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- Day 71
- Saturday, September 9, 2023
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
IrelandArdnamanagh Point51°43’11” N 9°29’31” W
Sheeps Head penninsula
September 9, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Very foggy morning. Some lifting as we start to wind our way along the top. Big climb but gentle grade. Very eerie in the fog though it begins to lift as we rise above it. Cruise on down to the coast.Read more
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- Day 70
- Friday, September 8, 2023
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
- IrelandTragumna Bay51°30’8” N 9°15’57” W
Onto the Mizen peninsula
September 8, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Up and pack early. Coffee and breakfast by beach. Quick ride to skibereen to stock up on food. Nice roads deteriorate to steep ones. Lunch in park. Another beautiful day though locals complain ofRead more
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- Day 69
- Thursday, September 7, 2023
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 58 m
- IrelandArgideen Bridge51°39’41” N 8°59’8” W
Our first wild camp
September 7, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Beautiful morning and easy ride back to the EV1. Beautiful countryside. Visit stone circle and munch on blackberries. Come to little beach and opt to stay. Pub dinner and then somewhat stealthily setRead more
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- Day 68
- Wednesday, September 6, 2023
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 59 m
- IrelandArgideen Bridge51°39’41” N 8°59’6” W
Ireland and the Wild Atlantic way
September 6, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Morning arrival in Cork allowed for a full day of cycling along the cost and in the countryside. Came to the start of Wild Atlantic Way. Given our delayed arrival, we will only cover part of it. CameRead more
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- Day 67
- Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:05 PM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
FranceRoscoff Ferry Port48°43’15” N 3°57’48” W
To the ferry we go
September 5, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Last morning enjoying my coffe on the beach. Lovely warm morning. Say goodbye to our snail friends. Retrace our route a bit and make good time as have a bit of a tail wind. Stop along a beach forRead more
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- Day 66
- Monday, September 4, 2023
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- FrancePlage Sainte-Marguerite48°35’36” N 4°36’21” W
Exploring the coast
September 4, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Set off on bikes to explore our surroundings. Walk out to an island that is only accessible around low tide. And finally after 9 weeks of travel, make it into the ocean.
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- Day 65
- Sunday, September 3, 2023
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- FrancePlage Sainte-Marguerite48°35’39” N 4°36’19” W
A beach day of sorts
September 3, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Very odd weather day. Varied between clear and sunny and very heavy fog. Another beach with huge tides. Walk a bit, sit a bit. Surrounded by Germans with very big dogs.
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- Day 64
- Saturday, September 2, 2023
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- FrancePlage Sainte-Marguerite48°35’39” N 4°36’19” W
To the beach we go
September 2, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Given the delay in going back to Ireland, opt to park ourselves somewhere for 3 nights and explore from that home base. Opt for a small spot amongst the Abers (name for all the inlets we have ridingRead more
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- Day 63
- Friday, September 1, 2023 at 10:03 PM
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 35 m
- FrancePont de La Corde48°38’43” N 3°57’31” W
Up and around the inlets
September 1, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Late start but did enjoy the sunshine from our cabana. Different crops including artichokes and pumpkin. More low tides even along inner rivers.
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- Day 62
- Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 9:40 PM
- 🌧 18 °C
- Altitude: 15 m
- FranceLe Varcq48°40’52” N 3°39’19” W
Sunshine surprise
August 31, 2023 in France ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
After hearing ourselves up for a nasty weather day it turned out quite nice after morning drizzle. Found ourselves again amongst a large market. Opt for a shorter day and a tiny little cabana. And dueRead more
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- Day 61
- Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 5:53 PM
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- FranceÎle du Bivic48°49’5” N 3°32’16” W
Watching the tide come in
August 30, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Took a true rest day and spent it walking on the beach and watching the tide come in. Huge tide because of full moon so at low tide was walking really far out. Picitures to follow.
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- Day 60
- Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- FranceÎle du Bivic48°49’5” N 3°32’16” W
Further west
August 29, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Grey day but nice riding. Rode mostly inland though crossed a number of inlets as the coastline is quite jagged.
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- Day 59
- Monday, August 28, 2023
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 50 m
- FrancePointe Kermor48°45’46” N 2°59’40” W
Laundry day
August 28, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Opt to deal with disgusting clothes. Handily stores have industrial size machines on their parking lot. Finish that up and tide up cape. Nice views of archepeligo. Big ice cream cones for a lateRead more
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- Day 58
- Sunday, August 27, 2023
- 🌬 18 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- FranceBaie de Poulafret48°46’34” N 3°1’43” W
Slow Sunday
August 27, 2023 in France ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
Morning blue sky quickly turned to sprinkles. Right before we had almost dried everything out. As it is Sunday being mindful of getting food before stores close. Putz around but get what we need.Read more
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- Day 57
- Saturday, August 26, 2023
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 97 m
- FrancePordic48°34’2” N 2°48’16” W
Avoiding thunderstorms
August 26, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Threats of thunderstorms kept us moving relatively quickly. Come upon very large market. Skies go quickly from clear to cloudy. Make it to campground without getting too wet.
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- Day 56
- Friday, August 25, 2023
- ☁️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 39 m
- FrancePointe des Châtelets48°39’0” N 2°23’7” W
Amongst cliffs
August 25, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Meandering our way along the coastline. Many inlets mean very indirect paths. Camp along a beach and ride to cape frehul. Windy but beautiful views.
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- Day 55
- Thursday, August 24, 2023
- ☁️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 30 m
- FranceSaint-Suliac48°34’10” N 1°58’4” W
Hiking along the coast
August 24, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Opt to stay over to explore the town and surroundings. Beautiful stone throughout the old town. Hike along the coast and up into the hillside. Weather cooperates which is always appreciated.
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- Day 54
- Wednesday, August 23, 2023
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 37 m
- FranceSaint-Suliac48°34’9” N 1°58’4” W
Along the coast to Saint Malo
August 23, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Lovely morning ride along the coast. Many stands advertising fresh mussels and oysters. Opt for pastries. Country roads up a bit onto a plateau. Plummet back down to beautiful beach. Not quite warmRead more
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- Day 53
- Tuesday, August 22, 2023
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 25 m
- FranceBeauvoir48°35’22” N 1°31’52” W
Navigating the crowds
August 22, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Get our version of an early start to ride back to Mont St Michel before the crowds arrive. Only moderately successful. Lots of
People climbing the steep steps to the abbey. Walk all around thoughRead more
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- Day 52
- Monday, August 21, 2023
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 33 m
- FranceBeauvoir48°35’24” N 1°31’50” W
Onto Mont St Michel
August 21, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Beautiful morning as we set off on a relatively short ride. Easy riding along same track. Mont St Michel appears as we make a turn. Ride along the marshes to get good views. Explore a bit but saveRead more
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- Day 51
- Sunday, August 20, 2023
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 66 m
- FranceLa Rivière48°35’4” N 1°4’52” W
Sunday ride along the railroad
August 20, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Fabulous riding along a converted railroad. Subtle grade allowed us to go up quite a bit, barely noticing it. Pastries at the top! Divert to see a lovely waterfall. Arrive relatively early at ourRead more
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- Day 50
- Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 7:19 PM
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 172 m
- FranceLes Monts48°49’36” N 0°52’51” W
Along the Vire
August 19, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Beautiful day with our ride mostly along the Vire river. Flatlands give way to rolling countryside.
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- Day 49
- Friday, August 18, 2023
- ☁️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 92 m
- FranceLe Hutrel49°6’2” N 1°5’3” W
Summer returns
August 18, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
A very humid day! Finally I am hot. Ride through marshlands (on paths) and amongst farmland. Continue our fruitless search for gas and new panniers. Ride along a lovely canal. End in St. lo and a warmRead more
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- Day 48
- Thursday, August 17, 2023
- Altitude: 52 m
- FranceLa Haye-du-Puits49°17’16” N 1°32’22” W
Along the EV4
August 17, 2023 in France
Easy riding along the velomaritme although we have moved inland for now. Nice secluded paths. Dry day but ends in lots of rain and thunderstorm. At least it’s a warm rain
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- Day 47
- Wednesday, August 16, 2023
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 143 m
- FranceTollevast49°35’1” N 1°36’20” W
Castles to Chateaus
August 16, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Spent most of the day sailing. Arrived to sunnyish skies and set off for a short ride to campground. Came upon an unexpected chateau and garden.