Category: Tours
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Angliru Looms
I’ve just watched the Pamplona bull run live. I suddenly feel less stupid for slowly cycling up a mountain. The plan today is to have gentle downhill ride for 25k then drop off the bags and rack then head up the Alto de l’Angliru. The Angliru is the reason I’m in this part of Spain.…
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Puerto de Pajares – 1378m
This is a really stinking spot, and when I start going downhill I’ll be in Asturias. Feeling quite emotional – I’ve been chasing my tail these just few days and today is as easy as I want it to be now I’m over the climb. Days like today is what I’ve been envisaging and planning…
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On towards the Angrilu
Easy day today. Unless I decide to add a climb at the end. Spinning along… Posted from La Robla, Llanos de Alba, Spain:
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Stage 4 in to León
The aim today was to get in to León in time for Spanish lunch with Ruth. Two small climbs and one long one, then the glory run of about 70km mostly downhill. I left 20 minutes after when I intended (took a long time to get going) and arrived 20 minutes late! It was sunny…
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Puerto de Ancares (Day 3)
I didn’t write about this because it was nearly 10h of pedalling and 3500m of climbing (both are a lot for those not in the know). It was a very dam start with a weird detour through a farmyard according to the route. By then end of the day I had pedalled through a couple…
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Arrival in León
Mum’s goddaughter lives in León and I’ve known her all my life on and off. It was fabulous to arrive here to a warm welcome. Posted from León, Mercado, Spain:
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2nd bump done, big bump to come
Two little climbs done in the race to Leon for lunch. Quite cold this morning. Was tired, late and busy last night so didn’t have time to report back. It was a long day with a little walking uphill but all was good. Posted from Spain:
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Bottom of the climb
The rain has let off for now and I’ve stopped for a snack. Breakfast was doughnuts I’d bought from the service station the night before. I also bought light snacks though I’d love some fruit right now. Posted from Navia de Suarna, Spain: