Pico's in October

[xrv]

Hi all.
The weather in the Picos is very unpredictable at this time of year.The norm is for every 3 days of sun to be followed by 3 days of rain.A couple of weeks back the mornings were freezing until at least mid-day,with thick banks of fog.Take those woolies just in case!!

Have a good trip

 

[Marshyboy]

Reports back from the Plymouth-Santander ferry is that the weather was stunning at the weekend and doesn't look like breaking.

Wish I'd been on it!

 

[bubbles]

Is that rally only for pre 1980 bikes ?

Its for bikes over 25years old as I understand it, but anyone can go along and ride the set out routes and watch the fun just so long as you don't get in the way.

 

[GADGET]

I`m going to give the rally a look and have a ride round the Picos, will be on the ferry Wednesday, look out for a pair of red 08 GSA`s.

 

[AndyT]

Reports back from the Plymouth-Santander ferry is that the weather was stunning at the weekend and doesn't look like breaking.

Wish I'd been on it!

It was nice and hot.... to hot for the Whales as I didn't see any I spoke with a couple of the organisers on the deck area that they had closed off and said you told me to say hello. They said hello back and gave us 5 minutes before we had to go It was actually a better view from other areas on the ship and less wind too.

It was interesting actually to here how we were crossing a large trench and the warmer water brings the food to the surface and hence why the ahales feed there... they must have eaten ealrlier though

AndyT

Brilliant Ferry by the way but attrocious food and entertainment

 

[Paul-K]

Picos in June09

Hi All.

The strife and I are going across Spain from Bilbao to Lisbon in June 09.

Thawte I might have a look a the Picos on the way down. Can anybody please email me some sort of places to visit and a suggested route to get some great "Boxer Time"

I agree the ferry is a great relax on the way and we did see look for some whales on our last trip June 2008.

[email protected]

Thankx

Happy riding this summer ...... I hope

 

[Deleted account 210609001]

Square on the map: Cangas de Onis in the top left corner, Panes in the top right, Cervera de Pisuerga bottom right and Bonar botom left. Potes and Riano in the middle. Quite a small area, not that many roads to choose from in the Picos themsleves, but well worth it. Lots of other good roads in the area, though.

 

[Trippy]

The Moto Piston Rally looks like a good event.

 

[revin]

I'd enter to Picos from Unquera (N-621), direction Panes-Potes. Here, you can go to Fuente De (CA-185) at 1200m of altitude. There you can pick a "teleferico" and go up to 2000m (http://www.cantabriajoven.com/camaleno/fuentede/fuentede.html). You can also arrive there making a little bit of off-road .

After this, you have to turn back to potes and continue to Riaño. Turn right to N-625 to cangas de Onis.

In cangas de Onis, you can go up to Covadonga and "lagos de Covadonga".

It's a one day round, but a if you have to make a night, in cosgaya there is "hotel del oso". A great place to sleep.

 

[PyreneesRider]

AndyT - the whale and dolphin survey charity I work for, ORCA, has got a group of 80 people on board your trip. You can't miss 'em! Organisers are Dylan and Ian, so if you see guys giving talks, say Marsh is watching them!

I saw a whale blowing in the med this septmeber on a Genoa -Barcelona ferry - was surprised to see that in the med - is this usual?

 

[neil 23]

Anybody been there in late September early October, what sort of weather would you expect? is it worth the trip? many thanks. Chris

Was there last Oct ,weather fine, can get cloudy/misty high up but its a lovely place with some great roads, where are you staying ? I stayed at a great hotel/B&B, let me know if you want details .
Regards Neil

 

[DavidHale]

Sept 2006

 

[(RIP) philgunn]

Picos in october (2008)

As has been mentioned the picos in last years Moto Piston Rally was fantastic
I have a lot of photos from the Area on the various runs , cannot recommend it enough even the MZ enjoyed it

Gunner

Moto piston pics here
http://picasaweb.google.com/Gunner1949/2008MCPistonPics#

 

[Paul-K]

Hotel B&B

Was there last Oct ,weather fine, can get cloudy/misty high up but its a lovely place with some great roads, where are you staying ? I stayed at a great hotel/B&B, let me know if you want details .
Regards Neil

Hi Neil

Yes please I would ap[preciate any pointers for places to stay.

[email protected]

Thanks

Paul K

 

[neil 23]

Picos

Hi Neil

Yes please I would ap[preciate any pointers for places to stay.

[email protected]

Thanks

Paul K

Paul, sent you an e-mail.
Neil.

 

[Invicta Moto]

Was there last Oct ,weather fine, can get cloudy/misty high up but its a lovely place with some great roads, where are you staying ? I stayed at a great hotel/B&B, let me know if you want details .
Regards Neil

Just searched for an idea of October weather in Spain... expecially north and got this thread...

Planning a trip to Madrid and then points east via Santander ferry.

October looks like the weather is good? Mrs Moto might be more intereted then!

Thanks.

 

[wideparting]

Keep your eyes open for big whales from the ferry down after the first night - it's the season and they're coming in thick and fast!

been on that pont aven,10 or 12 times.never seen a whale or a dolphin yet. perhaps i should leave the bar occasionaly