Ride report by Chris S
San Jamie to Calpe – Saturday 31 January and San Jamie to Denia – Sunday 1 February 2026
Due to poor weather including rain and gale force winds and other commitments there has sadly been a lack of cycling on the agenda. However, Chris managed two successive rides on Saturday and Sunday.
The first ride on Saturday was postponed until mid-afternoon due to the extremely strong winds. However noting that there were other riders out who were managing to stay upright (they were all however much younger and fitter) Chris decided to venture out for a shorter than usual ride.
The outward leg along the very scenic coastal road was blasted by intermittent strong winds as the road twisted and dived around the coast. Despite this an average speed of just under 17mph was achieved. Thinking that the return ride would be easier with a tail wind Chris was sadly mistaken and found an even stronger head wind on parts of the route. Notwithstanding this the overall average speed was 15.46 mph with a total ascent of 352 metres over 15.76 miles.
With the weather much improved on Sunday, Chris ventured out again to do a 50 mile loop passing through Benissa, Lliber, Xalo, Acalai, Orba, Ondara with a quick stop at Denia for a photo.
This was then followed by a long climb and a fast descent into Xavier before climbing again up to Benitchell dropping down into Moraira and the final 100 metre climb back up to San Jamie.
Overall a good but exhausting ride with lots of local cyclists/clubs out setting a fast pace to try and keep up with!
Distance 49.59 miles
Average Speed 14.61
Total Ascent 1081 metres
North Norfolk Wheelers 