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We arrived back from Spain on Thursday evening. We were relieved that we were able to get out when we did! We thought we would post some pictures taken during the days when we were actually doing some cycling! We also wanted to thank you for your support comments and encouragement while we were away.Continue reading “Not such a big bike ride…”

Today is Wednesday 18th March it seems impossible to believe that our flight to Gibraltar was on the 8th March, how much life experience can 2 people pack into 10days! Seriously though 10 days of what was intended to be a 100 day trip, never thought I would be so keen to get home afterContinue reading “Last night in Malaga: hopefully”

We are coming towards another day in Malaga. I think we are getting used to it now! We went down for breakfast to find the room empty but lots of food! For a moment we thought we might be the only guests but it soon filled up and felt more normal. We are only allowedContinue reading “Malaga day 2”

Many of you will know by now that we have sadly decided to come home. In reality we had no choice. 2 days ago we arrived in Lucena, after a long hard day, which I only managed with a lot of support and encouragement from Dave. Diverting inland to avoid busy roads made the cyclingContinue reading “Malaga: Ghost town”

We have arrived in Lucena after 2 hard days in the saddle. Yesterday we rode from Marbella to Alora. 3200 feet of climb! Perhaps the pyrenees have been moved? It was like climbing a col in the French Alps! Some fantastic views of hillside towns and some exhilarating descents. We had aimed to reach AltequeraContinue reading “Spain is hilly”

Yesterday we cycled from Gibraltar to Estepona. The first part of the trip went fine- straightforwardly crossing into Spain and starting to follow the Eurovelo 8 towards Barcelona. We headed inland and some gentle climbs before heading back to the coast road. We joined a dual carriageway which became busier to the point that weContinue reading “Day 2 a change of plan”

The final preparations are over and we have safely arrived in Gibraltar! After a week of goodbyes to friends, family and pets. Not to forget my car, which was sold the day before we left! Bikes were dismantled by Dave, Titan was packed in a cardboard box and 25 metres of bubblewrap (to be recycled!),Continue reading “Gibraltar Arrival!”

In 7 days time we will hopefully be in Gibraltar. Coronavirus permitting! It has been a busy week in many ways; Lesley retired as a GP on Thursday after 28 years with Priory Medical Group so lots of finishing off handing projects over etc.She had 3 leaving do’s with various teams and it has beenContinue reading “1 week to go!”

2 weeks today we will have arrived in Gibraltar! This week we cycled over to Spa cycles, Harrogate to have our bikes serviced. Dave has a Ti- tourer titanium bike known as “Titan”, Lesley has a Spa Wayfarer now named “Dora the Tourer”! Training this week has otherwise been on Zwift as we avoid theContinue reading “2 Weeks to go!”

In 3 weeks all being well we will be in Gibraltar! We booked the hotel last week and will fly out on the 8th March and stay 2 nights before heading North into Spain and joining Eurovelo 8 which runs from Cadiz along the Mediterranean coast of Spain. We are still acquiring the last piecesContinue reading “3 weeks to go!”