Day 18, Bosa to Cabras

A moderate length day with a fair bit of climbing at the beginning, then down to the coast and mostly flatish from there. Once again, perfect cycling weather.

Garmin data

The views back over Bosa as we climbed the hill were spectacular.

Before we got too far though,  Keith got a flat tyre (rear of course, on a hub-drive bike), just before Modolo. We found and removed the offending nail and managed to get it all back together and we were underway. Spectacular mountain scenery dominated the first half of the ride, including a lovely back lane (a short cut near Cuglieri) that avoided some climbing and where the hedges, full of spring wildflowers closed in on the path. Lovely. The road was marked as closed at each end and blockaded with large concrete blocks, but no obstacle for a bicycle. I think the reason that it is closed is because of some bridge works on a small bridge, but the site was not occupied. A benefit was zero traffic!

Then down to the coast where there were waves, even some surfers! Found a great beachfront cafe at Santa Caterina di Pittinuri,  serving BBQ seafood and more. Most excellent.

The last half of the ride was straight roads, mostly flat and we made good time to Cabras where we were welcomed at a lovely B&B, Bbsupottai. The couple who own the B&B were very hospitable and the rooms were  very comfortable, furnished in a rustic style.