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Beautiful biking trip to southern Spain. Spent two days ahead of our group ride in Granada – touring the city and Alhambra. Then met our Trek group – 12 riders and two leaders. I was the only American! Three couples from Australia, two couples from Vancouver, and a solo rider from France (by way of Denver!).

We spent two nights at a beautiful hotel – La Bobadilla. We road two trips from there. Then went on to Ronda for 3 nights. Each day was an exploration from Ronda. This included a climb up Puerto de las Palomas (a Tour de Espana segment).

We enjoyed olive oil tasting at a very modern and progressive facility (LA), wine tasting, a flamenco performance, and lots of wonderful food (I ate tapas whenever I could – my favorite was the roasted baby artichokes). Trek Travel did a wonderful job of logistics and assisting the group. I got to ride an awesome bike – a Domane +.

I finished up with an extra day in Seville – toured the City and the old Jewish Quarter. Overall a great trip – wonderful folks to ride with, perfect weather, and a great place to ride a bike on country roads.

Our first venture with a tour group – went very well. I was probably the youngest in the group. Very good guide with guest speakers and guides on art, architecture, and politics. We started in Barcelona, with a day trip to Montserrat. Then high-speed train to Madrid with a day trip to Toledo.

The highlights of Barcelona were the architecture and medieval/bohemian feel – and the political turmoil was evident and fascinating to be a part of. Madrid was Paris-like cosmopolitan. Wonderful art museums and fine restaurants.

Montserrat was a beautiful day in the hills – Toledo a world heritage site with a fascinating sense of age and an interesting, ancient synagogue/church.

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