Mountain biking

We have had quite a mountain biking season this year. All kinds of biking enthusiasts have joined Big Al at 7:00 a.m. for one of his guided tours - we've had triathletes, Iron Men, marathon runners, road racers and Super Heroes - from all parts of the world. But, I have never seen a better looking group than these folks!

Meet Joelle (from Belgium), Kathy (from El Yaque) and Anne (from Norway). Please keep in mind, it is 7:00 a.m. and these girls look like they're ready for a photo shoot.

Here are Big Al and Superman - a.k.a John from Norway. (More on Superman and his incredible feats of endurance a little later.....!)

There's always time for a little romance at Casa Nora - apparently.....................................................

Shine-y, happy people! I am willing to bet 10,000 bolivars viejo that Tom's white outfit won't stay white for long.......!

Kathy, Al, Anne, John, Joelle and Tom enjoyed the 'Musipan Tour', which begins at Casa Nora, winds through the village on a paved surface, cuts into the desert for some single track riding, continues along the coast through a few fishing villages, crosses over a 'salina' or salt flat, and returns to El Yaque on a paved road, riding right into strong headwinds. For most riders, this is considered a good 1.5 hour work-out. For Superman, this is a warm-up ride.

Next mountain biking blog: The Six Summits of Superman