Flat and Straight

The alarm went at 5.30. And i was out and riding at 6.45. I always guestinate an hour. I had coffee and porridge, that seems ok for me.

Especially in southern european countries just before sunrise and well really till 10 is the cyclists dream. Nearly nothing on the roads, for me, so far, the cars have given me a wide bearth. Seldom more than shorts and short sleeved jersey needed. The moon slowly dipping but the stars still out and gradually giving way to the sun.

Today the road was nearly flat and i charged along at a good lick. I was a littke worried as the first three towns i passed through i saw not a soul. But at the 4th town a cafe was open and next door a bakery, i gorged myself from both shops.

I had a cut of pork that was on display in one cafe, so delicious.

I had not really been concentrating on time or distance just enjoying the ride so when i saw a sign saying 30kms to the campsite i had decided upon, i was very surprised. Luckily i came to a town with an open supermarket i popped in and got supplies.

My front tire was losing a little air so i replaced a little tubeless fluid pumped it up. It lasted the 80mins to the campsite, let’s hope it lasts tomorrow.