Monthly Archives: August 2026

Nice weather again, but today I was faced with yet another Komoot challenge! The route out of Valladolid is easy on good tracks. About 10KM out the track ends. Coffee stop one! So its onto normal roads which is all … Continue reading →

This was definitely a ride of two halves! The first leg down to Plascencia was great, some good speed on a slight downhill “Flope” But minor mechanical for a few KM leading into Plascencia. So I am off to a … Continue reading →

Day three and more distance today. Some nice downhill sections as well. Weather is still hot, but I got a move on before things really heated up. Day starts very misty and coolish. Quick totilla for breakfast with coffee at … Continue reading →

Taking things easy today. Feeling a bit sore from some cramps last night. Kind of normal for a ride on day one! Starting out on a nice road via the Komoot plan. All seems to be in order…BUT…THIS!!!! So Komoot … Continue reading →

We do not often to get to see such an amazing sight. So, I will start with an amazing picture from my mobile phone! People spend a huge amount on SLR cameras and as a owner myself, I am not … Continue reading →

Different route this year. Santander to Gibraltar and the only part of the tour I have planned is the flight home on the 10th September. How I get there?  simply I will just make things up as I go along. … Continue reading →