Jack's World

Moved on to the Sierra Espunia, a huge lump of rock growing up from almost sea level to 1800 metres, the roads are steep and the off road trails are fantastic. (click any picture for a bigger version)

Way back then when it actually got proper cold in winter they had ice houses on the high slopes where they packed snow then used mules to carry it down so the locals could have ice for their mead and tonic. Now four wheel drive turbo mules had not been invented then so the trails had to be of a steady decline, but still had to reach the bottom. This left a legacy of ribbons of amazing singletrack switchbacking down the mountain. Its almost like being in a man made mtb park except they are much better and deserted.

The 1000 plus metre descents can take 4 miles to reach the bottom, and a rarely steep enough that you can't use them to climb back up for another route. Again its so dry and dusty here its criminal, IT HASNT RAINED SINCE CHRISTMAS DAY here.

Fantastic place and I'm struggling to tear myself away from it.   Some more pics, even the roads are mental try 14 haipins in 2 km of perfect tarmac, stop for an orange for refreshment, growing everywhere and ripe, desperately tring to get pictures of myself.