It took a few days before I realized that this sign means "switchbacks."
After loading up our bikes with panniers, handlebar bags, extra water and other luggage, it felt a bit wobbly to have so much extra weight on the bike. We headed towards Pamplona and the climbing started. Up, up, up 6 to 10 percent grade switchbacks. At the peak people had spray painted "Respect the Mountain," in Spanish of course, but no translation was needed. The warning was very much appreciated, and I rode conservatively down the mountain, braking hard to keep my luggage laden bike from going over the cliff or into the oncoming traffic coming up the mountain, showing the mountain all the respect I could.
No comments:
Post a Comment