Another good day cycling Ethiopia. Today we crossed 3104m high (10,180ft) our highest point on the TDA ride overall. It was windy last night, could hear it rustling through the trees. This meant some headwinds today as well. We started … Continue reading
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Today we crossed the Blue Nile Gorge. 4000ft of descent down to the bridge and then same climb up the other side. There was a total of 50km of prelude prior to the gorge that was rolling with some road … Continue reading
Today 117km of distance with 1800m of climb and 1400km of descent. I slept well in the tent and was ready to go. Our first 20km were flat and even some downhill! At 32km we started a first longer climb. … Continue reading
Our ride showed three rather challenging days to start from Bahir Dar: 162km, “mando day” and then Gorge day. I had enough energy after our rest day in Bahir Dar, but decided also to save some energy and ride to … Continue reading
On this rest day, I rested. On Lake Tana there are supposed to be some interesting monasteries and several hour boat trips to see them. However, decided instead to tune up the bike and then wander around town. I spent … Continue reading
Only 61km made today an easy and enjoyable ride. Last night we had camped in vacant field in agricultural area. On the ride first thing this morning we traveled through a village. Air was cool and most people were headed … Continue reading
Beautiful ride today. The grades were easier on this road than from Metema. For example, though we had two reasonable climbs today, the grades stayed a more consistent 5% than bouncing between 3% and 12%. Hence, I could put the … Continue reading
Today a second rest day in Gondar and chance to be a tourist. In particular on my list was the royal enclosure wall that surrounded six different castles built in the 1600s and 1700s. Also the Debre Berhan Selassie Church … Continue reading
Rest days are a chance to get everything caught up. There is bike maintenance such as cleaning and also lubing the chain. The mechanics hold “bike shop hours” and so brought my bike in. My trek bike has a front … Continue reading
have arrived in Gondar and now have a double rest day here. Internet is very slow, but hopefully mostly an influx of cyclists all trying to access at same time, but will try next two days to get things updated. … Continue reading