Day 172 7th January 40miles (Frigiliana to Malaga) Average speed 12 mph Top speed 34 mph A great day to be back on the bike. Raul couldn’t make lunch so I took my time and headed for Caleta to meet Vernon and see the market. It was a lovely day if a little cold … [Read more…]
Day 171 6th January Frigiliana Spent the day preparing to set off with all my gear tomorrow.
Day 170 5th January Back in Frigiliana after the holiday break from my journey and preparing to get back on my bike. It will take me a few days to get back into the swing of riding every day. Another day off the bike today, but at least I cleaned my trusty steed. The sun … [Read more…]
Day 158 to 169 24th December to 4th January Christmas and New Year (Ermintrude ; Brian has been so busy enjoying himself that he hasn’t kept many notes from this time, so I am not going to try and go day by day for this part of the diary) I have had a fantastic time … [Read more…]
Day 157 23rd December Frigiliana A day off the bike. I took the bus into Nerja and went for a walk round the shops.. Looked in a bookshop for Vernon’s present but couldn’t find a suitable book. Found a bar that was just about to close opposite one I’d been to before but they … [Read more…]
Day 155 21st December 36miles (Malaga to Frigiliana) Average speed 11.8 mph Top speed 26 mph A beautiful day. Up early and checked out after brekkie of tea and cereal. The sun was glorious as I left Malaga along the beach front. Once I ran out of cycle path I joined the main road N340 … [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…]