Malaga Day 6

Day 6

Adam arrived to join the team last night, after his business convention in Barcelona.

No time was wasted and he along with the other three rode off nice and early into the hills. It was a long hard morning with some very steep climbs. I supported from the van, but knew at some point Marco would allow me to join in.

The team rode for around three hours and stopped for a brief break high up in the mountains. They had done around 80 km at this point.

Adam now some four days behind the others, needed to get some some serious climbing in and the decision was made to split the four into two pairs. He and Dan were to continue climbing and Paul and Karl would race back to the camp. Not too much climbing in store for the latter pair, so I had the option to join them. Jumping at the chance, I kitted up and we left.

A lovely ride for me of around 62km, which was completed as usual at a fast pace. These were beautiful roads, a joy to ride on and some fantastic scenery as well... that is if you can look up and focus on any of it!

Okay, almost back to the complex and the usual 10km super race. This time (my 3rd or 4th) I knew the route, I knew the plan, I knew what to expect........ and yes they beasted me again. I did stay with them all the way though.

And I loved every minute of it.

Bye for now.