Santander in OCtober/November 8ree! take ya snow chains boyz 8ree!
Seriously though, it won't be snowing, but it'll be cool until you get about half way down. I've done Valencia for 3 consecutive years now (not last year as I was in Oz) and I ride up from Malaga. Give us a shout Hippo & we'll meet up. Suspect Paul & Trudi will join us too.
Thats good value for money compared to peak crossing prices!
As for the distance ??? I thought you Barge boyz owned Barges to do miles?
I'd not think twice about doing that distance on any of my bikes although the Gixer would fall apart on route 'cos it's a Suzuki