Day 118: Vinebre (Drive/Cycle)
Following a delayed awakening, it was a delayed breakfast, followed by a drive to Vinebre and a late start to the day's cycle ride: 12 o'clock. And boy, what
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Day 117: Xerta (Cycling)
A cool start to the day but, just like the climate, it warmed up: Definitely a smorgasbord of tunnels were traversed today: Some where lit Some were not: Some, perhaps to keep out
Day 116: Xerta (Cycle)
Ebro Rio, canal, weir and power plant (I think!): Given my current location is adjacent to a via Verde (a Greenway, for walkers and cyclists) and Xerta is so pleasant, I thought I&
Day 115: Xerta (Drive)
After a supermarket sweep it was a nine mile drive to Xerta, and a more tranquil location you couldn't ask for. Love it! As I write this, the only noise I
Day 114: Roquetes (Drive/Cycling/Drive)
I had hoped to do today's cycle route yesterday. However, having wondered whether the weather was conducive to a mountain climb I consulted the weather forecast only to discover that the
Day 113: Roquetes (Drive/Cycle/Drive)
It was a fairly early start to the day, by my standards anyway! By the time I reached Ermita de la Pietat, after a two hour drive, I was feeling tired and wondered
Day 111: Cirat (Ciclo)
A fairly easy day out on the bike. Only one "proper" climb of about 12 kilometres to an altitude of 900 metres: Funny (or maybe not!) that this and the previous
Day 111: Cirat (Cycling)
I enjoyed another day on the bike cycling quiet roads with some good scenery. The ride started with a climb through Montanejos up to the Embalssament del Arenós: Indeed, cycling the road from
Day 110: Cirat (Cycle)
I very much enjoyed today's cycling, it was "una ruta fantástica"! I'm pleased I chose to visit Cilat, because I nearly did not. Instead, I thought I
Day 109: Cirat (Drive)
After yesterday's birthday excitement, given my advancing age, I thought I'd better take it easy today! The morning was spent with chores (so much for taking it easy). The
Day 108: Vall d'Uixó (Birthday Ride!)
Not as epic as last year's birthday ride but, this year's ride did include 2 of the 100 greatest cycling climbs of Spain (according to a Mr Simon Warren,
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
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.