Day 107: Vall d'Uixó (Drive)
It was rainy in Cazorla and much of Andalucia and the forecast was indicating that it will remain so until Thursday. So, I decided it was time to move on. First I had
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Day 106: Cazorla (Cycling)
Last night's meal with Tim and Helen was a pleasure. However, I did feel a little hungover this morning; perhaps I shouldn't have had that final glass of red
Day 105: Cazorla (Rest!)
The first task of the day, after breakfast, was to replenish vital victuals: bread and milk. A returning to the van photo: The forecast was for rain and there was some, but not
Day 104: Cazorla (Cycle)
Leaving Cazorla: Through Qesada All the way up to the Puerto de Tiscar, which is a great wee climb of about 11 kilometres with a steady gradient of about 6%, interesting geology and
Day 103: Cazorla (Cycle/Drive)
Today's ride was okay, but nothing special, probably a 4.5/10 and not likely to be a repeater. Maybe I've had enough of "wall-to-wall" olive trees!
Day 102: La Guardia de Jaén (Repairs)
My van has two sliding acrylic windows, which over time have become harder to open, even though for a "moment" they appeared to be easier to open following a thorough clean.
Day 101: La Guardia de Jaén (Cycle/Drive)
I stayed in ... ... last night. And here we can see it viewed from La Pandera (Elevation 1830 metres): If yesterday was a day to forget (not counting the cycling), then today was a
Day 100: Valdepeñas de Jeán (Drive/Big Stupidity/Cycle/Drive)
Well, day 100 has arrived and misfortune has befallen me and the van. Me because I made a number of errors and the van because it now has more damage! I shan'
Day 99: Cabra (Cycle)
Even if I say so myself, yet another good route today. Much of the day was spent cycling on very quiet roads: just me cycling my bike listening to the bird song. What&
Day 98: Cabra (Cycling Again!)
Oh the joy of being out on the bike again and, cycling a mighty fine route with two exceptional climbs. The first was to Alto Montaña Cerro de Los Murciélagos (The high point
Day 97: Cabra (Again No Cycling)
Even with a great deal of time and effort I accepted defeat. I'm not sure how much time was expended, I did try various methods, but none were successful. I'
Day 96: Cabra (Enforced Rest Day!)
It was a rainy start to the day, which I wasn't too bothered about. You see, I had a cunning cycling plan for later in the day. Little did I know
Day 95: Cabra (Drive)
Last night I returned to the van at about 11.40pm from the bar. Fortunately I'd made the bed before leaving the van. So I was soon tucked up in bed.
Day 94: Sevilla (Rest Day)
The day time was spent creating new cycling routes for riding post Sevilla; many to replace those which I'd created prior to my arrival in the city. Weather forecasts of the
Day 93: Sevilla (Drive)
It is hot Hot HOT! Way too hot! I think I'm about to melt! Did you know that, officially, Sevilla is the hottest city in Europe. Well it is, 8pm, and
Day 92: Puerto Serrano (Drive/Cycle)
A 990 metre long "con illumination" tunnel, the longest tunnel encountered today! Although I'd planned to arrive in Seville today, I ended up cycling the Via Verde de la
Day 91: Algodonales (Cycle)
Zahara de la Sierra: Where the "offical" start of the climb to Puerto de Las Palomas begins; one of my favourite climbs. On arrival at the climbs end, I did note
Day 90: Algodonales (Drive/Cycle/Drive)
An early rise and shine for me (7am!). Breskfast, washup, and "batten down the hatches" for a mountain drive to El Burgo where today's ride started. And, again, it
Day 89: Coín (Cycle/Drive)
Well, I nearly left Coín. In fact I did leave Coín, except I only managed to get a couple of kilometres beyond the town's boundary. The reason for making a u-turn
Day 88: Coín (Cycle)
Heading into them there hills! Passing through numerous villages, including: The lunch stop was here: And the final "proper" climb of the brought me to the high point of the day:
Day 87: Coín (Drive)
A visit to Malga followed by a drive to Coín. I would have have gone for a cycle, but the forecast was for thunder and lightning. So I enjoyed a morning in Malaga,
Day 86: Victoria de la Victoria (Cycle)
As you will discover, sometimes my brain creates a lot of unnecessary work for my legs! The reason for today's route: I have cycled to Puerto del Leon from two directions
Day 85: Rincón de la Victoria (Drive)
Rincón de la Victoria promenade: It was forecast to be a rainy day. The rain arrived in Salobreña shortly after midday. I left at about 4pm and arrived in Rincón de la Victoria
Day 84: Salobreña (Cycle)
Recovery/rest day on the bike. Nothing too strenuous. Well, except for the visit to the castle at Salobreña, where the streets are narrow and the gradients are very steep. So, if you