Many people probably associate Repsol with Repsol Honda and Marc Márquez, but in Spain, I think it's closely connected to cyclists as well. Since there are few cafes and vending machines along the main highways, you're forced to get water at Repsol service stations. Today, after getting a terrible flat tire in Manzanares, I took shelter at a nearby Repsol, where the staff kindly took it upon themselves to arrange everything from the nearest bike shop to a place for me to stay. The inn is right in front of the bike shop, an old inn boasting a history of around 200 years? Truth be told, I intended to head as far south as possible after fixing the flat, but I gave in to the staff member's local pride and stayed the night. I thoroughly demonstrated the classic Japanese trait of not being able to say "no" (lol). Apparently, Manzanares is a historic landmark dating back to the Middle Ages and a famous producer of Manchego cheese. I don't know much about it, but anyway, I was treated to delicious cheese, drank ice-cold beer, and collapsed onto the bed slightly tipsy. If you ever run into trouble while cycling in Spain, Repsol is the place to go!
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