Exploring the Ebro Delta along the Costa Daurada
Autumn is upon us and it’s been weird spending it in the Iberian Peninsula. We didn’t see the seasons change like they do in Belgium — temperatures are still warm here and we can still spend our days on beaches and swimming in the Mediterranean. Hey, we’re not complaining! But we’re getting ahead of ourselves here… We decided to drop down to the Costa Dorada recently. The mountains had been incredible, but unfortunately the steep climbs also took their toll. My knees were achy and swollen after all the long climbs. In hindsight, my saddle was probably set a bit too low, creating undue pressure. In the end, we reluctantly decided to bail and descend to the seaside for some flatter riding. ...