This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Although official identification is still pending, the president of the Spain Dh cycling club - and one of Opperman's closest friends - Andrés Tapia, told SUR that it was the missing man's own friends who found his body in the Calarejo Chico area, and were able to recognise both the man and his bicycle. "We knew he could not have survived, but we were not going to stop looking for him until we found him," his friend said. The Guardia Civil launched a ground and air search operation on 5 February, when they became aware of the disappearance of Opperman, who had gone to spend a few days in a rural house in the Sierra area. Spain Dh, a sports organisation to which Opperman had belonged for years, has since mobilised dozens of friends and hundreds of volunteers, many of them with knowledge of the terrain and specialised in rescue work. To do this, they had drawn up a map of the routes that the missing man used to take in the mountains. "We have to thank all the people who have helped us to find him," adds Tapia, pointing out that they have had the support of canine units specialised in rescues from Olula del Río (Almeria) and several forest firefighters who have joined the search parties while off duty. Opperman, 50, was born in the state of Colorado, although he had lived in the Churriana district of Malaga for many years. He worked as a professional mechanic and his friends emphasised his great love of sport, especially cycling and hiking. As stated by his own friends, he has always been one of the most active cyclists in Spain Dh. "He was a nice guy, he enjoyed himself, he was sporty, healthy... he really enjoyed practising sport in a group; even though he didn't understand much Spanish, he joined in with everything," added Tapia. Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados Registered office Málaga, Avda. Dr. Marañón, 48. The cycling world is mourning the loss of Matt Opperman, the U.S. rider and Yeti / Shimano EP Enduro Team mechanic who went missing in late January while exploring the Segura de la Sierra in southern Spain. After an exhaustive 22-day search, Spanish authorities confirmed that Opperman’s body was discovered alongside his bike near Peña del Olivar in Siles, Jaén. What began as an intense search effort, led by volunteers, the Civil Guard and specialized rescue teams came to a somber conclusion when a group of volunteers located a bike and body matching Opperman’s description. Authorities were called in to recover and airlift the remains for an autopsy, which later confirmed his identity. While the official cause of death is still undetermined, officials have ruled out foul play. Opperman–who was Emily Batty’s mechanic during much of her time on Trek–had a passion for cycling and the mountains. He wasn’t just a rider—he was someone who lived for the sport, for adventure and for the trails. SpainDH reflected on his impact, saying: “Matt’s friendship, his adventurous spirit and his energy will live on in every route and on every trail we travel.” Our condolences to his friends and family. A post shared by Emily Batty (@emilybatty1) Get the digital edition of Canadian Cycling Magazine Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" FoundationUD Almería Foundation organise Summer football camp in July The activity takes place 8-12 July and 15-17 July in two different locations: Los Molinos neighbourhood and Olula del Rio town The UD Almería Foundation organise a Summer Football Camp once again and this time it will be held 8-12 July and 15-19 July from 9am to 1pm in two different locations The first place will be Los Molinos neighbourhood at the Constantino Cortés Fortes stadium and the second at the José Juan Rodríguez field The activity is aimed at boys and girls aged 5-15 in these football camps ran by the UDA Foundation there will be interesting fun-filled activities a meeting with the UD Almería players and many more surprises The price is €180 euros for those who have already attended previous football camps and this summer also for players from the Olula del Rio and Comarca del mármol football school For the rest of participants the price will be €200 The summer football camp will count on qualified coaches from the Club's Foundation and training will be delivered by age groups Places are limited and registrations can be made as from this Monday 13 May on the UD Almería official website until all places are sold out Footage shows the man tipping the fridge down ravine in Valle de Almanzora A man who was caught on film fly-tipping a fridge down a ravine in southern Spain has been fined and forced to drag it back up after being identified by police who works for a company that recycles domestic electronic equipment in Olula del Río in Almería was seen tipping the fridge in the Valle de Almanzora the man and his companion who filmed the incident can be heard joking He was identified by the civil guard police who ordered him to haul the fridge back up and recycle it in a proper manner The police filmed the retrieval which was also posted online The offender was fined €45,000 (£41,000) and sacked from his job at the waste management firm which also faces possible sanctions of up to €300,000 Another video has emerged of him disposing of a washing machine in a similar manner When police carried out an inspection of the firm they found 50 washing machines left outside as well as 20 fridges There was no container for disposing of the goods The owners were unable to provide evidence that over the last 10 years they had been delivering the waste white goods to a company authorised to recycle them said the 24-year-old man was “actively cooperating” with police and remorseful over his action “I really regret what I’ve done because it’s meant I’ve lost my job and has aggravated the problems I have with anxiety,” he told the online news site El Español “All I want now is for this to go away and the effect it’s having on my family I don’t want people to have this image of me Fridges contain gases that can cause serious environmental damage and are among the most toxic white goods if not disposed of correctly along with freezers and air conditioning units Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain Water-saving measures are now in effect in various towns across Almeria, including Albox have been introduced by several municipal councils in response to concerns about dwindling water resources Although the Andalusian Government announced these measures on March 27 their implementation varies among municipalities while others are still in the process of doing so residents are prohibited from filling or refilling private pools with drinking water until further notice This restriction aims to prevent unnecessary water use which is particularly noticeable with pool filling Personal water consumption is also under scrutiny with a limit of 200 litters per person per day This restriction will be enforced by monitoring water supplied to households and collective networks Any excess usage may result in general water cuts or pressure reductions irrigation allocations must prioritise human consumption needs irrigation allowances will be reduced to ensure an adequate water supply for residents These restrictions mark a 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possible: Send an email to editor@camposoltoday.com or contact@murciatoday.com Attach the information in a Word Document or Google Doc Also attach a photo to illustrate your article Municipalities across the Almanzora Valley and Eastern Almeria are bringing in water restrictions due to escalating drought conditions Among the latest to join this initiative is Vera, in the Levante area. It follows other localities such as Albox and Lubrin in imposing stringent water usage measures incuding a daily limit of 200 litres per person The Junta de Andalucia has officially declared the region as being in a ‘severe and exceptional drought’ A decree has been issued demanding ‘responsible, supportive and efficient’ use of water along with managers of public and private entities are urged to check for leaks and apply all feasible measures to minimise unnecessary water consumption and pools in tourist accommodations registered with the Junta de Andalucia Further restrictions include the closure of public showers and the prohibition of car washing Ornamental fountains without a closed water circuit are also banned The guidelines do allow the use of non-potable water for essential irrigation of public spaces and golf courses limited to 200 cubic metres per hectare monthly Local Police are empowered to monitor and ensure compliance This collective effort underscores the critical need to conserve water amidst the worsening drought situation Our tipsters revel in whitewashed villages Vibrant colours, vibrant dishes, AsturiasCarved into the rugged coast of Asturias, Cudillero is a picturesque fishing village that lit up our recent tour of the north. After driving along the coast from Gijón, we were instantly struck by its vibrant colours. We enjoyed the freshest of seafood at one of the quaint harbourside restaurants, and found the arroz con bogavante spectacular yet inexpensive We spent the rest of the day wandering through the village’s narrow winding streets and after its seemingly endless staircases to unveil a panoramic view of the harbour.Haldane knowledgeable hosts – with walks and bike rides from the door in beautiful countryside an expertly mixed G&T and a fabulous home-cooked dinner under the stars.Stephanie O’Brien Every week we ask our readers for recommendations from their travels. A selection of tips will be featured online and may appear in print. To enter the latest competition visit the readers' tips homepage We stayed in our friends’ finca (farmhouse) in Villanueva de la Vera set on a wooded hillside dotted with clearings where ancient olive trees are tended by elderly owners Itinerant shepherds still graze their flocks through the hills and rampaging packs of wild boar root through gardens and orchards at night embrace the risk of some refreshing rain and then discuss the weather with locals over breakfast of tomatoes toast and ham in the excellent cafe/shop Las Pepas (Avenue de la Vera a Unesco world heritage site with more than 45,000 date palm trees covering 144 hectares.Malcolm Matthew which offers an amazing set menu at reasonable prices.Josh while nearby Torla offers a range of good restaurants and guesthouses.Charlotte Jose Museo Ibáñez and Centro Perez Siquier Museum in Olula del Río Almería province (an hour’s drive north of Almería town) are two free art museums/galleries in Andalucía they house a magnificent collection of contemporary art and also historical photographs (Carlos Pérez Siquier is considered one of the pioneers of the photographic avant garde in Spain and one of the most influential creators of Spanish photography) of Spain over two buildings situated next to each other by the side of the road and they offered a very quiet relaxed visit Impossible to miss thanks to the large white sculpture of a woman’s head outside featured trips and local tips for your next break as well as the latest deals from Guardian Holidays Oviedo’s central location within Asturias and reliable trains and buses make it an excellent base for exploring the many fantastic coastal towns which proved perfectly positioned for mountains where the Río Tastavins flows over rocks forming a lovely Please use the comments below to share details of your own favourite spots in Spain Bike India Best Bikes in India | No.1 Two Wheeler Magazine December 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment Almost immediately I was reminded of one of the Triple’s greatest assets: it’s simply so easy to ride The riding position was natural and reasonably roomy The 675-cc triple engine was smooth and well balanced pulling sweetly if not particularly strongly from low down kicking through the midrange and feeling enthusiastic and eager to rev For so many road situations that 105 PS output is just right: enough to make the Triple exciting yet not so much that you’re reluctant to wind back the throttle for fear of getting into trouble on some gloriously deserted and twisty roads in the Sierra de los Filabres mountains In particular the Triumph was fantastic fun on the A-349 that twists over the Sierra between Olula del Rio and Tabernas It surged forward on the short straights with its addictive intake howl the programmable blue lights on its tacho flashing as the revs approached the 13,000-RPM red-line through the gears At speed the wind tugged at my neck muscles despite some welcome protection from the fly-screen The top speed is about 225 km/h and the Triumph was superbly entertaining even well below that figure Especially because it was so good in the bends The improvement over the Street Triple R that I’d ridden to the airport the day before was dramatic — but that was because my bike’s rear tyre is a bit worn and there was a huge kit-bag strapped to the seat but I suspect a back-to-back test would show the new R quicker to turn and a bit more stable when on its side sweeping through a fast turn behind a hard-riding test pilot I was initially surprised to discover that Triumph had set up the bikes quite soft midway between the Standard and Comfort settings in the owner’s manual The piggy-back Kayaba rear shock’s spring is about 10 per cent softer than the previous model’s That helped soak up bumps really efficiently but for hard riding felt just a fraction vague for my 85 kg of weight Team Bike India – who has written posts on Bike India and website in this browser for the next time I comment The Yamaha FZ-S Fi Hybrid has been launched at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom) Yamaha claim that this is India’s first sub-150-cc hybrid motorcycle More about this. 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