Alpujhara.

Daily Stats

Distance 42 kms

Time 2 hours 41 mins

Elevation 966meters

Speed 15.9 kph

Daily Disasters

1. Rain despite 3 apps saying clear sky
2. Saddle issues are ongoing. If the pain wasn’t so bad I would be able to cover more distance

Despite its slightly sleazy feeling I slept OK last night. Made my porridge on the doorstep again. And was ready to leave by about 9.30. I popped in for a coffee.

The sun was shining and I was full of the joys of autumn.  Of course another mountain to climb from the go. There were some steep rises over the climb. Peaking at just over 1300meters over about 10kms. But the views were spectacular and I enjoyed the climb. Reaching the top there was no plaque no signs to signify my achievement just the road stretching ahead. There was once again a set of false summits before the road plunged down.

A Spanish cyclist rode past going the opposite way, wearing shorts much to my surprise. He caught me up on the descent and showed me to a cafe in Ohanes but didn’t stop.

My route had a few rises then dropping down into Fondón and my campsite.  Possibly the most laborious of check-ins with me getting more paper than I usually do.

My saddle issues continue.

Despite 3 apps saying no rain I had just enough time to put my tent up/shower before the heavens opened for a good 40min downpour. Luckily the storm has passed and the sun is back.