My 3rd claim club

[Alan M]

I have joined Team Inter here in Arequipa Peru.

http://teaminter1984.blogspot.com/

The guys helped me sort out a bike

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and on Saturday we cycled to Mollendo, a beach resort

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Setting off at 6am we first had to climb some mountains but overall to the sea, 120km we lost 2200M so much was downhill. Generally the landscape was either lunar mountains or desert. Most of the ride was by road which was generally OK but the buses passed very close and fast. The last 25km was downhill off road which was good except in places the trail gave way to 15cm deep volcanic ash, like riding in talcum powder. Arriving around lunchtime after a stop for breakfast and a few punctures we were greeted at the end of the trail by one of the club members who had taken the road and bought a 6 pack to welcome us. From then on the emphasis moved from cycling to drinking and the following day we hung out at the beach before loading our bikes under a bus to be taken back. Generally it was sunny around 28C with a fresh onshore breeze.

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