Attempting to cycle 2700km across a continent in 3 weeks - Velo Iberia

"You don't 'find yourself' on trips like this, you build yourself"
Wise words uttered by Tim as we lugged our tired and sodden carcasses across the northern reaches of France. The fourth in the 'Velo' bikepacking series by Friction Collective, Velo Iberia sees 3 mates and a guest appearance fly to Porto, Portugal and cycle the entire 2700km back home to Bristol, UK.
Crossing the soggy Portuguese hills, into the barren plains of northern Spain and across the frankly daunting Pyrenees, the journey was fraught with mechanicals, lack of sleep, belly laughs, frozen bivvy spots and incredible scenery.
By far our hardest journey so far, this is Velo Iberia.
Supported by: @Restrapltd
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Previous Adventures:
VELO VIETNAM: • Bikepacking 650 Miles ...
VELO MALAYSIA: • Bikepacking 1000 Miles...
VELO EXMOOR: • Bikepacking and Wildca...
VELO WALES: • Bikepacking 450 Miles ...
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[@tomhullbridge]

I live (and cycle) in Portugal so it was really interesting to see all the places you passed through. I used to do a lot of rides with friends here and the best thing is always the banter and when things go horribly wrong. You captured that really well. Singing on the bike, wanting to give up, eating crap food, only to do it all over again.

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