25/05/2016
Just finished Day 5 of my motorcycle week – up to the mountains... the icing on the cake!
This is my third visit to Casa da Roda. The first two were in 2008 and included an introducing to off road riding and a trip to Estoril to watch the MotoGP, plus lots of good riding on the local roads.
I cannot say enough about Geoff's patience and skill, especially this time, dealing with someone who had broken their shoulder exactly a year ago, two days before I was due here for a motorcycle week, which I had to postpone.
So... not having been on a bike for 18 months, not having ridden here for several years and being “that much older”.... Geoff had me get my sea legs on his Kawasaki 100 – Aagh!
But it turned out to be a lot of fun.
On Day 3 having graduated to the BMW650, we went to Aveiro. A Bank Holiday Monday, the weather was excellent and more traffic on roads. Me? Well.... not so good, as I had felt challenged right off the bat not being able to touch the ground. Geoff was great at planning accordingly and I and the bike made it home in one piece. However, we both figured “that was it” for my riding the 650.
On Day 4 I pillioned on the back of Geoff's FS800 to Caramulo. Another lovely day of sun and very relaxing for me on the back. Then.... surprise, surprise..... after we got home Geoff “softened” the 650 suspension and I was able to touch the ground.
So.... Day 5 just completed – (Smiley Face!) - I was so much more comfortable and had my confidence back. THANKS to Geoff – smiling in my helmet – Woo Hoo!!
Still one more day to pack and relax, have a wander around the Thursday market in Arganil.
Linda's cooking is still yummy especially the veg chili and Thai curry and our morning walks with Bobi and Cleo plus the superb weather (and wildflowers) were lovely,
I could not have had a better week
Thanks so much to both of you
Cecily May
British Columbia