The headwinds in Portugal are no joke! Day 68 threw everything at me – crazy inclines, brutal coastal winds, and some terrifyingly busy roads. After a lovely morning exploring the stunning cliffs of Peniche and a surprise reunion with my amazing Warm Showers hosts, the real battle began as I pushed south through the historic Estremadura region toward Ericeira.
From steep climbs that forced me off the asphalt to finding a stealth camping spot among the campervans on the cliffs, this was one of the toughest days on the bike yet.
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Chatting Australia & escaping the storm with Warm Showers hosts
0:36 – Cycling the stunning Peniche peninsula loop
1:48 – Leaving Peniche & fighting the headwind south
3:00 – Surprise roadside reunion with Tim & Annie!
3:49 – Navigating the EuroVelo 1 coastal route
4:59 – Escaping the busy menace roads for dirt tracks
6:22 – Reaching Ericeira’s cliffs and watching the surfers
7:33 – Setting up a cliffside stealth camp for the night
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That headwind felt like cycling through wet cement at times! 💨 Have any of you ever battled a wind so strong it made you want to yell at the sky?
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I’d be grumpy too if it was raining, wind blowing straight at me and other unexpected incidents. No worries! Enjoy your night on the beach. 😊🏖️⛺️
its a shame they dont do brake pads in the £shop,i love buying mass produced products,chris
The unexpected travails of cycle touring. In the end it’s just another day, you earned that wine.
That road into Ericeira gets really busy with traffic usually avoid in the warmer beach months
You were unlucky with a headwind
Usually blows from the north most of the year
Nortada