Rising from my tent into the misty morning clouds I was feeling rather tired after a poor nights sleep. I'd thought I would sleep like a baby after the exertions of yesterday but it seemed that my body had other ideas. After tea and porridge the sun was creeping over

After a day of rest yesterday in the historic town of Telde waiting for thunderstorms that were forecast but never materialised, we were back on the trail by 8am this morning. Today was the big day, climbing Pico de las Nieves or peak of the snows as it translates. It's

It was an early start this morning and we were rewarded with a colourful sky before the sun had even risen. What a way to start a day! Dawn coloursRiding along the sand by the lagoon the sun was shining and it was just us and our bikes following in