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…]