Along the Road… Malaga to Granada to Malaga
Malaga to Nerja (Mar. 18, 2018 / 50.1 km / 340 m / LINK TO ROUTE) After one last visit with Elena, Zoran and Rocco at a beachside restaurant, we said goodbye and cycled off along the coast towards Nerja. Nerja … Read More
Gear Up for a Western European Cycling Journey
I think it is about time to talk a little about the gear that we have with us… what did we feel we needed to complete (or at least start) a trip like this. First and foremost are the bikes. … Read More
Along the Road… Vila Nova to Malaga
Vila Nova to Sagres – A long long long ride! (Feb. 21, 2018 / 105.5 km / 919 m / LINK TO ROUTE) After our farm experience we were happy to be in the saddle once again and as we … Read More
“Work Away” Experience
Inspired by friends (young friends) who have travelled this way, I have always wanted to give it a try as I believe it is a great way to become immersed in local culture and community. So on the second day … Read More
Along the road… Evora to Vila Nova de Mifontes
We woke up to sun and by the time we finished our breakfast and were loading up the bikes, it was warm enough to done some short sleeves; the first time since we arrived. After a fair bit of deliberation … Read More
Evora: A Medieval City
So this city is pretty famous in Portugal because it is one of the country’s most beautifully preserved medieval towns and although touristy, except in February and in cool weather, it is a wonderful place to explore. It is completely … Read More
Along the Road… Lisbon to Evora
Lisbon to Sintra (February 2, 2018 / 47.04km / 656m / Link to Route) Our first day of riding took us from Lisbon to Sintra, a small tourist town known for its forests and castles. We began by wobbling down … Read More
Prepping for Portugal
The first item of business is to point out that what follows is a description of how I got ready for our cycle trip in Portugal. It is clearly my process, not Mary’s process. Mary’s idea of prepping for such … Read More