Hola from the South of Spain!

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Hi all,

I've recently re-taken up cycling a few months ago. I got myself the Decathlon Rockrider 5.3. Really just as a starter, and also to help me discover exactly where and what I like to do cycling. I went for an MTB mainly because I like to get off road as well as doing some longer distance cycling. I didnt want to spend too much on the offset.

I live down on the Costa Del Sol in Spain, near to Gibraltar. And as such I have a playground of mountains and tracks at my disposal once I head in land.

I've just started out really, but I'm finding myself managing to pull of some mileage pretty easilly. I usually only get time to head out once a week, and had a months stop over Christmas. On Saturday I cycled from the town of San Pedro up to Ronda and back. Clocked 102km. Not too bad at all.

I'm really getting into the idea of touring and doing some serious distance. So Im looking at getting a touring bike in the future. And then hopefuilly next year, becoming good enough to cycle from Gibraltar up to my home town in South Yorkshire where I'm originally from. I'm really really geared up to do this and very excited about it. I will of course do it for charity. But I want to accomplish something. A major challenge. So should be all good. I'll lurke about a bit. Im still very much a beginner though.

Cheers
 
Hola,

Sounds a good trip.

Good luck and keep posting your progress
 
Hi, thanks for that. I'm going to cycle up the rock of Gibraltar this weekend. Should be a good trip. A good test of strength. its 426m high and steep. Its in preperation for climbing Sierra Bermeja mountain just north of Estepona which is 1449m ;)

If anyone is interested. I have pictures of my last 102km ride from San Pedro to Ronda ride here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=138159&id=509134644&l=bc0124046f (you dont need an account to see them)
 

bauldbairn

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Welcome to the CC Forum - I believe one of our more senior posters(Mr Paul,I think) has a Decathalon bike like yours, so your in good company.

Good luck with the touring. :laugh:
 

BigonaBianchi

Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
Hola Que tal?

Wow..that was close to my old stomping ground..used to live at mijas costa and had to go to Gib each month to get paid! Rhonda is nice..have you been up to Arcos de la Frontera? Its beautiful.
 
Hola Bigona, I havent been to Arcos de La frontera yet. Ive been to Castellar. I must take a visit there! Sadly I have to go to Gibraltar every day to get paid, but I dont live as far away from it as Mijas Costa. So its not too bad ;) hehe.
 
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