Following an amazing agro breakfast including brilliant scrambled eggs we filed out of the kitchen to start day six. At the start line David “scratched” his lower ankle...this was closely followed with a few words of frustration. The ride out of the village was paired with the weather treating us to an amazing sunny road. The views at the start were inspiring and energising. Throughout the first leg we encountered undulating roads with spectacular views. Gabriel provided us with a well earned break. His rear tyre was spent.
Riding the second leg gave the group more amazing views across the valleys only to later ride up the big hills to get out. Before the reaching the top of the hill Ewa was fiddled by a bee which entered through her unzipped, inviting cycle top. At the top of the hill was an official Polish viewing site, although I had to look at the symbol five times to realise it was a pair of binoculars and not a heli-pad. Our descent led us straight to lunch, where we had tense moments waiting for our numbered orders to be called. As we waited Gabriel was having a game of chase with the big dog who modelled a ponytail. A few of the group left earlier to stretch a massive lead and this was later smashed by the group that chased them down.
Arek led all the way to the next stop and staying on his tail helped avoid the big rain. On the positive side, hot drinks were a well earned respite. While this stop was relaxing the main sight was a t-shirt that read “A refugee camp in the heart of the city”.
The road ahead gave us more of a relaxing downhill gradient, but this lasted for a tiny bit. The hills continued with an interesting bear sign followed by torrential rain that cut your face on the descents. Wait for it...the sun brought smiles to everyone’s faces. An even bigger smile was seeing the Avis van waiting outside our fabulous hotel situated near Ukraine in the Bieszczady national park in the back end of Poland. See you tomorrow!
Lots of love and care, Prasan your “sore bottom” cycling correspondent
Riding the second leg gave the group more amazing views across the valleys only to later ride up the big hills to get out. Before the reaching the top of the hill Ewa was fiddled by a bee which entered through her unzipped, inviting cycle top. At the top of the hill was an official Polish viewing site, although I had to look at the symbol five times to realise it was a pair of binoculars and not a heli-pad. Our descent led us straight to lunch, where we had tense moments waiting for our numbered orders to be called. As we waited Gabriel was having a game of chase with the big dog who modelled a ponytail. A few of the group left earlier to stretch a massive lead and this was later smashed by the group that chased them down.
Arek led all the way to the next stop and staying on his tail helped avoid the big rain. On the positive side, hot drinks were a well earned respite. While this stop was relaxing the main sight was a t-shirt that read “A refugee camp in the heart of the city”.
The road ahead gave us more of a relaxing downhill gradient, but this lasted for a tiny bit. The hills continued with an interesting bear sign followed by torrential rain that cut your face on the descents. Wait for it...the sun brought smiles to everyone’s faces. An even bigger smile was seeing the Avis van waiting outside our fabulous hotel situated near Ukraine in the Bieszczady national park in the back end of Poland. See you tomorrow!
Lots of love and care, Prasan your “sore bottom” cycling correspondent
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