Home to Portsmouth
20 de mayo de 2017, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
I hoped to meet fellow cycle tourists on this trip but not as soon as meeting Pete (on his way to Spain ) on Steeton station. Virgin staff helpful for journey to London.
Someone in South West trainsLeer más
St Malo to Fougeres
21 de mayo de 2017, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Dry, sunny and warm although caught in a headwind all day. It took an hour to lose all the other cyclists from the ferry.
Dipped the wheels in the sea after struggling down the beach - the tide wasLeer más
Down to the Loire
22 de mayo de 2017, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Hot - 32 degrees this pm.
Met Richard on his ICE trike. He's been adjusting his holiday plans after an unexpectedly hilly and wet first week. On his recommendation I had a four course lunch withLeer más
Along the Loire to Fontevraud L'Abbeye
23 de mayo de 2017, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The Loire last night by the campsite.
Fellow campers are also cycling to Nice, heavily laden. Target 60 km a day.
Refreshments at a Petanque competition.
Lunch was a tasting menu in a cave (homeLeer más
South to Lusignan
24 de mayo de 2017, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
If every day could be like this...
Stayed last night at a B&B; how far could I get on a bread and croissant breakfast?
Thanks to a kindly breeze, my average speed was 13mph for the day. DelightfulLeer más
South to Rochechouart
25 de mayo de 2017, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Ascension Day - a 'jour de fete' -so only a few businesses open and just in the morning.
Countless fields of poppies.
Curious Limousin cattle.
Man struggling to fit plants on his Harley Davidson.Leer más
South to Brantome
26 de mayo de 2017, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
A leisurely start due to a "short" day. Visit to Rochechouart chateau with an exhibition of contemporary art. This mixed in with 16th century frescos and beautiful wooden floors.
Classic 2cv inLeer más
South to Sarlat Le Caneda (Dordogne)
27 de mayo de 2017, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
The nightingale last night was as loud and insistent as a car alarm.
Early away at 7:15 to avoid the heat.
Straight into Periguex for breakfast 2 and to top up on fruit in the market. DelightfulLeer más
East to Figeac
28 de mayo de 2017, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Victory snatched from the jaws of defeat.
The original plan was to have a relaxing start and have a "short" day of 49 miles ending in Gramat. Slow progress due to missing a turning and getting aLeer más
East to Entraygues sur Truyere
29 de mayo de 2017, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Essential laundry chores first then a short day's ride to Entraygues. First section very steep. Refreshments courtesy of a Belgian gent who serves pots of tea to weary travellers - when he's aroundLeer más
Lots of cycling
30 de mayo de 2017, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Thunderstorms overnight. Only slightly damp this morning. Mainly following the Lot today.
Breakfast 1 in tent. Breakfast 2 in a cafe in Estaing. Coffee break and lunch purchase in Lassouts. VeryLeer más
A day on the Mende
31 de mayo de 2017, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Calculated at breakfast that I could afford to take a day off and still keep on schedule.
A walk up the causse for the views and the exercise, picnic lunch and another stroll around town pm. ALeer más
Descent into Valley-Pont D'arc
1 de junio de 2017, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Two passes conquered. The first hit the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. High pasture at over 1100 metres.
The second hit the entry into the Ardeche.
Long descents totallingLeer más
Chateauneuf du Pape etc
3 de junio de 2017, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
First the Ardeche gorge, with lots of climbs between combes and cols. Eagles ? spotted.
Then a flattish afternoon ride into Cote du Rhone territory and the Vaucluse.
Passed the Melox plant whereLeer más
Assault on Sault
3 de junio de 2017, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Until yesterday afternoon drivers had in the majority been considerate but suddenly, below Orange, it changed: they passed close and fast. Today, after 20 km or so they switched back to considerateLeer más
The world is lavender
4 de junio de 2017, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Blue skies after last night's thunderstorms. A couple on the campsite are travelling in miniature vintage cars made from wood. But they are pedal powered - amazing handiwork and dedication.
AllLeer más
High plains drifter
5 de junio de 2017, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Early start in order to tackle the hilliest stage so far. 1300 metres of ascent with no access to water along the Gorge du Verdon. Looking up at the road twisting above me and the gorge made me feelLeer más
Castellane to Vence ↗↘⤵
6 de junio de 2017, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Last night chatted with Oliver and Jutta who had me round for a glass of wine. Then met Bill from the US, a former travel book writer now full time cycle tourist. We went for a pizza together and alsoLeer más
Nice - day trip
7 de junio de 2017, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Hung around the port in Nice, observing the luxury yachts, some of which were for sale or hire.
Pre - booked "guests" leave their shoes on the Quay. Wow, I thought, this boat's asking price isLeer más
Vence and Nice
8 de junio de 2017, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Breakfast in Vence. Funeral underway, dress code - wear something black even with jeans.
Bus to Nice and lunch with Carole at a Lebanese restaurant.
Bus back, sitting opposite two English women oneLeer más
Nice - near the airport
9 de junio de 2017, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
With the window open I hear the regular roar of jet engines as planes take off opposite the hotel.
Free wheeled from the campsite to Cagnes sur Mer where a seafront cycle path leads to Nice; prettyLeer más




























































































