Overcast, hot, 108km, lunch in ? Bike path through Ixtapa with a couple steep but short climbs. On the shortest but steepest, a couple riders balked me so I had to stop and walk a bit. But...I made it four years ago with worse gearing and heavier panniers. Alejandro rode out to meet us halfway, he is a friend of Basil & Alix and has a bike shop in Zihuatenejo. Steve & Dave rode ahead since Dave had the earliest departure from Zihua and Dave's friend Joyce was waiting for him at the Hotel Casa Aurora. 300p per night, everything except hot water. Last dinner together at a restaurant on the bay. A few gringos around, no cruise ships, few Mexican tourists. We are told this will change alot as it gets closer to and after Christmas. Local Christmas celebrations occur nightly on the Zihua square which is also on the bay.
Total km = 776 (482 mi.)
On bike average = 13mph (most days)
Days with significantly more uphill than down = -1mph
" " " " downhill than up = +1mph
In my experience, these are typical numbers for loaded touring.
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