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Today its a very short ride down the valley as I wanted to have a day chilling in one of my favourite spots. Again, another great local hotel booked. The day starts with a little up hill climb with roughly … Continue reading →

This is the 11th tour I have ridden in Spain. I would say that todays ride sites in the top rides I have done in this country. The weather was great and not too hot. The views were amazing. and … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Another day of interesting riding. Segovia was a very interesting city with lots of architecture to see. The viaduct was impressive and a place worth visiting. Hotel was brilliant. Good breakfast to send me on my way. The destination for … Continue reading →

Today I really took charge of komoot. No detours needed. Some great views along the way. Ride was flat with some hills along the way. More hills to be challenged in the days ahead. Here in Wine Country they have … Continue reading →

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 →