https://adamisaway.com/ Daily notes from a long bike trip, plus the occasional interview. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-65 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-65 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The final day of the bike journey took me through wetlands, mountains, and heat, with a few unexpected encounters before finally reaching Tarifa. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-64-matalascaas-to-cadiz https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-64-matalascaas-to-cadiz Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Feeling sick but unwilling to stop, I took on the beach crossing through Doñana before continuing towards Cádiz. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-63 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-63 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Feeling increasingly unwell, I pushed through the final stretch to Matalascañas ahead of a potentially challenging ride through Doñana National Park. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-62 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-62 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Feeling under the weather, I crossed the last stretch of Portugal and returned to Spain for the final 300km of the journey. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-61 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-61 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT A ride on the Algarve coast, a much-needed bike repair, and growing fatigue. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-60 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-60 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Another long day in the heat brought me to Lagos, where I cleaned my bike, explored the cliffs and beaches. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-59 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-59 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT After two ferry crossings and 141km of riding, I made it to Porto Covo, where I met another bikepacker whose journey was just beginning. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-58 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-58 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT I made it to Lisbon after a long day of riding through the countryside. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-57 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-57 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Another day along the Portuguese coast brought me to Nazaré, where I met another cyclist and reflected on the risks of the final stretch. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-56 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-56 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT A long, flat day along the Portuguese coast. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-55 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-55 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT I crossed into Portugal today, but after two months on the road, I found myself questioning how much longer I want to keep riding. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-54 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-54 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Leaving Santiago marked the start of the final leg of my journey, and I found myself struggling more than expected with being back on my own. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-53 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-53 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT A rest day in Santiago gave my body a chance to recover while I caught up on some photo editing and spent the day exploring the city. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-52 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-52 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT A nice and easy ride into Santiago de Compostela marked the end of the Camino del Norte, where I collected my final pilgrimage passport and reunited with Irene. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-51 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-51 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT A big day of climbing took me inland from Mondoñedo to Arzúa, with 1,800m of elevation and a long lunch stop in Guitiriz. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-50 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-50 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Leaving behind the coast and my favourite campsite of the trip, I rode inland towards Mondoñedo, sadly leaving the coast behind. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-49 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-49 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT After a noisy night celebrating the 2026 World Cup final, I set off from Gijón along the northern coast towards Otur, where a meeting with another solo traveller made for a great evening. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-48 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-48 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Today was all about reaching Gijón, a coastal city in Asturias known for its maritime heritage and lively atmosphere, in time for the World Cup final. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-47 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-47 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Another demanding but rewarding day on the Camino del Norte. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-46-bilbao-to-santander-114km https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-46-bilbao-to-santander-114km Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Thoughts on going the extra mile (literally). https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-45 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-45 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT A long day of climbing and descending, with a flat tire and a hostel stay to remind me of the highs and lows of this journey. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-44 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-44 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT My final day in France, a mix of fatigue and anticipation as I cross into Spain. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-43 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-43 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Back on the road, the Atlantic coast finally comes into view. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-42 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-42 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT After three days off the bike, it was time to return to the road and reflect on the journey so far. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-41 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-41 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT An early start and a grueling climb set the tone for the final push to Bordeaux. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-40 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-40 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT What was supposed to be a relatively straightforward ride turned into one of the most stressful days of the journey after a mechanical issue I’d been worrying about for weeks finally caught up with me. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-39 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-39 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT An early start before sunrise helped me stay ahead of a brutal 40°C heatwave, but I was also chased by a group of dogs. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-38 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-38 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Another hot day on the road took me south through the Loire Valley, where beautiful scenery was balanced by the challenge of cycling in extreme heat. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-37 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-37 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT After saying goodbye to Irene in Paris, it was time to begin the next chapter of the journey alone as I rode south towards Orléans. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-36 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-36 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT After nearly two weeks of riding every day, an unexpected rest day in Paris was exactly what I needed. It gave us a chance to recover, explore the city at a slower pace, and enjoy a few of the simple comforts that are easy to miss while being on the road. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-35-noyon-to-paris-130km https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-35-noyon-to-paris-130km Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT After weeks of cycling across Europe, every destination has in one way or another felt like a milestone, but few compare to rolling into Paris. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-34 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-34 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT 99 km of headwinds and a ride through WW1 history. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-33 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-33 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Day 33 took us 121 km from Bruges to Lille, through industrial edges and into the lively heart of a French city. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-32 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-32 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Our final ride through the Netherlands, a cool and cloudy 68 km to Bruges, Belgium, where fries and waffles awaited https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-31 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-31 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Day 31 brought us from Gouda to Kamperland, 110 km of farmyard wake-ups, industrial Rotterdam, and a spectacular ride across the Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-30 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-30 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A stormy night gave way to a cooler ride through small towns and Utrecht before camping near cows and feuding ducks at a farm in Gouda. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-29 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-29 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A 98km ride through the Dutch countryside, battling heat and fatigue, an ostrich-donkey-deer trio, and a stop in Zwolle. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-28 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-28 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A brutal 118km ride under a relentless heatwave, featuring a Britney Spears singalong, a canal side grind, and a late lunch revival before rolling into Emmen. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-27 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-27 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A misty, hot morning escape from a creepy campsite led to an 80km ride through cornfields and villages, a tumble, and a joyful reunion with an old friend in lively Oldenburg. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-26 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-26 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A grueling 130km ride through scorching heat, scenic canals, and cornfields, ending with a cold sink shower and noisy ducks at an eerily quiet campsite. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-25 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-25 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Saying goodbye to a wonderful few days in Denmark, entering Germany, and enjoying the shifting scenery. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-24 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-24 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Beautiful camp spots but uninspired camp food. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-23 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-23 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Falling in love with Danish landscapes, reunion with an old friend, and blue skies. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-22 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-22 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Midsummer morning, a near-miss ferry, and the quiet joy of rediscovering the road with company. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-21 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-21 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT The final stretch of Sweden, trying to outrun nature, and the strange feeling of returning home. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-20 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-20 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A morning by the lake and the feeling of endless summer. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-19 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-19 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Wind, so much wind, and the autopilot of familiarity. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-18 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-18 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Forests with no end in sight, questions, and the negotiation between comfort and adventure. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-17 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-17 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Two long days in a row and my body is holding up. It’s my mind that’s being tested on the empty roads. https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-16 https://adamisaway.com/bike/day-16 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT After 147km of steady pedaling, the perfect campsite can feel like nature’s way of saying, “This one’s on me.”