.30 and headed for McDonald’s but they don’t open till 8! Bloody corporations. So I tried the Repsol garage which had iced coffee and a microwave so I combined the two and found two plug … [Read more…]
Well, after all that excitement, I spent several days just relaxing while Brian did all the work. The weather had turned a bit greyer, and the batteries weren’t charged enough to keep the electrics working, and therefore very few pictures of me were taken. More sea and more beaches, and quite a lot of rain … [Read more…]
Day 57 14/9/16 47miles ( Madrid to Parla) average speed 10mph Top speed 27.9 mph Up early to have brekkie with Gary’s gas canister (no strange looks from fellow campers as I smoke them out of bed!) pack up as best I can and hope washing dries from the rain. Get metro back … [Read more…]
Day 56 – Madrid 13/9/16 A tricky day technically again. Had brekkie of creme croissants and lots of tea and coffee to bring me round from a slight hangover. I don’t think city life is very good for my digestive system! Met English couple Garry and Denise from Chelmsford and had a good chat, they … [Read more…]
Day 55 12/9/16 33miles around Madrid Average speed 8mph top speed 28 mph A great day but for different reasons today. Cycling into town a guy overtook me and I him. We stopped to take photos and said hi.Then caught up with each other at lights and started chatting. I … [Read more…]
Day 54 11/9/16 My first real day off. The bike has not moved all day. Although I’m not sure I’m cut out for city life any more. It’s hard work walking around all day. Although it was still a great day. Had a proper lie in till 10.30 and then let the washing machine … [Read more…]
Day 53 10/9/16 Alcala to Madrid Five days since I decided I wanted to get to see Real Madrid play Osasuna at the Bernebau stadium The day started well with coffee at the hostel and brekkie of fruit and bread and jam. Hit the road and did OK getting out of the city. Then onto … [Read more…]
Day 52 9/9/16 A tough day on the technical side. My back wheel was badly buckled! So I looked for a bike shop called Bikes in Box. I went round and round … [Read more…]
Day 51 8/9/16 44 miles (Jadraque to Guadalajara) average speed 9 mph top speed 31.8 mph Up at 8 had coffee and biscuits for breakfast. Bath, shower and packed. Found note from Francois and Mylene who had crossed my path again at this hotel. Talked to Logs & Vern on phone whilst talking to biker … [Read more…]
Day 50 7/9/16 45 Miles (Villasayas to Jadraque) average speed 10.2 mph Top speed 37.9 mph Started off early with church bells ringing in my ears. Not much to pack though as panniers were still attached. 7km to Barahona where a roadside restaurant was setting up. I asked for food and he provided me with … [Read more…]