Wednesday 13 May 2026
Short after-lunch stroll around Ainsa. What a lovely afternoon 
But that's all for now. So long Spain, hasta luego!
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Lunch in Ainsa. Our fave is closed so guess this place will just have to do 
Very nice sausage, chips & eggs. Nom!
Wednesday 13 May 2026
A closer look at Santuario de Torreciudad. I'll give them this: built in an amazing setting!
Tuesday 12 May 2026
Today's ride: random climbs, deserted roads, more poppy fields, great views & strange but kinda cool religious place.
Monday 11 May 2026
Random Spanish supermarket find. Nice label, but... red wine in a plastic bottle? Think I'll pass!
Monday 11 May 2026
Quick stop in Benabarre. Stroll to the lookout & castle. Streets were very quiet but felt like a nice little place
Monday 11 May 2026
Lunch @ Hostal Portal del Pirineo. Love a simple restaurant with good food & interesting to see the huge BBQ inside!
Sunday 10 May 2026
Delicious lunch @ Camping La Noguera. Bit swish for a campsite cafe, eh? Cheers! 
Sunday 10 May 2026
Past rolling fields of wheat & poppies, Port d'Ager (& the village) & return via Panta de Camarasa. Great loop!
Saturday 9 May 2026
Just passing through, so lunch @ Umai Ramen, Lleida. Nom, nom, nom! 
Friday 8 May 2026
Post ride refreshments... cheers!
Friday 8 May 2026
Today's ride: head inland & climb to Llaberia (what a gem!) before beaut descent & return along the coast.
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Post ride refreshments... giving this one a go. Nice, but think I prefer the original. Cheers!
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Today's ride: Serra d'Espada. Smooth, twisty up & down roads, great views & absolutely deserted. Mind blowing stuff!
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Lunch @ Bali Cafe... in a garden centre, how terribly British! Nice enough, but think we've more authentic food
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Baguet Bicycle Center, Calpe. Impressive display of jerseys and love their bar! Shame it's only 10am
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Morning stroll to say hi to Calpe's flamingos... who aren't pink! Shame most were a bit shy, but still nice to see
Monday 4 May 2026
No tiramisu at restaurant so picked up dessert on the way home. Great bakery in this supermarket - was delicious!
Monday 4 May 2026
Dinner @ Mono Thai, Calpe. Can't remember tasting a better pad see ew. Curry delicious too. Nom, nom, nom!
Monday 4 May 2026
Calpe beach...
Monday 4 May 2026
Pre-dinner wander round Calpe old town.
Monday 4 May 2026
Final morning coffee ride Caple/Moraira return. Cheers guys, been a great few days!
Sunday 3 May 2026
Rooftop vibes & searching for food in Calpe old town. No pics of meal: everyone ravenous & was gone in an instant!
Sunday 3 May 2026
La Vall d'Ebo big day out. Many coffee stops. Obligatory tapas & beer by the beach. Could get used to days like this!
Saturday 2 May 2026
Date night dinner @ Restaurante Tavino. More chipirones, delicious paella & chocolate dessert. Nom, nom, nom!
Saturday 2 May 2026
Final break of the day: tapas & beers by the beach at Moraira. Anyone spot the reoccurring theme? Cheers!
Saturday 2 May 2026
Today's first snack stop @ Granadella beach. Cheesecake so good we all ordered another serve! Nom, nom, nom!
Friday 1 May 2026
Well earned dinner @ Bella Mia: starter devoured before any pics followed by pizza & cheesecake. Hit the spot!
Friday 1 May 2026
Back on the coast for the final break of the day: tapas & beers by the beach at Mascarat. Cheers!
Friday 1 May 2026
Morning break from the Spanish, erm, mist & rain! World's thickest hot chocolate & apple strudel @ Coll de Rates.
Friday 1 May 2026
One of the guys is collecting a rental here (Blanca Bikes, Calpe). Nice spot!
Friday 1 May 2026
Pre-ride breakie @ the campsite. Nom, nom, nom!
Thursday 30 April 2026
That'll do! Shakedown ride in the sun with the CEPC boys. Cheers!
Thursday 30 April 2026
Decathlon Alfafar. Think this is 3rd branch today looking for various goodies & requests. Mission accomplished!
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Dinner by the beach in Purol. Cheers!
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Some time later (very easy motorway driving from France): Hola Pucol! Bit nippy here but at least there's no snow!
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Approaching the Col du Pourtalet (French side)... brrrrrrrrr!
Thursday 23 April 2026
Col du Soulor in full summer kit... and it's still April! Crazy warm today!
Sunday 19 April 2026
Lazy Sunday arvo with friends. Lots of coffee & cake. Lovely ambience overlooking this wildflower meadow
Saturday 18 April 2026
Home from riding to freshly baked cake. Got bit mashed coming out of tin so I have to eat offcuts. Tragic! Nom!
Friday 17 April 2026
Can't beat a cheeky cold one, snacks & some racing after getting home from a decent ride yourself. Cheers!
Thursday 16 April 2026
Lunch at the local bike shop. Nom, nom, nom!
Monday 13 April 2026
Big bike maintenance day. 12 speed conversion, new (to me) brake calipers, paint touch up & more. Oooh... shiny!
Friday 10 April 2026
Lots of brush clearing here recently, some much closer than this large blaze over the valley. #NothingToWorryAbout
Friday 10 April 2026
Misty morning wandering around the garden for some reason.
Tuesday 7 April 2026
Delicious lunch at O Begorra. Nom, nom, nom!
Tuesday 7 April 2026
Just wondering round town in the spring sunshine. Lovely
Tuesday 7 April 2026
Roadworks all over town today so getting a little 'creative' with the parking. Feels like I'm finally integrating!
Saturday 4 April 2026
Today's ride: just another beautiful spring day on local rolling roads.
Thursday 2 April 2026
Lunch with the girls from our French language group... what was I thinking?!? At least there's beer - cheers!
