Author Archives: mhawkins63

So its day three and here is the route. Yesterday I made the 20KM on a slit tyre, so hoping to make it to Bayeux to get a new tyre. Have found a couple of cycle shops. Here is the … Continue reading →

Nice new ship to take me to Cherbourg. This is the Galicia on route into Portsmouth from Bilboa on the north coast of Spain. After an expensive ribeye steak at the Bar+Block, its off to the ferry and straight to … Continue reading →

Weather was perfect for leg 1. Here is the map for the first leg. Overall, the route was 137KM Plenty of hills and mostly calm roads. London was a bit manic, but I am used to that as an ex-London … Continue reading →

It has been a while since my last fundraiser (2023), so time to set off again on another adventure. This year I am riding to support ACF also known as Action on Hunger in the UK.  After working in the … Continue reading →

I have two projects planned for 2026. Firstly there will be a charity fundraiser in France during May. In August, I am back in Spain riding from Santander to Gibraltar. Day 1 of the ride will feature an eclipse of … Continue reading →

The target was 600 miles this year, but reduced to 463 miles, but the final day did not disappoint. Here is a map of the full route 🙂   The trip to El Chorro is very scenic with plenty to … Continue reading →

This part of the tour I have done before two years ago. The ride was very good with some very nice sights along the way, but news from the UK about my house kind of ruined my day. Part of … Continue reading →

A hard day of climbing! Destination is Cordoba to a 4 star hotel at a good price. Tough ride to start with on country lanes with steep bills. Eventfully I am on the N road for the last 20 miles. … Continue reading →

Starting to push directly south now and picking up a following wind. Next stop Pozoblanco a small town.  Really nice hotel at the end of the ride! The ride started off fine along some road I have traveled before. After … Continue reading →

Not as misty as the past few days. Two days at the Parador was very relaxing. Its a government owned chain which started nearly 100 years ago. Whilst I did not know at the time, the Parador I cycled past … Continue reading →