Starting to session Mijas aerials with Irish Dave.
New bike, big wheels, modern geometry, engine blah, blah, blah, … 1,500 foot road climb, 2 mile singletrack descent —
Stunning singletrack in sunny Southern Spain. Although I had forgotten how much exposure there is at the top, and how chuncky the trail is even on big wheels.
Friday 3rd October 2025 – first real test of the new bike – #Orbea Wild 170mm.
Suspension needs fettlling as it was well below full travel here, and I’m already looking for better brakes.
This is why we ride with engines.