San Jamie to Puerto de Bernia
Report by Chris S
Saturday’s ride became manana’s ride. So on a glorious Sunday morning at 10am with a temperature nearing 25 degrees C and blue skies one wheeler set off to tackle Puerta de Bernia.
On the initial climb to Benissa Chris caught up a group of some 20 cyclists who it transpired were English having flown out from Bristol the day before. They were planning to tackle Coll du Rates some 927 metres in height. Managing to breakaway from the peleton Chris sprinted off into the distance leaving them behind.
On arriving at Xalo Chris found the road at the start of the Bernia ascent closed due to a local marathon. With no other way through an officer from the Guardia Civil kindly allowed Chris to pass through the road closure and continue on his way.
Rather than a full ride report a number of photos have been attached to give the flavour of the ride.
Distance 39.95 miles at an average 13.3mph
Total Elevation 1,163m / 3815ft
North Norfolk Wheelers 