What a difference a day makes. Today was blue skies, 32.5 degrees and a lightish wind (it´s all relative in Lanza!). We were going to tackle the big climbs and the frightening descents as the conditions were good. We started with the Tabayesco right up to the top where the cafe is, a 6km climb. Then we descended fast to Teguise only to climb back up after a burger and a coke for energy. This was followed by a steep descent with hairpin bends with 1,000 ft drops on the other side - it was awesome but would have been impossible the day before. We worked our way up to the highest point, Mirador del Rio and then flew down the other side.
In total we climbed over 5,000 ft in the 4.5 hours we were out and the scenery was breath taking - literally. When I got back I went for a 20 minute run off the bike to the beach and a quick swim in the sea. It´s amazing how much I have learned about bike handling skills in the last five days but I´ve always been told it´s about time in the saddle and miles in your legs.
Tomorrow we will be going for a more leisurely ride and probably a longer run. The the bike will be packed away and Sunday will be spent travelling home. I´m not sure how I will react to the drop in temperature especially when I am next out on a run or the bike. Now for some food - I´m starving!
Friday 9 March 2012
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