Granada to Almunecar
We’re on the move today, travelling down to the coast at Almunecar so everything has to be packed up again before we go.
The journey is around 50 miles but it’s mainly downhill so no need for an early start … Read more
Pico Veleta
Today’s the day of the big climb up the Pico Veleta, the highest road in Europe which reaches an altitude of 3300 meters.
It’s a straightforward route out of Granada on the A395 but it’s all uphill for 37 kms … Read more
Cajar Loop (or is it?)
With Coxy unwell and not riding today the big debate last night was who was going to be our new leader.
Now, I’m in charge overall (obviously) but I need a leader on the road… someone to crack the whip … Read more
Monachil Loop
Late start today, as the lads have to set their bikes up first so we don’t get away until 11.00am. The weather is good, sunny and hot but with a cool breeze.
This should be a nice warm-up day for … Read more
Sierra Nevada 2023
It’s that time of the year again!
This Friday, June 2nd we’re off on our annual bike trip.
This year we’re heading to the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Spain around the beautiful city of Granada.
We’ll be based in Granada … Read more
Balkans Tour 2022 – Bike Shed
Bike Shed
I thought I’d add some non-cycling posts to the blog this year. You may have seen them on my Facebook page but I want to keep a record of them on the blog as well.
Click on the … Read more
Balkans Tour 2022 Gallery
I’ve now added the gallery for this year’s trip to the Balkans. You can view it below. It can also be seen from the Balkans Tour 2022 page and the Gallery page.
Gallery
Click on the image below to … Read more
Mostar to Dubrovnik
We’ve saved the best till last with today’s route, it’s the longest and with the toughest climbs. However, when it was planned, back at home, no one knew there would be a heatwave over here.
Whilst all the lads wanted … Read more
Split to Mostar
If you have been following the blog over the last few days, you’ll know the lads have really struggled in the intense heat over here.
We’ve known from the start that Mostar in Bosnia is even hotter so the lads … Read more
Zadar to Split
The intense heat has taken its toll on the team and today, we are down to just 3 riders, the others are getting the bus.
It’s a long ride with a few tough climbs so it’s pretty hardcore. The riders … Read more
