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!