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Currently writing debut novel & working on sustainable fashion project Somewhere In the Sierras #bikesky #cycling #MTB #books #flamenco #spanishindie #vinyl #rescuedogs #nature #sustainability #GranadaCF

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With only 7 stages and a focus on being greener, it makes sense that races will be clustered like this. As long as it moves around each year, it's not really a problem. And we have L'Angliru!

09.03.2026 20:28 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Almond blossom in front of the Castril river and Sierra de Castril mountains in Granada Spain

Almond blossom in front of the Castril river and Sierra de Castril mountains in Granada Spain

Favourite time of year to ride, when the first almond and cherry blossom arrives

28.02.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well this looks promising. Bravo Kristo!

20.02.2026 11:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome work and very exciting! Can't wait to see more.

20.02.2026 11:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Such a tease

20.02.2026 10:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Islamic tile art at the Alhambra in Granada

Islamic tile art at the Alhambra in Granada

You mean the 1290s right? πŸ™‚

20.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Tile petterns at the Alhambra in Granada

Tile petterns at the Alhambra in Granada

Inspired by the Islamic tile patterns at the Alhambra

20.02.2026 09:57 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Was literally just writing about this this morning as it features in the novel I'm writing. Specifically, the refugees that were sent inland after arriving in Almeria city.

07.02.2026 16:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚

04.02.2026 14:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No, absolutely not interested in TikTokers hunting pro cyclists for clicks.

27.01.2026 11:18 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Do it!

15.01.2026 14:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have lived here 12 years (previously in the city but in the campo now). Let me know if you need info or anything!

15.01.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
View of mountain bike trail in Granada province of Spain with mountains and a lake.

View of mountain bike trail in Granada province of Spain with mountains and a lake.

View of lake on mountain bike trail with Sierra Nevada in the distance,

View of lake on mountain bike trail with Sierra Nevada in the distance,

Today's mountain bike terrain! #Granada #Spain #MTB
#cycling

15.01.2026 13:48 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As a resident of Granada I'm super excited for this!

17.12.2025 20:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

No

10.11.2025 14:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Enjoy the calluses, they ease off after a while! I switched to predominantly playing flamenco guitar a few years back and it's been a fun journey.

24.10.2025 11:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Don't go. Be honest as to why. Getting yourself in a situation you don't want to be in is far worse than just saying no. Your neighbour will get over it.

09.10.2025 12:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Hardtail mountain bike after a clean

Hardtail mountain bike after a clean

Hardtail mountain bike after a clean

Hardtail mountain bike after a clean

Happy hardtail! Quick clean up before this morning's trail #cyclingbluesky #mtb

03.10.2025 10:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's a start

24.09.2025 14:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

IPT as we know it are toast

24.09.2025 11:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Stop genocide protests featuring Palestine flags at La Vuelta a EspaΓ±a pro cycling race

Stop genocide protests featuring Palestine flags at La Vuelta a EspaΓ±a pro cycling race

Since Vuelta protests:
πŸ—£οΈVuelta discussed on Hollywood red carpet
❌ O Gran Camiño say no IPT
❌ Gran Canaria (Vuelta) say no IPT
❌ Barcelona (TDF) say no IPT
❌ Factor say no IPT
❌ Spain World Cup boycott
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ (not directly related) UK, Canada, Aus & France recognise Palestine state

βœ… Protest works

22.09.2025 20:25 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And the TDF starts in Spain next year!

15.09.2025 17:06 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Impressive growth from the two Swiss teams πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­. At current rate, both on course to be World Tour teams in 3 years #procycling

Tudor Pro: 2.766 ('23) + 5.753 ('24) + 7.834 ('25) = 16.353
Q36.5 Pro: 3.398 ('23) + 3.604 ('24) + 7.090 ('25) = 14.091

15.09.2025 13:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Celta de Vigo's Borja Iglesias on #LaVuelta:

"I'm surprised more importance is given to the cancellation of a sport event than to a genocide... you have to know when to stop, to demand what is an obligation: human rights & respect. Any opportunity is good to try to make this world a better place"

15.09.2025 09:17 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No es una guerra,
es un genocidio πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ

14.09.2025 17:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Que viva la lucha del pueblo Palestino! πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ

14.09.2025 17:40 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone in the top GC position or jerseys would just stick on the wheel of the other guy, it wouldn't work. There would be no excitement. Instead, the sprinters get to battle it out in the city.

14.09.2025 16:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I know, I live here, she is despicable

14.09.2025 15:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's a flat stage predominantly for the sprinters, no GC riders will be allowed in a breakaway. Have you watched this before?

14.09.2025 15:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

There's a stage to be won

14.09.2025 15:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0