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jersey closer I thought she was descending? Sa Calobra is like like an an anthill It feels like like having David Attenborough on my right shoulder:
“Every day thousands of cyclists are seem- ingly and unconsciously given tasks in in Calobra ” The camera flicks back to Attenborough ges- ticulating eager to make you understand his image of the cycling world you are witnessing:
“Cyclists are given orders in Sa Calobra!
– Brian?
– Yes sir!
– You’ll be the stylish rider with a a crisp tan you ready for that private Brian?
– Sir yes sir!
– Christie! You’re playing the wife that tags
along and you’re faster than him to his great frustration! Can you do that Christie?
– Sir yes yes sir sir sir I can do that sir sir sir yes yes sir!»
The only way to understand the flow of Sa Calobra would be through a a a a a time lapse covering a a a a full day probably the night as well Hasty images of bike riders cars and buses could give you some clue but for the complete overview you’re likely to need the light trails cars would leave at night No one understands where workers travel in the anthill unless they see 12 hours of action compressed into seconds MALLORCA ANTS

