I visited southern Spain recently staying with my brother and sister in law near Malaga. Whilst there I had two cycling adventures. They live in the hills around Triana. I borrowed Fitz's bike.
Whilst not hot it was definately warmer than the UK.
I rode twice, both times to the Reservoir La Viñuela. The first was just a tester. I knew the hills were many and steep. They all averaged over 10% with max climbs of close to 20%. The picture above was at the top of the last climb before the descent to the lake. Both ways it hit over 20%.
We later went for a walk around more of the lake. So I planned a second ride, this time intending to go further.
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| Reservoir La Viñuela |
I wasn't disappointed. The weather was great and the views incredible. I took many pictures, I'll just add them all. Enjoy!
There was a campsite with barbeques.
And a stream. I rode through it thinking is was shallow; it wasn't. I got wet feet. They dried very quickly though.
Most of Spain has had a drought for a few years. You are forbidden from using the barbeques. And the lake is at only 7% capacity.
I found this picture online to give you an idea of what it should look like.
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