During a recent visit to the La Rioja region of Spain, I had the pleasure of staying at the Hospederia del Vino. Located at the very edge of the hamlet of Ábalos, this is an active winery with a comfortable guest house, complete with pool and hot tub.

The main building seen above features several guest room and the various places for dining and meeting. Here’s a look at the pool, which is indoors.

Plenty of room in the water for you and all your friends. The Hospederia is operated by the Puelles family, and Jesús is passionate about his wine and country, so definitely opt for the wine tour and tasting. Here’s a look at the room:
Everything here for a comfortable stay, including a well appointed bathroom that can be seen in the next photo:
There is plenty of parking, a great breakfast, and all the tranquility you need for a great sleep. More about Spain soon!


Rokon
Check out this vintage Rokon from 1971, lovingly restored by a friend of mine.
Before there were all many of all terrain vehicles, there was the Rokon, which features an amazing design. Both the front and rear wheel are drive wheels thanks to a gear box located under the seat and a driveshaft that runs forward.
The Rokon is a rugged machine designed for rough use. The wheels are hollow and you can use them to store fuel.
While innovative, the design is fairly simple as you can see in the close-ups above and below.
It’s an impressive unit given when it was first available. Some stunning examples still in use.
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on May 22, 2017 at 11:33 pm Leave a CommentTags: all terrain vehicle, ATV, hunting, mechanic, motorcycle, photos, restoration, Rokon, sports, Trail Breaker