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…]