Well wouldn't you know that just when you expect a fairly easy day you are a bit deceived by the ride profile. "No worries, just 3500 to 4000 feet of climbing." However, most of it took place over 30/40+ km, yes, that's right, over around 22/24 or so miles. That means some very steep grades - I swear I saw a 12 percenter in there and many 8-11's as well.
Now let's just make it a bit more fun and add some seriously narrow Oceanside roads, big trucks, traffic and lots of pedestrians and oh wait, a bit of wind and I think you get the picture. It was a very challenging day.
Redeeming qualities? Once again some spectacular scenery that reminded me of traveling down highway one in California. As we went inland the mountains sported eucalyptus and pine trees and lots of farmland, sheep, horses and cows - love their bells! The higher we climbed the better the views. Of course there were lots of charming villages.
We have all gotten stronger as the days have gone on and even though it was tough it was an achievable day. When we arrived in Leketo, a seaside town, we went straight to the seaport area where there are little cafes and ordered a round of beer for a job well done.
Today we do our last ride to Bilboa and it promises to be very interesting with cycling, a boat trip & likely the train/metro especially if it rains as predicted.
Best clothesline opportunity ever - beamed ceilings!
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