"The bike I'm borrowing is much lighter than my own, with tyres twice the width, and drop handlebars splayed out to the sides for extra control. The gearing goes much lower than I am used to, meaning even the steepest slopes should be eventually surmountable."
"We breeze across the arid terrain, and past the derelict film set that played the town of Flagstone in Once Upon a Time in the West. The dramatic empty landscape has drawn countless location scouts."
A novice cyclist joins a group of experienced gravel bikers for a four-day tour in Andalucia. The group consists of medical professionals, all fit and well-trained. The cyclist feels out of place and apprehensive about the demanding itinerary, which includes 60km of biking daily with significant elevation changes. The borrowed bike is lighter and designed for gravel riding. The first ride takes them through the Sierra de Baza national park on a firm, stony road, showcasing the stark beauty of the landscape.
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