This is a very hilly one. But great views and good road surfaces. I was treated to a nice long flat run before attacking a few climbs. Close to 1000m in total. Again Komoot AI had a different idea of riding to me as it wanted to send me well into the bush. I stuck mainly to the N-Roads where I knew I could stop for coffee and top up water.
In the high temperatures, water is essential, especially when going up the side of a mountain. Running out of water is a thing to avoid at all costs!
And here are some pictures.
Starting out from Avila on a flat bit. Loads of cyclist out on the road today. Close to the end of the 28KM flat bit, I found the cyclist cafe for Coffee and Cake! So far a nice tail wind. The hard work is about to star as I hit the mountain!
At the top of the hill. Altitude is 1584m. The two pictures looking each way. From here, its a long downhill ride to another Cafe and then a further climb up to my hotel which is at 1642m above sea level.
And this is the Hotel, Parador Gredos. Here I will take a short rest as I stay here for 2 nights before I am back on the road.