Saturday, 30 January 2010

Sierra Bermeja Conquered!


Someone told me that that Pyrenees were a bit hilly. So I decided I should go out and see if I can manage a hill. Overlooking Estepona is the Sierra Bermaja. It looms 1400meters above sea level. So I figured that'd be a good starting point and I'd give it a try.

By browsing through forums and stuff, it seems that it could be a good idea to change the montain bike tyres for thinner road tyres. Less bobbly bits on the tyre means less friction on the road giving an easier ride. So I figured why not and went and got some new tyres and inner tubes. Fitted them to the bike (with difficulty) and set off!

I managed to the top of Sierra Bermaja without any problem! It was actually easier than I thought. Its a 20km (12 mile) climb up to 1400 metres (4600 feet). The views from up there are amazing. What I hadn't prepared for was such a huge drop in temperature and an icy wind. I literally couldnt feel my fingers. I didn't stay up there long as I wanted to as fast as possible get back down to a lower, warmer altitude! I think I'm going to do my Gibraltar to Yorkshire trip in September now. The UK will be freezing come end of October! So err no thanks! Id rather be warmer!



Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Gibraltar to Yorkshire Charity Ride

Amateur cyclist, Andrew Fitzgerald cycled solo 2500km from Gibraltar to Yorkshire. He started on 4th September 2010 and spent 23 days on the road. He did this for the Gibraltar Society of Cancer Relief and the Jane Tomlinson Cancer appeal raising £3,250 in total!

He was welcomed back home by friends, family and Mike Tomlinson.



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