Pedro Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 So, weather today was pretty cool, I rode from home to Ericeira to meet Sofia for an officially non christmas christmas dinner tonight, and took the chance to test a different position on the GoPro. Weather varied from a 6ºC minimum on the hills to a 12ºC on most of the trip, pretty sunny so I was very comfortable on my woolen socks and new boots First stop was by the Tejo river for a coffee on my favourite spot near home Rode up and over my favourite hill, all my ideal lunch spots were closed. They would normally only be open for lunch on weekends, but being the 24th December I thought I'd catch a break, I didn't. Stopped by a local wine producer's shop and bought a couple, or three, nice bottles of wine, a white "Alvarinho", a red "Syrah", and a red reserve with a three cast mix of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Touring Nacional. If you're going to pack something where a top case would go, might as well be wine. On the previous picture you also see the GoPro on top of the side case, position is nice but the angle is a little off, not too happy with how it turned out. Also filmed with a low and forward angle, in front of the engine head with a view to the front wheel, but hated that view. Will post a video later. Brief stop at an old monastery which is part of the Torres Lines, for a cockpit view picture. A brief stop on a short dirt road through Lisbon's wine country, pretty awesome weather today, it'd be freezing had it been cloudy. Was pretty hungry by 14:00, stopped at a small town for something warm to eat. Lunch had already been finished at this small cafe, so I ate the last remaining slices of pork roast with a little gravy as a sandwich. It was pretty unassuming, but tasted great and as the meat was hot it was very comforting. No more pictures, this was about 30 minutes before making it to Ericeira, it was a pretty cool ride. Rode without any agressiveness or sporty handling, just a nice winter cruise on top of the bike. Video won't come out today, I think, am too disappointed with the pictures to feel like editing right now. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Very nice Pedro.....I'm hoping I can get out for a proper run tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Looks nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Some lovely photos of the countryside. That bread looks really good...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 That looks ace Pedro, well done for getting out on the bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 1 hour ago, boboneleg said: That looks ace Pedro, well done for getting out on the bike It was pretty great, not really a hardcore thing to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 I like! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Pedro said: I like! Is it a dry wine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 9 hours ago, Grasshopper's Ride said: Is it a dry wine? No, it’s wet lol but no, it’s rich and velvety and sort of fruity. But not old like a reserve, it’s a simple wine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 made a video of it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooN Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 great pics Pedro, as ever. No coffee shops or restaurants are open here at all so no chance of stopping for a coffee. I'd have to do a Bob and take a flask and find a bench... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 18 minutes ago, MooN said: great pics Pedro, as ever. No coffee shops or restaurants are open here at all so no chance of stopping for a coffee. I'd have to do a Bob and take a flask and find a bench... Some do get a normal amount of people here, I stay clear of those when they're busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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