Spanish pyrenees (west to east)

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jonjoe 01 Nov 14:13  

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I've been cycling for over 50 years but have only recently got interested in longer trips
and have managed the Trans pennine trail, Sheffield to Bristol and ipswich to Lincoln so
far (with paniers), all 200+ miles.

I want to try riding the length of the pyrenees preferably or mostly on the Spanish side
next summer;I am not after following any of the race routes as a rule but I enjoy a bit
of a challenge so suspect the nursery slopes of the Pyrenees will be a good compromise.
The fact I can find no references for such a ride on the web (apart from short sections) is
probably not good news (ie crap route).

Any advice welcome. If this one doesn't end in tears I might well go for something a bit more
ambitious; New York to Tierra del fuego anyone???

susana_oro 16 Nov 18:58  

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The Sports Association Tarifa Estaca de Bares is preparing the first cycling Event From south to north of the Iberica Peninsula. This might be a challenge, as we are covering 1235 km in 8 days. You can Visit our web site at: www.tarifaestacadebares.es


skiad1 10 Dec 00:22  

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My Profile 		Having spent some time on both sides of this mountain range, and depending on what time of the year you're riding, the only 'major' difference I found was in finding campsites. They're ten a penny in France but much more difficult to find on the Spanish side(that was perhaps just my experience though.....). In July, the temperature is generally more cyclist friendly En France......