Thursday, July 27, 2006

GR10 again!

Climbed up Abantos to meet Miguel half way with his car, which we parked at the top of the road, and cycled to the ridge. Followed the same route to the Refugio de Naranjera, but continued to climb the next 2 peaks. Pretty hard going on rock, loose stones and sand. Miguel climbs well - I need to learn more control. When he turns on the rear suspension there is no stopping him. Very staisfying climb to Cerro de Salamanca which is nearly at the Alto de Leon pass from Madrid to Segovia. Definetely need to do it in reverse, with the final descent to La Jarosa. Got to the top just before 9, so took the road down and a long climb back to the car, rewarded with a fabulous sunset at the end.

Sunset Sierra de Guadarrama

17 photos on Flickr

Cecelio from the bike club sent me a link to photos that Jesus Ruiz took on last Saturday's ride.
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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hi James,

I was quite surprised that this 'guiri' was climbing so well, but after reading your blog, with entries every day of daily routes!, I understand how. Anyway, I'm still surprised you go down so fast over the stones and rocks, as if falling down is for the mortal, and not for you.

If you're still here around 11 of August I could show you some nice routes over there, different from the all too well known climb to Abantos.

Hans (the other guiri)

11:20 am

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