Our first full day in Spain gave us a nice contrast to France — we climbed over 1,000 metres (that’s about 3,280 feet) across just 61km. Not bad considering all the gear we’re lugging around.

A road closure forced a slight detour, which turned into a bit of a comedy. We ended up walking our bikes down a steep hillside track that was more suited to hiking boots than cleats. Pretty sure Garmin and Google Maps were in cahoots… or maybe it was just user error. Either way, it’ll make for a fun video.

We’re in Mutriku tonight—had a drink by the harbour, dinner in town, and stumbled on Gaba Beltza (Mutriku’s “Black Night”)—a fiery Basque festival of witches, music, dancing and flames.