I got up thought it was 6… it was 7, then i faffed a bit. Got outside, leaving the A/C is like opening an oven and carrying a 27kg box i was sweating in seconds. But an hour later the bike was ready. Then i faffed a bit more. Cruised to Manoli’s for 2 coffees and Tostadas y tomates, oh the joy, my favourite but i forgot to ask for garlic but delicious all the same.
Straight through the center of Malaga to the coast
I thought this bike path should be good. But steps 🤦
I moved to the road. More cars, of course, but I can ride. I popped into a bike shop to pump up my tyres, you know I’m obsessed by the exact pressure, but found they were perfect. Rode away, discovered a nut missing from the mini rack, returned to bike shop, they had a nut. Left the shop discovered the front tyre had gone down a bit, too embaressed to go back to the shop so pumped stsnding in the blazing sun.
The road turned inland and time ticked past 1 o’clock the temperature was so high. I drink, each time i stop i physicslly cannot put any more fluid into my distended stomach.
In the house in Glasgow there is some factor 30 which i left as i thought it too low. I’m real happy i bought the factor 50 at the airport. I just smother it all over. I may have to do under my shirt as well just in case
I knew the road would go up, i am way under prepared, regularly i have to get off and walk, (blisters on both heels now) the combination of the gradient and the heat. I did stop and lie under a tree to sleep, when i got up i noticed it was 5.30, where had the day gone. Twice I stopped at fountains and soaked shirt/gloves/helmet and self.
I knew as soon as i started to walk that i wouldn’t make my proposed campsite. Then when i went into a section of off road i was fully done for. At thet point i started to search for a camp spot. I searched a few places but everywhere is so sloping. Eventually i found a spot at about 8, a bit close to the road and a bit visable, but flat.
Bit of food, more water and lie down. Pretty sure i won’t have to use the sleeping bag. Finally 9.30 its cooling down.
A Couple of Days Ride Outta....... 