From Haro we rode east and north to San Sebastian.  The cycling infrastructure has been very good to excellent in Navarra and País Vasco with nice rail-to-trail routes and cycle tourism support, which we needed when Stephen broke a spoke. 20+ tunnels one day.  Longest was 2.5 km and quite chilly.  We stopped by a bike shop to check out Stephen's wheel and the mechanic Pedro Lopez worked with local 5-time Tour de France winner Miguel Indurain! There have also been many more riders and evidence of past pro races on climbs. The area is known for its pinxtos (tapas) 😁 We enjoyed San Sebastian and have rented a car to get to Barcelona via the Pyrenees. Sand art between tides.

From Fuente De we headed SE to Haro for a rest/rain day today. Hot days, long climbs and plenty of fluids made it sweaty work. We've mostly been in Castilla y Leon and have followed the Ebro River.  It's rural farming country with gentler terrain and but for the low density of cafes and restaurants is almost perfect for touring. Fueled by pastries! The moment we entered Rioja there were vineyards and we've been enjoying wine and tapas in Haro. Tomorrow we'll start heading north with a plan to rent a car in Donostia-San Sebastian so we can explore the Spanish Pyrenees en route to Barcelona.