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Jugama · 10-19-2012, 12:48 PM

I couldn't say that I ride a lot lately, except for my short daily ride to work. Even our summer trip was in our car. But on 6-7 Oct., we headed for Segura de la Sierra, a little town on a hill side, with a castle on top of it, and took a ride in the surrounding mountains, then back home on Sunday; 560 km in all.
On Saturday morning we went through the biggest random police checkpoint on the motorway i've seen in my whole life! They had everything: about 20 Leo, dogs, gunmen pointing at the vehicles, pandas across the road... Everything was allright with us, and the young officer almost apologized, but the sargent pointed at us and there we went. Driver's licence and vehicule title, and off we went; but queing, getting down, checking, up again, 10-15 minutes... I was politely asked to stop my engine, step down, but no to take my full helmet off. I did cause I was hot anyway.
Here are some pics of the weekend ride, as usual. (sorry, no pics of the checkpoint)

Last stop before Segura de la Sierra. We were there at lunchtime.

Autumn leaves. This is the window in front of my windshield in previous pic.

When we got to the bike after lunch for a short ride, all this people were sitting on the hill side, at the end of the street, ready for...

... a bullfight! This is the most unusual bullring you can imagine, since it is rectangular!

And this is what came later. My first bullfight ever. And I could only stand one of the bulls.

Awalk through the little town.

They had a fiesta there, and these musicians were playing all around the little town, wearing at least five different uniforms and t-shirts in two days, depending on the time of the day or night.

Opposite our nice appartement. Mind the traffic sign!

Saturday evening, by the road.

Country trail, Sunday morning.

Riding the trail was long and tiring, but we both enjoyed.

Good old backroad again! What a pain in the *****! (Literally meaning)

Sunday, luch time.

Evening shot.

Last pic, by sunset.

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beezer · 10-19-2012, 12:57 PM

Very nice. Thank you for sharing

Thunderhoof · 10-19-2012, 01:46 PM

Great pictures - thanks for sharing Jugama.

canuckrider · 10-19-2012, 01:51 PM

Jugama,
I always enjoy your trip posts and photos. After seeing them I always think that a tour to Spain would be so nice. My son has been there and always talks about going back on an exchange teaching program. If he does, maybe I'll go over there when he has vacation time and we can tour on a couple of rented motorcycles.

Once again, Thanks for sharing!

Jugama · 10-19-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by canuckrider

Jugama,
I always enjoy your trip posts and photos. After seeing them I always think that a tour to Spain would be so nice. My son has been there and always talks about going back on an exchange teaching program. If he does, maybe I'll go over there when he has vacation time and we can tour on a couple of rented motorcycles.

Once again, Thanks for sharing!

Fine! If you do so, let me know, we could have a couple of beers, and some tapas, or ride a few kms together.

**BearBait** · 10-19-2012, 02:23 PM

Great pix as always, and as always - thanks!

Midnight · 10-19-2012, 03:21 PM

Real nice pics, as always. Thanks for sharing them with us.

PS Your bike looks great!!

scorpion46 · 10-19-2012, 04:32 PM

thanks for the pixs. very beautiful countryside

wogeboy · 10-19-2012, 05:18 PM

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Guess I better ship my bike over for a ride..

Fizgurd · 10-19-2012, 10:04 PM

Very beautiful scenery, I thank you for sharing with us all. And I agree with Midnight, Nice bike you have there.

10-19-2012, 12:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jugama Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Murcia- SPAIN Posts: 1,987 Thanks: 26 Thanked 83 Times in 39 Posts	Weekend Ride in the Mountains I couldn't say that I ride a lot lately, except for my short daily ride to work. Even our summer trip was in our car. But on 6-7 Oct., we headed for Segura de la Sierra, a little town on a hill side, with a castle on top of it, and took a ride in the surrounding mountains, then back home on Sunday; 560 km in all. On Saturday morning we went through the biggest random police checkpoint on the motorway i've seen in my whole life! They had everything: about 20 Leo, dogs, gunmen pointing at the vehicles, pandas across the road... Everything was allright with us, and the young officer almost apologized, but the sargent pointed at us and there we went. Driver's licence and vehicule title, and off we went; but queing, getting down, checking, up again, 10-15 minutes... I was politely asked to stop my engine, step down, but no to take my full helmet off. I did cause I was hot anyway. Here are some pics of the weekend ride, as usual. (sorry, no pics of the checkpoint) Last stop before Segura de la Sierra. We were there at lunchtime. Autumn leaves. This is the window in front of my windshield in previous pic. When we got to the bike after lunch for a short ride, all this people were sitting on the hill side, at the end of the street, ready for... ... a bullfight! This is the most unusual bullring you can imagine, since it is rectangular! And this is what came later. My first bullfight ever. And I could only stand one of the bulls. Awalk through the little town. They had a fiesta there, and these musicians were playing all around the little town, wearing at least five different uniforms and t-shirts in two days, depending on the time of the day or night. Opposite our nice appartement. Mind the traffic sign! Saturday evening, by the road. Country trail, Sunday morning. Riding the trail was long and tiring, but we both enjoyed. Good old backroad again! What a pain in the *****! (Literally meaning) Sunday, luch time. Evening shot. Last pic, by sunset. . __________________ Click--->Road Trip to England and Scotland on ADVRider Visit my Photo Web

10-19-2012, 12:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
beezer Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 21,652 Thanks: 342 Thanked 461 Times in 294 Posts	Very nice. Thank you for sharing __________________ WFNR 2005-2007: one of these 2007-present: one of those Accessories to date: this and that, oh and one of them

10-19-2012, 01:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
canuckrider Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 2,113 Thanks: 55 Thanked 93 Times in 73 Posts	Jugama, I always enjoy your trip posts and photos. After seeing them I always think that a tour to Spain would be so nice. My son has been there and always talks about going back on an exchange teaching program. If he does, maybe I'll go over there when he has vacation time and we can tour on a couple of rented motorcycles. Once again, Thanks for sharing! __________________ Calgary, Alberta - Home of the Calgary Stampede "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" VR WESCALERO CHARTER MEMBER

10-19-2012, 02:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
BearBait Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tannersville, NY (Northern Catskills) Posts: 4,260 Thanks: 613 Thanked 579 Times in 398 Posts	Great pix as always, and as always - thanks! __________________ BearBait '11 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero (Ebony)

10-19-2012, 03:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Midnight Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,704 Thanks: 95 Thanked 169 Times in 140 Posts	Real nice pics, as always. Thanks for sharing them with us. PS Your bike looks great!! __________________ Black 'n beautiful - 2004 Volusia - 2008 C90SE You don't see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist's office. Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12

10-19-2012, 05:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
wogeboy VR Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: S. FL Metro Posts: 221 Thanks: 9 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Guess I better ship my bike over for a ride.. __________________

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