It's nice to see the signs of Spring. I admire your dedication to your
sport and your good health.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
On 2/19/2017 10:18 AM, Nathan Wajsman wrote:
Today I did one of my tougher Sunday rides, climbing from sea level to the
Puerto de la Carrasqueta, a mountain pass at 1020 m altitude. The fact that
there was a strong headwind during the last 4-5 km of the climb did not make it
easier. But it was a good 77 km ride, and I was rewarded with some pretty signs
of spring.
First, a carpet of pretty blue flowers along the road to Jijona. This is a
gentle, long climb, taking me from sea level to about 500 m after 26 km:
http://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-knj5Q2f/A
Then once past Jijona, the real climb starts, 13 km constant uphill. But the
road is good and the almond trees are blooming right now:
http://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-tmDMTdD/A
These were both taken on the way up; as the day wore on, the weather got better
and by the time I got home at lunchtime, it was blue sky and sunshine.
For those interested in the cycling itself, here is the ride:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1581236441
Cheers,
Nathan
Nathan Wajsman
Alicante, Spain
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YNWA
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