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 »
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 »
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 »
Our carefully planned winter bike tour of Spain turns out to be one of false starts. The flight is cancelled and, when we do arrive, the rain stops us in our tracks. Still, the landscapes are beautiful in Andalucia. If only we had more time… Read More »
The West Highland Way is a 154km trail that runs from the outskirts of the Scottish city of Glasgow to Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis mountain. David Piper biked along this route in November. He tells us about the experience and gives tips so that you can cycle the same path. Read More »
