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Re: [OM] Nathan's PAD 19/2/2017: spring in the mountains on two wheels

Subject: Re: [OM] Nathan's PAD 19/2/2017: spring in the mountains on two wheels
From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2017 10:42:51 -0600
It's nice to see the signs of Spring. I admire your dedication to your sport and your good health.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 2/19/2017 10:18 AM, Nathan Wajsman wrote:
Today I did one of my tougher Sunday rides, climbing from sea level to the 
Puerto de la Carrasqueta, a mountain pass at 1020 m altitude. The fact that 
there was a strong headwind during the last 4-5 km of the climb did not make it 
easier. But it was a good 77 km ride, and I was rewarded with some pretty signs 
of spring.

First, a carpet of pretty blue flowers along the road to Jijona. This is a 
gentle, long climb, taking me from sea level to about 500 m after 26 km:
http://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-knj5Q2f/A

Then once past Jijona, the real climb starts, 13 km constant uphill. But the 
road is good and the almond trees are blooming right now:
http://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-tmDMTdD/A

These were both taken on the way up; as the day wore on, the weather got better 
and by the time I got home at lunchtime, it was blue sky and sunshine.

For those interested in the cycling itself, here is the ride:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1581236441

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
Alicante, Spain
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