Day 582 22nd February 2018 26 miles ( Ilha Grande to Cunhambebe) Average 9.9 mph Top speed 33 mph I got up at 7.45 and had porridge for brekkie with tea. I packed and said goodbye and found my way through the wet sand to the ferry where there was a big queue, but it … [Read more…]
Day 581 21st February 2018 2 miles (Ilha Grande) Average speed 4.4 mph Top speed 9 mph I spent the day exploring Ilhe Grande and teasing crabs Camping bicao 30 reais.
Day 580 20th February 2018 5 miles (Mangaratiba to Ilhe Grande) Average speed 4.4 mph Top speed 12 mph I got up at 6.30 with the alarm, and had coffee and ham and cheese rolls for brekkie. Then I took the short ride to the ferry. 17 reais secured at ticket and the bike went … [Read more…]
Day 579 19th February 2018 16 miles (Itacuruca to Mangaratiba ) Average speed 12.9 mph Top speed 98mph ( Again? I think the computer is rebelling) Not far along the coast today, but enough to bring up 15000 miles ridden. Pousada Liza
Day 578 18th February 2018 56 miles (Barra da Tijuca to Itacuruca) Average speed 11.9 mph Top speed 20 mph A longer day than I anticipated but it’s Sunday and I often go mad on Sundays. I was awake at 8 and had brekkie of toasted cheese and ham sarnies with coffee and melon … [Read more…]
Day 577 17th February 2018 Barra di Tijuca A day off spent cleaning and getting my bike fixed again. I have to say a big thank you to Cycloponto in Barra da Tijuca for rebuilding my bike over the last two days. £275 well spent. Time to move on to São Paulo but I might … [Read more…]
Day 576 16th February 2018 34 miles (Rio to Barra da Tijuca) Average speed 12.2 mph Top speed 98mph (I don’t think so!) A great day day on the road. I was awake at 7 and had coffee and ham and cheese pastry at a cafe. I packed, showered and left at 10.15. I was … [Read more…]
Day 575 15th February 2018 Day off. I got up at 7.30. Curiosity about my route playing on my mind.
Day 574 14th February 2018 21 miles (Rio) Average speed 7.9 mph Top speed 22 mph It’s raining too Hostel Ben incontinence £15
Day 573 13th February 2018 Rio I have really had enough of Rio now. My hotel is awful, as soon as you step outside onto the streets the whole of Rio stinks of a heady mix of urine, vomit, beer, sewerage, poverty and pure filth. A week of carnival is more than enough. I just … [Read more…]