Spain’ll be fine, I was out last July and the weather was perfect and going out earlier for the rides meant time in the afternoon/evening to use the private pool and jacuzzi.

I put my camel back in the fridge to keep it cool. Depending on how insulated your camel back is a frozen bladder can take all day to defrost – meaning you don’t get any water – one guy experienced this!

It’ll be DIY in Chamonix for me again next time.

I put my camel back in the fridge to keep it cool. Depending on how insulated your camel back is a frozen bladder can take all day to defrost – meaning you don’t get any water – one guy experienced this!

Good point, I tend to use bottles…….still! And they take a couple of hours to defrost in the summer. You can often find water in villages to top up and keep a good supply.

Why not have a look at http://www.handiadventures.co.uk, the Highlands of Scotland! You can fly direct to Inverness

Rivierabike! it was great. Really great.