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Day 6: Madrid
Distance: 20km, Start: Madrid, End: Madrid The only travelling today was from my hotel to the centre of Madrid and back. I spent most of the morning in Parque del Retiro which is a massive 19th century park with a big boating lake, a crystal palace and a…
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Day 5: Through the Heart of Spain
Distance: 450km, Start Pamplona, Spain, End: Madrid, Spain This morning I thought I left in good time but i didn’t realise until later the clocks had gone forward so I lost an hour. Initially I set my Satnav to Salamanca avoiding motorways, my intention was to go via…
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Day 4: Vinyards to Mountains
Distance: 340km, Start: Bordeaux, France, End: Pamplona, Spain Yesterday after leaving the ferry I forgot the bike maintenance checks so last night I wrote a check list. The people looking through the dining area window seemed impressed as they watched me going through the list, checking fluids, adjusting…
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Day 3: A big push South through France
Distance: 640km, Start: Caens, France, End: Bordeaux, France. I had a massive push today to get through France and down to the warmer weather. A big thank you to all the people I met today on the boat and at service areas who stopped to chat and wish…
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Day 2: Isle of Wight and ferry to France
Distance: 40km, Start Southampton, end Porstmouth. I had a great day today with Amy and the boys. We took the ferry from Southampton to the Isle of Wight and back. This afternoon we went to my daughter Gemmas house and had a great time with my grandson Timothy…
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Day 1: The Journey Begins
Start: West Wales, End: Southampton, Distance: 240 miles. One refuel: ┬ú17.41 After a year of planning I am finally on my way to Cape Town. The journey was mostly along motorways and the weather was kind to me with no rain. The bike was a little twitchy at…