Lanzaventura follow up

Some random thoughts about a 13 day bikepacking ( non camping) trip and equipment etc . Gear Gravel bikepacking with a loaded bike is different than a road trip. You are a pack horse not a race horse. Miles are hard earned and frequently dirty/ mucky. if it’s a...

Lanzaventura day 13

The run back to Arecife. Early start with Coffee and croissant at 8am. Hopped on the 8:30 ferry from Graciosa to Orzola … boy it was very rough. Glad it did t last any longer. 39kph wind and a big sea. Then a bit of smooth straight road to Arrieta boy what a lovely...

Lanzaventura day 12

On La Graciosa, this time instead of rain and a howling gale we only had the howling gale which was much more pleasant. GRACIOSA is a small island off the north coast of Lanzarote. I’ve put the wiki link for anyone interested. There are no paved roads on the island...

Lanzaventura day 11

In which volcanoes and a celeb arrives on the island . Left our delicious hotel in Haria after a delicious breakfast. Paid for the laundry after cashing in some bitcoin. On leaving town quick stop to see the market. Then up hill road and gravel mix . Small diversion...

Lanzaventura day 10

Definitely a rest day ,all our cycling clothes gone to laundry. So doing the tourist thing today in the few clothes we have left 👃. No horrible buffet breakfast today 😍 🥳 Top class. First with a visit to the Cesar Manriques house/ museum. Absolutely stunning...