A night of sleep is an amazing thing. All our stresses of the day before fade away and we are ready to take on our next day of cycling in Andalucia. The weather starts out misty and grey but soon the intense greens in the fields, the warm colour of the sun and the rich […] Read More »
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A Bike Tour In Spain: Where Will We Sleep?
When we leave Granada the sky is the most incredibly intense blue we’ve ever seen. It’s hard to imagine that this will be a tough day on the bike, but it will be. The hills start early in the day and never seem to let up. And then, the weather changes into a thick, cold […] Read More »
A Bike Tour In Spain: Visiting Granada
It’s nearly 9am before we get out of our tent and start packing up the bikes. The later-than-usual start drives Friedel crazy in particular. Even though it’s winter and there’s no light until 8:30am, she’s been awake for at least 2 hours and would have liked to be on the road far earlier. “We’re losing […] Read More »
A Bike Tour In Spain: Mud & Mountains
Muddy tires, high mountains, fantastic views and an encounter with a delicious bakery. It’s just another day on our bike tour of Andalucia and our legs are getting a real workout as we climb up, up, up. Read More »
A Bike Tour In Spain: Quiet Christmas Cycling
It’s Christmas Day. The roads are silent. The skies are blue. We pass the day by taking photos (lots of them), cycling through olive groves and – of course – seeking out a Christmas lunch in a Spanish bar! Read More »