The day started out dry with thunder storms forecast for 1400. Energy levels quite low this morning as only managed to grab a sandwich from a corner store. Most places do not star taking food orders until 2130 in this small town. This has been a long standing frustration for me as when I get in from a ride, I prefer to be at the table and eating by 2000. Eating close to midnight is not healthy. I am absolutely baffled why it needs to be this way in Spain.
The knock on effect for the next day from lack of food is quite significant.
Some pictures from today.
Small village I was passing through. Road surface was not great and of course this makes it difficult for a tired rider. But after 10KM I am onto smoother roads.
The low energy feeling is made a bit worse when most of the ride is up hill for the first two hours. Just to the north of Piedhahita, I am about to start the main decent. Normally a stunning view but due to weather, it was a bit grey.
And
And jut to my right on the way down, there is a storm. Just missed me!
I found an amazing rural hotel for the night. Food served at 2000 but not in sufficient quantity for the energy I need for the next day.
