First Ride Day

Last night was paella night prepared by the hotel owner. The pictures say it all.

They have assigned seating for the morning and evening meals. We have been seated at the kids table! They are British, very cute and here, presumably, with their cycling parent(s). This is the last day of their holiday so we’ll see who we have tonight.

Today’s ride was 55 km with 700 m of climbing. Despite being a little hot it was beautiful. We are not so used to the climbing, but it was doable. We plan to stay with the same level ride tomorrow. One thing that convinced us to stay was that as the lower level ride today came to the half-way coffee stop behind us they walked the hill up to the stop and were using platform pedals. I know that sounds a little elitist, but it’s too hot to be out there longer.

Views from the ride (bottom is onion seed, not poppy!)

A view from our room

Dinner tonight is a welcome to the newcomers. The hotel routine is aimed at Saturday to Saturday stays. 

Mike