Preparation Continues

I am continuing to work on lodging and maps as we are about 13 days from departure.đŹđđŽđŽâïžâ€ïž
I am continuing to work on lodging and maps as we are about 13 days from departure.đŹđđŽđŽâïžâ€ïž
The bikes are out of our hands until Barcelona. Huge thanks to Doug for assisting in the drop-off and future pick-up from Chicago. Said goodbye to Sebastian & MK last night.
All went smoothly with the flight and pick -up from our amazing Warmshower host Abraham. A swim in the ocean and some traditional paella for lunch, was followed by a well needed siesta (only 22LĂ€s mer
Abraham gave us great advice to take a 12 mile ride to a quiet beach. We got in the ocean for a soak and loved being pushed toward the beach by the big waves. The bikes are ready for our first dayLĂ€s mer
Abraham led us through Barcelona (PERFECTO!) we enjoyed riding along the coast. Took a nice “bath” at Cala Roca Grossa. A perfect day in Catalunya. Now at the Hotel Continental, and going to walkLĂ€s mer
68 miles 4,072 ft. Amazing riding along the coast today. Some treacherous off road riding to magnificent views of the sea and Far del Cap de Tossa. A bit of trouble getting in our AirBnB, but eveningLĂ€s mer
~75 miles and ~6900 ft. Argelès-sur-Mer, France. đ«đ· One of our toughest days yet in our fourth European trip. We brought it on ourselves by trying to get to an old 13th century watchtower. TheLĂ€s mer
74 miles/1860 ft. Béziers, France Hotel la Prison. A beautiful day with a bit of headwind. The prison was a super cool surprise for Lisa.
62 miles / 1260 ft. Montpellier, France. A beautiful morning, followed by sickness in the afternoon. I’m not sure if it was something I ate or dehydration (most likely, the uncooked shellfishđ€ź).LĂ€s mer
Too sick to move in the morning. Our Airbnb hosts were kind enough to let us stay way after check out, and help us book a train to Arles. Lisa has been my hero! It was a short ride to catch the trainLĂ€s mer
ResenÀrLooks like an amazing trip
Have a great trip! Looks awesome! [Kelly Ruddick]
Hope you're on the plane heading for Spain. Have a great time!!! [Marge Garlow]
Awesome organizing! You guys are brilliant! [Martha Gordon]