XTreme Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 With temperatures around 15c and not a cloud in the sky....I decided to go and explore the Sierra De Castril natural park in the province of Granada, Spain! It starts about 30 miles from where I live, and once you get into the natural park itself, it's all dirt tracks and gravel around the network of lakes. I would estimate you could go for about 40 miles into it....and not see a soul. The views in the mountains are amazing! Then as I got further into the park I could see the lakes... Nice backdrop for the XT.... These seem to go for miles, breaking off into small rivers and streams... After about 15 miles of this I had no idea where I was. Then I came across a sign....it said "You are here". Unfortunately it didn't say where "here" actually was....but at least I could see that the only way out was the way I came in! So it was turn round and head back.....but as usual, I got caught up in a load of farm animals! Eventually I got back on the main road....if you can call it that. Spotted a load of old caves in the mountainside too! And then into Castril itself....which is mainly cobblestone streets. Desperately needed a coffee by this time! And then back home! And to give you an idea of the volume of traffic here....I was out for 3 hours, did about 80 miles, and I only had to overtake one car! It's great....where I live, whether it's road or trail....you have complete freedom! So....how are things in Britain these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BULLDOG Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 You a one lucky git to be in a place so nice. Here in Burgundy the weather wasn't that good so I decided to strip my bike down in preperation for a complete engine rebuild and a new paint job. Unfortunately I don't have a garage so i had to get it into my cellar. The worse thing was that this afternoon the sun came out and all I could hear was the beautiful sound of bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendo phil Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I watched the weekend going by through a drizzle of wind and rain, I went to the garage and looked at my bikes (Im sure they were turning blue with the cold). I even got as far as putting my boots and trousers on, but then it started to lash dwon with the kind of downpour that usually only thousands of dollars of holywood special effects can create. I went down to the bike shop to find it full of accountants and lawyers all drapped over the latest Ducati - this made me more depressed (and a little bit ashamed to be a biker when I saw the fashion twats that are now buying bikes). I am off to buy some waterproof boots, s0 - how much does a ferry ticket to the continent cost these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderass Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Not fair, not fair, not fair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 I can do you guys a deal on a house over here you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tomg Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 my weekend was spent revising for my exams looking out the window a it pissed it down. rub it in why don't ya!!! however im still riding my hornet day in day out in all kinds of weather so i think im doing pretty wel. my tyres aren't but hey who gives a sh!t. did i happen to mention you barstad pete !!!!! god the look fenomenal views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamman06 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Wooooooooooooooooooh Bloody lovely jammy what will £100 get me . I'm skint after crimbo and wastin me sons yz250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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