Day 94 21st October 15 miles (around Torreguardiaro) average speed 8.9 Top speed 25mph Mandy left at 9 for spin class which didn’t really appeal to me, and she left me with keys so I could come and go as I pleased. A very trusting host. I rode into the village nearby and tried to … [Read more…]
Day 93 20th October 70 miles (Malaga to Torreguardiaro) average speed 12.3 mph Top speed 33 mph A good start to the day with a four egg omelette with bacon and beans. Good preparation for a long day. Cleaned the apartment, packed and had a cold shower as the boiler was broken. I’d also broken … [Read more…]
Day 92 19th October 15 miles around Malaga average speed 8.4 mph top speed 19 mph A day of sightseeing. Cooked brekkie of egg, bacon and beans. Walked to the car museum and had a good two hours walking round looking at beautiful cars and fashion through the age of cars. The music was … [Read more…]
Day 91 18th October 18 miles around Malaga Average speed 7.7 mph Top speed 19 mph Now I’m in Malaga and enjoying the city. My new friend Raul has offered me his apartment here so I’ll be taking a couple of days to visit museums and seeing the sights before heading off to Estapona. I … [Read more…]
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…]