Category Archives: Spain

Una vuelta por bici en Extremadura

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Bryan Keith

In the planning stages this bicycle tour went through a number of iterations.  At first we were starting in Agadir to meet Zane and Kurt for some riding in Morocco.  However, Zane flew to Guatemala instead.  Then we were starting … Continue reading →

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The end of Spain: Andorra to Barcelona

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Bryan Keith

Before coming to Spain the place I was most looking forward to visiting was Barcelona.  Everyone seems to rave about the city, sometimes referring to it as “a giant outdoor museum”.  Sadly, of the places we visited in Spain, I … Continue reading →

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Cycling the Pyrenees in March

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Bryan Keith

A little weather research indicates that March may be early for cycling in the Pyrenees.  It’s still ski season, and of course the famous Col du Tourmalet is almost guaranteed to be closed.  Kurt and I were hoping to at least … Continue reading →

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Fairy tale castles in pig country

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Bryan Keith

Before coming to Spain, I didn’t realize what a pig-crazy country it was.  The variety of pork sausages and salami in the markets is quite amazing.  And if you want, you can simply buy a whole cured leg.  There were … Continue reading →

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Treasures near Madrid, or how 100km of cycle touring takes a week

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Bryan Keith

Bicycle touring Spain, finally!  I’ve wanted to go to Spain for years.  I have Kurt to thank for making it happen this year.  When he was in Antalya last fall, he suggested a one-month tour from to Lisbon to Barcelona.  … Continue reading →

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