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PUEBLO BLANCO Discovering Spain on Two Wheels Story bu Neale Bayly Photos by Neale Bayly and Fish Eye Video
The way the early morning sun lights the village clinging to the side of the mountain behind me brings the name of my story to me in a second, and the moment is instantly consigned to my mental notebook. The warm, golden sunshine ignites my soul as it sets the Spanish countryside ablaze with color. It is the moment I thought would never come. Struggling through heavy rain for three days, fighting inner demons as we picked our way along treacherous roads, riding with our hearts in our mouths, knuckles white on the bars, had been tough. These difficulties were important, though, and at that moment totally necessary because the scene of intense beauty filling my visor could not have been so incredible without the struggle. Anyone can come to Spain, when, under the cloudless blue sky, the late afternoon sun is turning the small, white Pueblos gold against the pastel Spanish landscape. But to see it after the rain intensifies the moment. In the saddle of the Tuono I am singing in my helmet, as the throttle gets twisted hard in search of the day’s new horizons. On the pages of Jupiter’s Travels, Ted Simon learned not to let the rain enter his soul. Trudging around Cordoba, Spain, under skies heavy with low-lying rain clouds, I had reminded myself of this, over and over. Accompanied by my friends, Dennis and Sam Gage, for our third European adventure together on two wheels, if anyone was feeling down, they weren’t admitting to it as we explored the ancient Spanish city.
Got the urge to tour this Fall? Triumph is feeding your wanderlust by offering no down payment and financing as low as 3.9% (yes, of course there’s small print you’ll have to read) on new, previously unregistered 2008 and prior year Sprint STs, Sprint ST ABS, Tiger 1050 and Tiger 1050 ABS models. Or, if you don’t need a new bike, how about $800 on Triumph accessories or clothing? Both offers are good through December 31. Mark your calendars for Friday night, November 14, and Saturday, November 15, because there are big happenings you need to know about at Southern California Ducati in Brea. Friday night will see a Ducati Fashion Night party with a fantastic runway Fashion Show featuring the new 2009 line up of Ducati Apparel. You will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and fun from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. You’ll want to be back bright and early on Saturday because the dealership will be having a Fashion Open House with music, free food and drinks, demo rides, vendors and lots of specials. While you’re at Southern California Ducati, which you’ll find at 515 W. Lambert Road in Brea, CA 92821, go next door to check out Southern California Victory. Its new showroom has been completed and the spanking new space is full of 2009 Victory motorcycles, apparel and accessories. There is also sale pricing on remaining 2008 models. You can call both dealerships at (714) 256-6700 or check them out at www.socalducati.com or www.socalvictory.com.
