EnglandPortsmouthLandportPortsmouth Ferry Port50°48’42” N 1°5’47” W
May 20, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 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 trainsRead more
FranceBrittanyFougères48°21’3” N 1°11’46” W May 21, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 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 wasRead more
FrancePays de la LoireChalonnes-sur-LoireLouet47°21’4” N 0°44’52” W
May 22, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 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 withRead more
FrancePays de la LoireFontevraud-l'Abbaye47°11’31” N 0°3’0” E
May 23, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 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 (homeRead more
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineLusignan46°26’9” N 0°7’23” E
May 24, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 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. DelightfulRead more
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineRochechouartVayres45°48’51” N 0°49’7” E
May 25, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 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.Read more
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineBrantôme45°21’39” N 0°39’37” E
May 26, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 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 inRead more
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineSarlat-la-Canéda44°53’36” N 1°13’40” E May 27, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 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. DelightfulRead more
FranceOccitaniaFigeac44°36’37” N 2°3’0” E
May 28, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 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 aRead more
FranceOccitaniaTruyère44°38’31” N 2°33’49” E May 29, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 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 aroundRead more
