Along the Med
5. Juli 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Hilly start as we wound our way up the coast. Each little town by the sea was accompanied by an up. Lovely views and strong wind. Great roads and paths with clear signs helped us keep on route.Weiterlesen
A bit of everything
6. Juli 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Today we had it all. Tail wind and head wind. Wonderful bike paths along the plage (beach) and gnarly rocky roads. We started the day with cafe au lait and chocolate croissant and ended with a dryWeiterlesen
A day surrounded by water
7. Juli 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Flat land and water all around us. What more could you ask For Two swims in the Med. It’s heating up and the winds continue. We do find the start of our next EuroVelo route. Vía Rhona (17).
Goodbye to the Med
8. Juli 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
A few more beach towns and a last swim (it’s gotten colder for some reason) and we turn north along our 3rd EuroVelo route - Via Rhona (17). Good signs make for much easier navigation - a welcomeWeiterlesen
On to Provence
9. Juli 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
With hot weather upon us an early start is our our best bet. Power up with coffee and pastries and we ride through the countryside following our little signs. Every type of fruit imaginable is growingWeiterlesen
Avignon
10. Juli 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Nice day spent wandering around Avignon. Our campground was just across the bridge so made for easy access. Lovely views all around especially early before lots of people showed up.
A tour amongst sustainable energy
11. Juli 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Our travels alongside the Rhône continues. In addition to the ‘regular’ fields we find ourselves amongst fields of solar panels. Next to wind turbines and nuclear plants. Day ends in lovely townWeiterlesen
ReisenderWell my day may not have been as good but I did see someone try to steal from Safeway AND someone try to fight a random passerbyer. So close second
First day of many bridges
12. Juli 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
A funny thing about this type of adventure is that sometimes you find yourself doing things you would rather not. In real life you would just say no. But not this trip- one sucks it up and keeps onWeiterlesen
Amongst the vineyards
13. Juli 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Though we have passed through alot of vineyards today they seemed all around us. We found ourselves with hills on both sides covered with grapes! Wind had died down and the temperature had beenWeiterlesen
Bastille Day (aka Doug’s birthday)
14. Juli 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
A short day of riding to get to Vienne. The scenery is beautiful. The river, the vineyards - it is spectacular. Get to Vienne and have a birthday lunch. A bit of sightseeing (it is hot), dinner in ourWeiterlesen
Tour de France
15. Juli 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
After a bit is sightseeing, including an ancient theater still in use - grabbed our bikes and headed up the climb that the racers would travel a few hours later. Road was already closed to cars. FoundWeiterlesen
A deviation
16. Juli 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Although cities have become more bike friendly, they still eat time and create stress. Opted to cut east, avoid Lyon and return to the Via Rhonda as it meanders through the mountain valleys. And weWeiterlesen
Amongst the looming mountains
17. Juli 2022 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
A somewhat chilly start to our day as we wove our way through the valley Encountered some friends on our path which also meant a lot of cattle/sheep guard crossings. Opted to do a short day with aWeiterlesen
Au revoir France
18. Juli 2022 in der Schweiz ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
With what looks to be a climb straight up, power up with pastries and head out early. Turns out to be not so bad. Cruise along the plateau and unbeknownst to us, enter Switzerland while on a forestWeiterlesen
And back in France
19. Juli 2022 in der Schweiz ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Seems the borders do some strange things. Find ourselves back in France as we travel along the southern side of lake Geneva Busy roads and limited signs made for stressful riding. Arrive at the end ofWeiterlesen
Into the Swiss valleys
20. Juli 2022 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
After a rainy night with quite the lightening show, had a slow start to dry off. Beautiful path along the sooty Rhône with the wind at our back. This is what cycling is all about. Make a turn intoWeiterlesen
An “easy day”
21. Juli 2022 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
In preparation for the upcoming mountains have an easy day to position us further up the valley the views are stunning as the clouds clear.
Bike hike?
22. Juli 2022 in der Schweiz ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
While a low mileage day, more than 3000 ft of elevation awaited us. Though we started out on the busy road, we quickly decided to venture off and stick with the cycle path although it would add moreWeiterlesen
Rest day
23. Juli 2022 in der Schweiz ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
A soaked tent and tired bodies convinced us to wait a day before climbing the Furka pass. Wandered around avoiding a few rain drops. ‘Festival’ in town serving raclette made for a nice dinner
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Furka pass
24. Juli 2022 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
A chilly and bright blue morning for out climb to almost 8000 ft. Switchbacks started as soon as we left town. Tough climb but took it one switchback at a time. The Rhône glacier ended our journey toWeiterlesen
Clytie RimbergJesus. Gives me vertigo. But beautiful pics. Your thighs will not fit in any pants by the time you return
A real hike
25. Juli 2022 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
As we were delayed in andermatt awaiting our train we spent the day enjoying a hike up the valley. The rain of the night before cleared and it was a brilliant blue sky day.
Effortlessly on to Austria
26. Juli 2022 in Österreich ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Switzerland is beautiful, expensive and mountainous- thus we are moving along. Four trains will get us to Innsbruck. Beautiful scenery and very tight connections but we make it to Innsbruck youthWeiterlesen
Straight up to cruise down the valley
27. Juli 2022 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Innsbruck is in a valley requiring one to go up to leave. And up we went. A lot! Picked up our next trail - Munchen-Venezia which was well marked. Finally summited and after lunch by a tiny lake ,Weiterlesen
Climbing back up towards Austria
28. Juli 2022 in Italien ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
After a nice breakfast climbed back out of the valley. Back to vineyards as well. Random castles and very large snail slugs keeps me amused. Path remains lovely as we head east. Skies start to getWeiterlesen
More down than up
29. Juli 2022 in Österreich ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
For perhaps the first time we had more descending than ascending. Day one along the Drau river trail had us cruising alongside the towering Dolomites, with small towns dotting the hillsides. ManyWeiterlesen
