Day 145 11th December A day off the bike and lunch at the seaside grill of fish and chips looking out over the sea. Visited a luxury yacht and had a good look round inside. Then we went for a drive and ended up in the Bunker Bar for a glass of wine while … [Read more…]
Day 144 10th December 71miles ( Malaga to Torreguadiaro) Average speed 14.3mph Top speed 34 mph Up at 8.30. Brekkie of toasted sardines and tea. I checked out and went to collect my bike. €154 but I had a new bike! New transmission with 2 new front cogs, new rear cassette and chain. Bike … [Read more…]
Day 95 22nd October 42miles (Torreguadiaro to Los Barrios) Average speed 10 mph Top speed 33mph I had a smoothie for brekkie courtesy of Mandy and we rode out together until Sotogrande when we said an emotional farewell. She gave me some great advice on the route I could take. I followed the … [Read more…]
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…]