The climb defines today. After Salas the road starts to rise, and it doesn’t seem to have any plans to stop. Around 370 metres up within 5 kilometres: you’ll feel that in your calves. And in your mood, if you set off too fast.
So take your time. Stop when you need to stop, look around you and eat something before the hunger hits. There’s very little descending today. The work is all in the uphill, and there’s nobody you need to beat.
You’ll walk into Tineo tired but content. Rucksack off, shoes off. Only then do you start thinking about what you want to eat.