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; prettyLäs mer
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; prettyLäs mer
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 oneLäs mer
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 isLäs mer
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 alsoLäs mer
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 feelLäs mer
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.
AllLäs mer
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 considerateLäs mer
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 whereLäs mer
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 totallingLäs mer