I didn’t want to get out of bed today, but realised I had to. Burgos was just under 70kms away. Over a breakfast of tostada and coffee, I noticed that today’s ride was on a bike route nearly all the way with a gentle uphill gradient for the first 47kms. Traffic free cycling is always …
Today’s ride on Komoot I knew today would be difficult as there was a large climb in the middle, but it wasn’t anything too silly. So I got up early to allow plenty of time for the ride. The rain was predicted to be done by 8 or 9am. At 9am it was still pouring …
Today’s ride on Komoot My time in San Sebastian flew by and this morning I was heading west towards Bilbao. After yesterday’s stunning weather, today was destined to be wet, wet and wet. I had stayed in the very nice Pension Easo but my room backed on the an apartment with a large family. The …
Today’s ride on Komoot The good weather was finished by morning and light rain had set in, so that is my excuse not to hurry. As if I need an excuse now. I can always find one though. I had the hotel breakfast and packed up. The lady at reception pressed a button to extend …
What a difference nice weather makes. Today is beautiful here in Bayonne. No clouds and a max of 19. It feels strange to wear shorts again. I’ve missed that. Since the first part of Wales, it’s generally been cool and wet I also miss the daily blogging. Although I’ve been more sociable while off the …
Today’s ride on Komoot Today, I had the pleasure of riding with @rickyroule whom I met in Killarney station (along with @eileen.on.a.bike). Richard was also in Dungarvan last night, so we got in touch and rode to Waterford. We’d spend the whole day on the Waterford Greenway along with hundreds of others who were walking, …
Today’s ride on Komoot I made my breakfast, packed and headed into town, down THAT hill and out of Youghal. I was on a fairly major road, but there was no traffic until I came to the really major road, where I’d be for a few kms. If I’d stayed on it, I would have …
Leaving Cork was quick and easy. There’s bike paths and lanes that link up with a Greenway that follows the river Lee until you are well clear of the city. There’s a much shorter way to Youghal, but I wanted to visit the old port town of Cobh. That’s where many of the migrant ships …
Another lazy start with a really nice breakfast at the Sea View B&B. I rolled down the hill and had a look around Dingle. It’s a nice place with a harbour, some tourist shops and a lot of pubs but nothing that I needed at that moment. I made my way up the hill and …
Today’s ride on Komoot This was a very full day. I visited significant family places and rode up (and down) one of the most stunning mountain passes I’ve ever seen. It started as I left the B&B on the edge of town. Gina, the host is a bit of an historian and was interested in …
