Training in the mountains

Weather forecast was far from ideal: Showers were forecasted and the forecast proved to be correct! But the three GBIers (Costis, Dimitris and Fragkiskos) had set up an early meeting for training in Parnitha and they did not intend to change their plans! After all, showers are much more likely in Czech Republic and in Germany next month!

So here they are, 9:00 in the morning of Saturday, starting for a 95 km circle from Tatoi. They went through Ano Liosia and Fili, and then started the first serious climb (Hasia). On the other side of the mountain, there are Skourta and Ag. Thomas. Then they went through Avlona and reached the mountain from another side (Malakasa) only to start the 2nd (and toughest) climb, Agios Merkourios. After that, Katsimidi and Varympopi were easy!

As said, a total of 95 km with more than 1550m of cumulative climbing! Much more hill climbing than expected on a normal GBI day! The rain was accompanying the three friends only for a little while, The mud was enough to cover the bikes and the clothing. But nothing would stop one of the best training sessions in one of the most beautiful areas of Attica!