We are back again in the north of Spain, riding some of the most beautiful roads of the country.

When ever I tell people about this fantastic St. James Way tour, that Edelweiss Bike has in the north of Spain, I keep hearing the same question: "Ah, you are talking about the Pyrenees?"

And my answer usually is: "Yes, you are right - but only partially". Because the northern part in Spain has so much more to offer than only the Pyrenees

There are 9 autonomous communities along the St. James Way pilgrimage path, and a small part of North Portugal, which our group of 9 riders from the USA, Switzerland and Germany will explore the next two weeks. Our tour starts and ends in Alcalá de Henares, east of Madrid.

Around this time of the year, the area usually doesn't have the amounts of rain that you'll find in spring or autumn. Maybe this is the secret why in this part you still find only empty roads and plenty of relaxed riding in beautiful nature.

And so we will enjoy some of the nicest weather on tour. So far, for the first three days, temperatures were pretty warm. For the following days in the northwestern area we still expect nice and sunny weather on our rides.

How does the saying go: "A picture says more than a thousand words" We invite you to follow our blog and enjoy the rides with us. 

The other "chattering" that you can hear is from the glasses The group met for a drink before dinner in the hotel's courtyard.

Hm.... let's see... busses and trucks won't fit into these narrow streets anyways... If cars and motorcycles are allowed to enter this wrong end of the one-way street, who is it then not to be allowed in this street? Pedestrians, bicycles...?

Experienced "Edelweissers" know that a rest day rarely ever is a day without a ride Of course, also on this rest day here in Pamplona, we went out for a ride. We made our way north to famous San Sebastian at the coast.

... we had to solve the parking "problem" first. No big deal, though, for the tour guides Mike and Angela were lifting a couple of scooters aside to make enough room for our motorcycles

In San Sebastian you have to try the famous Pintxos. These are the wonderfully decorated tapas typical to this area. Christine is blocking the eating place for the group

This little stream was a welcome cool down for Bill

Souvenir shops tell you, you are in the right street