And then - more gravel tracks. I started off doing 20 mph, a bit taken aback. Within 15 minutes I was doing 45 mph, overtaking cars and buses. The confidence this bike inspires is just awe inspiring.
Wow that desert scape looks fantastic. Mind 37c is definitely on the hot side to be on a bike. How did the bike cope with the temperatures, I guess the fans were working overtime.
Yes you earnt your beer that day fellah! Prob too late but if you’re having another night in Lleida there is a bar next to the hilltop cathedral with good views over the city, great at night when it’s lit up
When we drive to Zaragoza there’s a stretch like that where it feels like you’re on Mars. Made a lot of spaghetti westerns there, although strictly speaking maybe they should have been paella westerns…
No way I’d get it back up on my own. After 1,5 hours of ringing services I knew they were useless. Fortunately I then recalled I’d seen some cars about a mile back. Walked there in 37C and discovered there was a pig farm, people there surely? After 15 minutes of shouting ( all gates were shut) a chap came out. I said bon dia and showed him the photo of bike down, and said impossible for me to lift on my own. Whithin 10 minutes bike was upright, and he stayed with me until all panniers were back on. Then said I should ride into town (big word) to the bar and recuperate… Good man, would not take any money either.
Pity about you dropping the bike I can certainly relate to that. Fortunately you didn’t hurt yourself, unlike my event.
Was there any significant damage?
Glad bike is OK. And here was me thinking that those gravel tracks on the previous day’s ride didn’t look too bad and I might try a few miles there on my bike if I end up that way in search of good weather…
Now that it’s all safely locked in history, with no significant consequences… this event will always add great colour to your stories and recollections of biking to your mates (us etc) glad you’re ok to tell the tale. So raise a glass of the cool looking beer in our direction tonight…
Last night I met two Americans who are touring Spain on rentals. Having had a meal together we decided to do a ride-out today.
Not many pictures as these guys don’t stop!
