Trainingslager Alcañices - day 8

The best view is mostly from the top of a mountain, and riding down the hill is anytime funny. But the the bad thing is, that after an awesome downhill it leads at the end to a torture called uphill.

But from the beginning... Today I decided to do a longer ride over flowing trails, scenic views and some climbs. I left home in direction Rabanales, but instead of going the the direct way over the road, I took the pilgrims trail to Santiago de Compostella. It is part of the Ruta de la Plata, coming from the very south of Spain along the Portuguese boarder. Riding it was very funny, because it has some steps and jumps and a few technical parts. 

After passing Rabanales I went north to a, for me completely unknown area. I've had some nice views up to Sierra de la Culebra. 

Love this region, because you have really the imagination that time stands still. After about 30 km, enjoying this awesome area I crossed the road at San Vitero heading up to a little village, called El Poyo. It is located at an altitude of about 900 m. After it, the road leads directly down to 650 m. 

Flying downhill is funny, but it converts immediately to a giant climb of 300m uphill. And that wasn't really funny. After crossing another village, didn't remember the name, I sat down for a short pick nick. 

Means, eating the second of my two snickers and terminating my water bottle. After this, I turned back home, crossing Tola.