Day 7 - 4th March
Latest Update: Patatas fritas and chorizo for lunch, no tapas yet but there is still plenty of time! On target for at least Cordoba today even though after 6 days on the bike, I'm really feeling the mileage!
Have had the first problem with the bike - whilst setting my top speed, a whopping 60 mph - I got a puncture. No dramas though, just swapped out the wheel and back on for more mileage. Considering I've travelled over 1,100 miles, it's amazing that I haven't had more trouble. It's fair to say I am growing very attached to the bike.
It's a lovely sunny day again as we get into Andalucia. I would hate to think what it would be like to do this challenge in the middle of Summer. Even now, in early Spring, the landscape's very dry, I have been past olive groves this morning - starting to feel very Mediterranean! I have been joined for a ride from Simon Ainslie from Nokia, which is great to give me company and keep me powering on...
I am feeling really positive, my adrenalin has been given a boost by focusing on the home straight! Not long now!
Previous Update:I'm on my way to Cordoba. Hoping today's route will be as beautiful as yesterday. Jadraque was particularly attractive. After a big climb up a winding road, I was rewarded with the sight of a magnificent castle. I'm more tired because of the challenging terrain and the fact I'm now seven days into the challenge. So little things, like seeing that great castle, are really refreshing me.
Not much longer left on the bike, probably another day or so - depending on the conditions. I'm starting to look forward to the swim which is likely to be either Thursday or Friday.
