Paul has stepped in at short notice to organise a pleasurable Level 2 cycle in the Perelada area. We hope that many of our members will turn out to join him.
| Organiser | Paul Evans Stuart McLauchlan will assist Paul with admin of the event. | |
| Event Title | Peralada Pedal | |
| Date | Friday 3 October 2025 | |
| Time to Meet: | 10:00 Coffee available | |
| Time to Cycle Off: | 10:30 | |
| Meeting Place: | Peralada car park Google Map link to Car Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/UmjUdna5FmQ4Wdyo8 |
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| Book by: | Wednesday 1st October: Please note that after this date if there is a waiting list, members of the group will take preference over any requests to bring guests on the ride. Obviously, we welcome guests and hope to accommodate all those who wish to join the event. Should a waiting list occur then members requesting to bring guests will be contacted. | |
| Directions to Meeting Place: | Head north towards Figueres, either on the C31, which joins the NII, or on the NII. Turn right onto the N260 (NOT the C260). Turn left onto the GIP6042 towards Peralada. At the roundabout by the castle go straight ahead. At the next traffic lights turn right. The car park is on the left. | |
| Route Description | This ride is in the country area around Peralada. Starting and finishing in Peralada, the route takes in Marzá, Vilajuiga, Pau, the Parc Natural, Castello d’Empuries and Vilanova de la Muga. It is an easy circular cycle, on minor roads, dedicated cycle tracks and trails with good surface. A few minor undulations as this is a relatively flat area. | |
| Link to route map if poss. | ||
| Difficulty/Length: | Level 2 Km 28 | |
| Level 2 Cycle Guidelines | Max 30 Kms: routes include mild
climbs/inclines, NO STEEP HILLS (mention length and difficulty of inclines / climbs) |
Are comfortable riding at approx. 18 km/hr on the tracks & dirt roads & 22km/hr on tarmac. Suitable for non – assisted and e-bikes. |
| Meal Venue / Price | Lunch will be at the Restaurant Croak’s in Peralada (www.croaks.eu) – Carrer Sant Joan 11, 17491, Peralada. Tel: 972 538 263).
Please select your preferred dishes from the following options and then insert your choices in the ‘Menu Choices’ box below using the appropriate letters and numbers (e.g. b – 5 – E) MENU CROAK’S Starters a) Goat’s Cheese Salad (fried goat’s cheese, cherry tomatoes, honey vinaigrette) b) Peralada Salad (lettuce, tomato, tuna, avocado, onion and cucumber) c) Cod ‘Esqueixada’ (shredded salt cod, tomato, pepper, black olives in an olive oil and vinegar dressing) d) ‘Fresh’ Salad (potatoes, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, olives, peppers) e) Gazpacho f) ‘Salpicon’ seafood salad (mussels, crab, octopus, onion, pepper tomato in a vinaigrette) g) Fried boquerones (anchovies) h) Chicken wings with Tijuana spicy sauce i) Fried Chicken Gyozas j) Traditional gratinated macaroni k) Chicken Fingers l) Fried eggs with Perol black sausage Main courses 1) Half a roast chicken with chips 2) ‘Butifarra’ (Cumberland style sausage) with haricot beans 3) ‘Churrasco’ grilled skirt steak with ‘Caliu’ baked potato and allioli 4) Grilled pork loin with served with a tangy chimichurri dressing, ‘Caliu’ baked potato and allioli 5) Chicken Wrap (fried chicken, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese sauce) served with chips 6) Mexican Chipotle Burrito (Tex-mex chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, roast pepper, and a smoky, tangy chipotle sauce) served with chips 7) ‘La Sencilla’ Burger – in a brioche bun with caramelised onion and cheese served with chips 8) ‘La Drome’ Burger – served on ‘pan de cristal’ (similar to ciabatta) lettuce, tomato, fried egg, Emmental cheese, onion and bacon accompanied with chips 9) Grilled cuttlefish with Korean rice and quail’s egg 10) Fish and Chips with tartare sauce 11) Grilled salmon served with seasonal salad Desserts A) Crema Catalana B) Chocolate coulant with cream C) Profiteroles with cream and hot chocolate sauce D) Homemade Flan (crème caramel) with cream E) ‘Recuit’ (local sheep curd) served with honey F) Ice cream or sorbet A soft drink, beer or glass of wine is included. All other drinks are extra and need to be paid for by the individuals who request them Cost 20 euros per person |
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| Health & Safety |
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SPARE INNER TUBES & BASIC PERSONAL 1st AID KITPLEASE WEAR A CYCLE HELMET. |
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| Mobile for Event: | Mobile for day of event 643 04 24 10 Please add to you mobile contacts | |
| CANCELLATION: If the cycle has to be cancelled for ay reason, including bad weather, you will receive an email& there will be a CANCELLATION NOTICE highlighted on the Events Page by 8am on the morning of the cycle. If in doubt please ring the organiser between 8am and 9am. |
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Cancellation: If the event has to be cancelled for any reason you will receive an email & there will be a cancellation notice on the U3A website by 8 am on the morning of the event.
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